County News
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 | Volume 9
City of Lacombe, Lacombe County sign What’s Inside
historic joint agreement 2-3 Municipal Election Information
The City of Lacombe and Lacombe Agreement - details how the Lacombe County Commissioner 4 Safety First County today celebrated a historic shares of the project will be paid Terry Hager. “The shared vision of 5 Rural Crime Watch milestone with the signing of two and how construction will move extending services to the west side of significant joint agreements, which forward. Lacombe and QEII will provide long 7 School Board Election Info lead the way for the servicing and term benefits to our communities.” future development of lands near the In addition to these agreements, 8-11 Agriculture interchange of Queen Elizabeth II the City and County also created a “When completed, the joint economic Highway (QE II) and Highway 12 at Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) area will open the doors for long- 12 Environment the western edge of Lacombe. with the North Red Deer River Water term economic development, which Services Commission. The MOA will will help diversify and strengthen 13 Planning & Development FAQs “The agreements we are signing ensure that the necessary County the region’s economy,” said City 14-15 Development Activity today mark a significant step forward, water allocation will flow through the of Lacombe Chief Administrative and should be regarded as a historic City’s infrastructure to the Lacombe Officer Dion Pollard. “Subject to final 16 Ellis Bird Farm Update moment for our two communities,” West Area, without affecting the City’s adoption of the project borrowing said Lacombe County Reeve Paula water allocation. bylaw, development of the Lacombe 17 Lacombe Regional Tourism Law. “We are honoured to stand West Area will kick off later this fall here with the City of Lacombe to “This project highlights how rural with the creation of detailed designs 18-19 Notices set in motion the development of and urban municipalities can for the water and sewer systems, the Lacombe West Area Servicing work together in providing new and construction of these systems is 21 Council Highlights Project, which will provide for future opportunities that will benefit all anticipated in spring 2018.” 26-27 Events Around the County growth and development in both our communities, and strengthen Lacombe County and the City of our partnership with the City,” said Continued on Page 2 Lacombe.” www.lacombecounty.com “We would not be where we are today without the strong relationship between the City of Lacombe and Lacombe County,” said City of Lacombe Mayor Steve Christie. “We are honoured to be a part of a great partnership that has led to many great things for the region, and we will continue to work together to ensure that growth and development along our borders is beneficial to both municipalities.”
The signing is in response to a Joint Publication Mail Agreement No 0040025170 Economic Area Agreement signed Return undeliverable items to: between the City of Lacombe and Lacombe County Lacombe County in 2007, and RR3, Lacombe, AB T4L 2N3 includes two important documents: • Joint Economic Area Servicing Agreement - details how services will be provided and the costs associated with them. City of Lacombe Mayor Steve Christie and Lacombe County Reeve Paula Law • Capital Project Contribution signing two significant joint agreements.
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City of Lacombe Mayor Steve Christie and Lacombe County Reeve Paula Law mark this historic occasion between the two municipalities with recognition certificates. 4 2 For the City of Lacombe, the West Area Servicing project will facilitate the 7 6 5 development of the Midway Centre Outline Plan – which includes major commercial development, along with a high-density 3 1 residential and trail system development, on the QE II corridor that will provide diverse employment opportunities and promote both new and existing business in the city.
For Lacombe County, the servicing will lead to the creation of 258 hectares of serviced land on the west side of QEII. The County’s long-range planning also includes an Official Candidate List for Lacombe County Council additional 212 serviced hectares for future use. Because this is a phased development Division 1 Candidates Division 5 Candidates plan, the County will not move ahead with John Ireland Denise Sumner west servicing until the pipes are in place Rod McDermand X Ken Wigmore X under the QEII. Division 2 Candidates Division 6 Candidates The West Area Servicing Project, which Brenda Knight - ACCLAIMED Keith Stephenson X includes a $3.5 million intersection upgrade Robert Szasz of 76 Street and Highway 12, is expected Division 3 Candidates to cost $15,175,600. The cost of the water Barb Shepherd - ACCLAIMED Division 7 Candidates and wastewater portion of the project will Dana Kreil - ACCLAIMED be funded primarily through off-site levies, Division 4 Candidates and the proposed funding for the project as Paula Law - ACCLAIMED X – Denotes Incumbent follows: • $3,988,000 in long-term City debt funded from future developer off-site levies • $5,834,400 in Lacombe County Therefore notice is hereby given that an election funding from developer and property owner off-site levies • $520,000 from City’s Water and will be held for the filling of the following offices: Wastewater Capital Reserves Office Number of Electoral Division • $2,631,000 in taxpayer supported debt Vacancies Number for the intersection upgrades COUNTY COUNCILLOR 1 Division 1 • $2,202,200 from developer off-site and COUNTY COUNCILLOR 1 Division 5 existing off-site levy reserves COUNTY COUNCILLOR 1 Division 6
2 September September 27, 27, 2017 2017 - CountyCounty NewsNews Candidate Information Guide ELECTION 2017
Your Voice Your Vote Requirements for ADVANCE VOTE Voter Identification
Advance voting will take place on: In order to vote you must produce identification for inspection. The identification must be: Lacombe CountyMONDAY, Election OCTOBER 2, 2017 BETWEEN THE HOURS (a) one piece of photo identification with name OF 2 PM AND 8 PM and address issued by a Canadian government October 16, 2017 whether federal, provincial, local, or an agency The advance voting stations will be located at: of that government, that contains a photograph of the elector and his or her name and current ADVANCE VOTING FOR DIVISIONS 1, 5 AND 6 address, or CAN BE DONE AT ANY OF THESE STATIONS (b) one piece of identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer under the Election Act ALIX COMMUNITY HALL 5008 – 49 Avenue, Alix (Alberta) with name and address as required by section 53(1)(b)(i) of the Local Authorities LACOMBE COUNTY OFFICE Rural Address: 40403 RGE RD 27-4 Election Act. (Intersection of Highway 12 and Spruceville Road (RGE RD 27-4) 2.5 miles West of QEII Highway and Highway 12 overpass West of For a complete list of Voter Eligibility Lacombe) Identification Requirements please visit www. lacombecounty.com. RAINY CREEK HALL Rainy Creek Rd. and RGE RD 1-4 (NE 32-39-1-W5) ELECTION WORKERS
ELECTION DAY Lacombe County is currently hiring workers for election day throughout the County. Election Voting will take place on: day is Monday, October 16, 2017 polls are open between 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2017 BETWEEN THE HOURS Candidates with previous election experience OF 10 AM AND 8 PM will be given preference. Successful candidates are required to attend a ½ day training session Voting stations will be located at: at the County Office.
