Episodes
Thursday May 19, 2022
[Pod]Casting in Cold Lake Episode 19
Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
Mayor Craig Copeland, CAO Kevin Nagoya and General Manager of Corporate Services Kristy Isert talk about Kristy's role with the city / The City's audited financial statements / Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) / Where the PILT file stands / The effect that the PILT dispute has on the city's financial statements / The ongoing municipal census / Why council chose to do a census / Why the city is asking residents about access to health care as part of the census /
Monday Dec 13, 2021
[Pod]Casting in Cold Lake Episode 18
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Mayor Craig Copeland and CAO Kevin Nagoya talk about Council orientation / A busy start to snow removal / Council's Strategic Priorities / Policing and the justice system / The possibility of a future aquatic facility / The budget process / An economic outlook for the community / Upcoming events / Hockey season in Cold Lake.
Friday Oct 29, 2021
[Pod]Casting in Cold Lake Episode 17
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Mayor Craig Copeland and CAO Kevin Nagoya talk about the municipal election / Orientation for the new council / The types of decisions the new council may face / Why council attends conferences / Possible future podcasts / Thank you to the former councillors.
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
[Pod]Casting in Cold Lake Episode 16
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Mayor Craig Copeland, CAO Kevin Nagoya and Returning Officer Kristy Isert talk about the upcoming municipal election / The nomination process and requirements for potential candidates / Rules for advertising and election signs / Election debates and forums / Advanced polling dates, polling stations and special ballots / Orientation and training sessions for Council members / The learning curve, time commitment and what to expect as a new member of City Council.
Monday Nov 30, 2020
[Pod]Casting in Cold Lake Episode 15
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Mayor Craig Copeland and CAO Kevin Nagoya take a deep dive into the City of Cold Lake's 2021 Budget, both from the operating and capital side, discussing most of the projects for 2021.
Monday Oct 26, 2020
[Pod]Casting in Cold Lake - Episode 14
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Mayor Craig Copeland and CAO Kevin Nagoya talk about: The increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the region, trick-or-treating, Remembrance Day and the Santa Claus parade. (What's going ahead this year and what's on hold due to COVID?) Plus, preparing for the upcoming operating budget / New lighting being installed along highway 28 / Upgrades to both City cemeteries / Federal funding to improve and re-surface the Millinnium Trail / The dredging pilot program at the marina / and remembering Cold Lake Sun reporter Dan Brisebois.
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
[Pod]Casting in Cold Lake Episode 13
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Mayor Craig Copeland, CAO Kevin Nagoya and Councillor Kirk “Rambo” Soroka talk about: Why Councillor Soroka got into politics / How Councillor Soroka got the name Rambo / Becoming a soldier, paratrooper, sniper, and F-18 pilot / The CLAWR as a national strategic asset / The future fighter program and what it could mean for the local economy / The City’s opposition to the federal gun ban and proposed gun-buy-back program
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
[Pod]casting in Cold Lake Episode 12
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Mayor Craig Copeland, CAO Kevin Nagoya and Councillor Jurgen Grau talk about: Why Councillor Grau got into politics / Music festivals in Cold Lake / The Municipal District of Bonnyville's ski hill / A friendly regional fireworks challenge / Tourism, advertizing, and recreation / The mountain bike park / The encroachment open house / The Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club / and more...
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
[Pod]casting in Cold Lake Episode 11
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Mayor Craig Copeland and CAO Kevin Nagoya talk about: The City getting ready for winter sports / A visit from the Premier of Alberta / ID 349 aka the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range / Aerospace and Economic Development / Doctors’ pay and the Rural, Remote, Northern Program / The Federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes / A busy year on the water / Jeremy’s 14.5 pound walleye / The growing popularity of the mountain bike park
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
[Pod]casting in Cold Lake Episode 10
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Mayor Craig Copeland and CAO Kevin Nagoya talk about: The City’s response to COVID-19 / Plans for the future: the Cold Lake Marina and Lakeshore Drive redevelopment / The local economy and support for our local businesses / Stage 2 relaunch / The Cold Lake Fiber Optic Backbone project / The tax rate bylaw and an explanation of how Cold Lake sets its tax rate / What does an average tax increase or decrease mean / The Fischer Storm Water Management Pond project and the future of development in Cold Lake South / The potential future of the North Arena.