Cold Lake, Alberta experiences rising crime, homelessness, and addiction issues, affecting fast-food drive-thrus, businesses, and encampment fires.

Cold Lake, Alberta faces escalating crime, homelessness, and addiction issues. Drivers are targeted at fast-food drive-thrus, businesses lock their doors during daytime hours, and makeshift homes are found in storm sewers. Over 20 fires in 2023 were set by people seeking warmth in encampments. The local Ramada hotel has taken action by building a fence, locking doors at night, and increasing security measures.

July 20, 2024
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