About the Chamber

About Us

We believe a strong local economy starts with a well-connected business community.


Through advocacy work, membership programs, and business initiatives, the Cold Lake Chamber
of Commerce promotes the work of Lakeland entrepreneurs.

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We're here to lead, empower, and sustain Cold Lake’s business community.

The Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce is a pillar of the Lakeland region. By supporting local business, we strengthen our community and encourage the growth of the local economy. 

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We are an advocacy agency first.

Without our membership program, there would be no advocacy work. Without advocacy, there would be no championing of issues affecting Lakeland businesses.

By offering our membership program and events, we can carry out advocacy work and better serve our members.

The Cold Lake Chamber works to grow strong relationships with all levels of government to strengthen the voice of local business owners.

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Professional. Supportive. Progressive.

At Cold Lake Chamber, we work to impact business development in Northeastern Alberta. 


Our work is professional, our approach is supportive, and our ideas are progressive. 
We exist for our members–without them, there wouldn’t be a Chamber.

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Cold Lake Chamber Team

Our dedicated team of staff, directors, and volunteers are here for you and your business. 

We work to bring our regional community together. Every interaction with a member, potential member, partner, or stakeholder is done to strengthen our business sector.

Sherri Buckle
Sherri Buckle

Executive Director

Executive Director, Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce

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Nicole Groulx

Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant, Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce

Jason
Jason Desaulniers

Exclusive Chambers Plan Advisor

Owner, BP Group Solutions

Cold Lake Chamber Board of Directors

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Ryan Lefebvre

President

Coldwell Banker Lifestyle

Joanne Roch
Joanne Roch

Vice President

Royal Lepage Northern Lights Realty Ltd. REALTOR®

Bob Buckle
Bob Buckle

Director

Buckle Developments

Sherine
Sherine Leiper

Director

Cold Lake Brewing & Distilling

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Ray Cowell

Director

Wicked Watersport Rentals,

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Spencer Ferguson

Director

KIA Cold Lake

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Pamela Leniuk

Director

Lake City Insurance

Kelli Wispinski
Kelli Wispinski

Director

K3 Promotions

Paul McWilliams
Paul McWilliams

Director

Lakeland Credit Union

Ashley
Ashley Templeton

Director

The Casual Canoe Bourbon & Craft Kitchen

Ben
Ben Fadeyiw

Past President

Budget Blinds of North Eastern AB Ltd.

Our History

The City of Cold Lake and the Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce has a rich history, from Indigenous First Nations and Métis residents, to the settlers and their families who made their lives in northeast Alberta.

1920-30's

Legacy

Originally called the Cold Lake Board of Trade, the organization was an amalgamation of the Cold Lake and Grand Centre business communities. The Board of Trade’s legacy was a desire to build a strong economy across northeastern Alberta.

1939-45

Disbanded

The Cold Lake Board of Trade disbanded during World War II to focus on the war effort.

1945

Revival

At the end of war in 1945, the Cold Lake Board of Trade was revived. Under President Bill McGillivray, it served as a WW2 revival post.

1956

First President & AGM

In 1954, the Cold Lake Board of Trade named its first President, Don Forseth. Two years later, it held its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) in 1956.

1977

Amalgamation

The Cold Lake and Grand Centre Chambers amalgamated to form the Grand Centre and District Chamber of Commerce.

1997

Name Change

In 1997, the Grand Centre and District Chamber of Commerce went through a final name change to become the Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce. The name change was in preparation of the amalgamation of the towns of Cold Lake and Grand Centre which happened the following year in 1998.

1920-30's

Legacy

Originally called the Cold Lake Board of Trade, the organization was an amalgamation of the Cold Lake and Grand Centre business communities. The Board of Trade’s legacy was a desire to build a strong economy across northeastern Alberta.

1939-45

Disbanded

The Cold Lake Board of Trade disbanded during World War II to focus on the war effort.

1945

Revival

At the end of war in 1945, the Cold Lake Board of Trade was revived. Under President Bill McGillivray, it served as a WW2 revival post.

1956

First President & AGM

In 1954, the Cold Lake Board of Trade named its first President, Don Forseth. Two years later, it held its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) in 1956.

1977

Amalgamation

The Cold Lake and Grand Centre Chambers amalgamated to form the Grand Centre and District Chamber of Commerce.

1997

Name Change

In 1997, the Grand Centre and District Chamber of Commerce went through a final name change to become the Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce. The name change was in preparation of the amalgamation of the towns of Cold Lake and Grand Centre which happened the following year in 1998.

Want to build your business in Alberta?

Join one of the most the most well-connected chambers in the province.

The Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce is looking for entrepreneurs, non-profits, organizations, and community leaders to join us. Become part of the larger business sector in Cold Lake.

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Want to build your business in Alberta?

Join one of the most the most well-connected chambers in the province.

The Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce is looking for entrepreneurs, non-profits, organizations, and community leaders to join us. Become part of the larger business sector in Cold Lake.