Cold Lake chosen as 2026 Oil Country community

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Cold Lake was announced Thursday as this year’s Oil Country community.

The northern Alberta city will host Oilers alumni, Hunter the Lynx, and others from the Edmonton Oilers organization in March, starting with a ceremony on the 24th.

Cold Lake will also be recognized at the Oilers’ March 28 home game.

“Cold Lake is tremendously honoured,” Cold Lake Mayor Bob Mattice said in a press release.

“We have a large and enthusiastic Oilers fan base, and this celebration will allow our residents to enjoy exciting Oilers hockey while building community spirit in Cold Lake.”

This is the fourth year of the Celebrating Oil Country program, which also consists of funding and other support for local minor hockey development.