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Cold Lake Marina This Page Updated On: 12 Apr 11 Marina Users Society Over the past few months The Cold Lake Marina Users Society has been working with the City to improve the level of service that will be provided to the boating public at the Cold Lake Marina this summer. It appears that some progress is being made. Some of the changes that can be expected are listed below. There are still no services for day boaters other than fuel and the boat launch. Lakeside Marine and Off-Road Fortunately Lakeside Marine and Off-Road on the left of the main highway at the top of the hill as you enter Cold Lake North is a full service repair facility with a wide selection of boating products and a selection of fishing tackle, supplies and bait tailored to Cold Lake fishing. Security The addition of security cameras, new gates to the docks with swipe card access, swipe card access to the berth holder's shower rooms, increased staff vigilance, enhanced lighting and a security guard should all be in place for the coming season. Fuel Repairs/upgrades to the fuel storage tank, lines and pump have been completed. A second hose has been added which allows two boats to fill-up at once and you can pay at the pump. These improvements to this service by the City of Cold Lake have certainly made the chore of fuelling your vessel simple, fast and efficient. Marina Store On 13 April 2009 the marina store operated by Hook, Line and Sinker closed for business. This valuable service to the boating public has been lost and will not be replaced. Cap'n Ronn strongly advises that if you plan to do any fishing or boating on Cold Lake you bring everything you need with you to the Marina when you launch. Alberta Sport Fishing Licences Alberta Sport Fishing Licences are not available at the Marina and the nearest place you can purchase a licence will be a 20 minute round-trip away at either Canadian Tire or "On The Run" at the Esso station in Cold Lake South. The City plans to have a computer terminal available for the on-line purchase of fishing licences, but it will only be available when the office is staffed and you will need a credit card to use it. Other Things No Longer Available The following is a list of some of the other items that are so important to an enjoyable day on the water that will no longer be available at the Marina: Fishing Tackle Bait Marine products such as oil, lubricants, bolts, screws, minor boat repair parts. Motor boat rentals Cafe The cafe which replaced the tackle shop is open for business. The expected congestion around the Marina building and lack of parking for boaters was very evident last summer and no improvement is expected in the future as the City is unwilling to discuss designated parking for Marina berth holders. Cap'n Ronn will keep an eye on developments and will update this page as information becomes available.
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