Cold Lake, Alta., grapples with labour needs, affordability ahead of Alberta election

Cold Lake, Alta., grapples with labour needs, affordability ahead of Alberta election


Canada

Cold Lake, Alta., is on the brink of an economic boom, and with thousands of people expected to move to the area in the coming years for jobs, leaving the housing market in a tight spot. Paired with inflation and critical infrastructure needs, affordability policies have become top-of-mind heading into Alberta’s provincial election on Monday. Heather Yourex-West reports.