For National Public Works Week, many provinces, cities/towns, and municipalities from across North America come together to celebrate with official government proclamations and resolutions in honor of the contribution public works makes to their communities: in planning, building, managing, and operating the heart of our local communities and in advancing the quality of life.

May 17-23, 2026

2026 NPWW

This year's theme “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community” acknowledges that the roots of service run deep in public works. It’s what has propelled public works innovations that have helped our communities evolve into places where people can lead lives of purpose and possibility. Some work—like building roads and bridges—is highly visible, while other public works contributions—like maintaining water and sewer systems—are sometimes hidden from view. Together, these efforts form the foundation of thriving communities, reminding us that every project, seen or unseen, powers the connection between service and the people it supports.

Snow Mountain Contest

It has been a record year for snow fall in Cold Lake this year, and snow mountain is higher than ever! But if you want to wager a guess when this massive hill of snow will melt this summer, you could win. Fill out our form and submit your best guess on the official melt date of Snow Mountain you could have the choice of the following prizes:

6-month Energy Centre Membership
1-year climbing wall Membership
Golfing for 4 with power carts at the Cold Lake Golf & Winter Club

Entries accepted until 4:00PM on Saturday, May 23.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER

National Public Works Week Events

May 15, 2026

Flag Raising

Celebrate the kick off to National Public Works Week by coming out for the official flag raising at City Hall. The event starts at 11:00AM.

All Week

Community Clean Up

Spring is finally here and the City of Cold Lake needs your help with its spring clean up. During National Pubilc Works Week, residents are encouraged to lend a hand and clean up your neighbourhood, local park or any area of the City that is special to you! Register with Public Works before May 15. The City can also provide garbage bags and gloves to help you get started.

May 16 - June 16

Compost Days

To help you get your spring gardening started, the City will once again be offering free compost material, available for pick up at the Cold Lake Regional Transfer Station. The first 100kg are available for free, with loads above 100 kg available for $10/kg (minimum charge of $50).

Please ensure you bring your own shovel, containers for the the compost, or appropriate bags for the load. Compost is available while quantities last.

May 19, 2026

Water Treatment Plant Tours

If you have ever been curious how your drinking water makes its way from Cold Lake to your tap, find out by attending our Water Treatment Plant tour on May 19. From 8:00AM to 3:00PM, learn about all the science and engineering that goes into creating some of the cleanest drinking water around!

Please contact the Public Works shop at 780-594-4496 to register.

May 21, 2026

Public Works Open house

Come join the City's Public Work's department and see how the hardest working employees in Cold Lake keep our City running from day to day. Talk to our workers and get a hands-on view of the equipment they use every day at the Cold Lake Public Works shop.

The BBQ will be fired up from 11:00AM - 2:00PM with hotdogs available (while supplies last) in exchange for a monetary donation to the Cold Lake Food Bank.

Walk-ins are welcome but for a larger group tour, please call Public Works at 780-594-4496.

May 23, 2026

Toxic Round-Up

If you are doing some spring cleaning and have some unwanted electronics, paint, chemicals or other non-traditional household waste you need to dispose of, we can help!

Bring all of your hazardous waste to the Cold Lake Public Works Shop and staff will be on hand to assist you with disposal. If you are unable to make it on May 23, you can drop off your waste at our Transfer Station's Waste Management Facility year round.