Cold Lake First Nations acts on stray dog concerns under animal control bylaw

By Chantel Downes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeland This Week In a May 26 notice to members, Cold Lake First Nations said enforcement of the Cold Lake First Nations Animal Control Bylaw would begin June 1 in response to public safety concerns involving uncontrolled dogs throughout the community. The bylaw permits a maximum of four domestic animals per dwelling and requires dogs to remain under the owner’s control at all times. “The issue of stray dogs has been a concern for Cold Lake First Nations for some time. More recently, a small number of dogs were the subject of repeated c…