DIVISION 1 Alix Community Hall (5008 - 49 Avenue, Alix) Please send letters of interest to Haynes Hall (Haynes Rd.) (SE 4-39-24-W4) [email protected] no later than October 6, 2017. DIVISION 5 Gull Lake Hall (25 Lakeview Avenue, SV Gull Lake) Lincoln Hall (Sec. Hwy. 792, Lincoln Rd.) (NW 24- 41-28-W4) Blackfalds Community Hall (4810 Womacks Rd., For more information contact: Blackfalds) Michelle Eadie, Returning Officer DIVISION 6 Rainy Creek Hall (Rainy Creek Rd. and RGE RD Lacombe County 1-4) (NE 32-39-1-W4) [email protected] Forshee Hall (RGE RD 2-0) (NE 25-41-2-W4) (403) 782-6601 Blindman Valley Ag Centre (5202 – 51 Street, Bentley) 3 CountyCounty News News - September- August 18, 27, 2017 2017 SAFETY FIRST Back to School Safety Another school year is upon us, • Avoid U-turns and three- which means increased traffic point turns in school zones. around schools and on bus routes. Children can have a difficult Remember to have patience when time predicting these types of driving through school zones, and vehicle manoeuvres. try to leave yourself ample time • Give cyclists a wide berth. when going through. As the days A good rule of thumb is to grow shorter we all need to be allow one metre of minimum aware of our surroundings while clearance. driving, walking or cycling during • Shoulder check before open- In a fire, seconds count. Seconds can year. Conduct one at night and one dawn and dusk hours when visibility ing your vehicle door. mean the difference between residents of during the day with everyone in your is often at its lowest for drivers. If • Let kids off away from traffic. our community escaping safely from a fire home, and practice using different possible, remember to wear high- Usually, that is the passenger or having their lives end in tragedy. ways out. visibility clothing. side of the vehicle. That’s why this year’s Fire Prevention • Teach children how to escape on their • As our children return to Week theme: “Every Second Counts: Plan own in case you can’t help them. TIPS FOR DRIVERS school, we also wanted to 2 Ways Out!” is so important. It reinforces • Make sure the number of your home • Reduce your speed. Be more encourage parents to dress why everyone needs to have an escape is clearly marked and easy for the fire careful in residential areas their children in high vis- plan. Here’s this year’s key campaign department to find. where children are present. ibility clothing, especially messages: • Close doors behind you as you leave • Respect speed limits in with those who may walk to – this may slow the spread of smoke, school zones and playground school or to the school bus. • Draw a map of your home by using a heat, and fire. zones. with all members of your household, • Once you get outside, stay outside. • Stop for school buses TIPS FOR PARENTS marking two exits from each room and Never go back inside a burning displaying the flashing red Encourage your kids to: a path to the outside from each exit. building. lights and the extended stop • Avoid dressing in dark • Practice your home fire drill twice a arm. In most cases, traffic in colours such as black, navy both directions must stop for blue or all white. school buses. Do not con- • Wear bright coloured clothing tinue until the flashing lights or more than one colour to Every Second Counts: stop. stand out. • Obey crossing guards. • Wear reflective markings on ™ • Never overtake other ve- jackets or biking gear. Plan 2 Ways Out! hicles within a school zone • Use head lamps or bike Fire Prevention Week | Oct. 8-14, 2017 or within a half block of any lights while traveling at night. crosswalk. How fast does fire move? Very fast. You could have less than 2 minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm sounds.
7 steps to practicing your escape plan
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Draw a map of your Find two ways out of Make sure doors Choose an outside home. Include all every room. and windows are not meeting place in front doors and windows. blocked. of your home.
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Push Practice Get the test your drill outside TEST button to with to your sound the everyone meeting smoke in the place. alarm. home.
For more information about escape planning, visit: Click here to www.usfa.fema.gov and www.firepreventionweek.org. add image.
4 September September 27, 27, 2017 2017 - CountyCounty NewsNews SAFETY FIRST / RURAL CRIME WATCH
Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society AGM
Date: Thursday, OCTOBER 26, 2017 @ 7 p.m.
Location: Benalto Leisure Centre, Ag. Grounds
Elections will be held for the Executive and Directors of Lacombe County wants you to stay safe today and tomorrow. the Society.
BARCWS Partners in attendance: Sylvan Lake RCMP, You’re in farm country, share the road this Lacombe County Protective Services, and Red Deer County harvest season. Protective Services. BARCWS Membership: $25 for 5 years and RCMP clearance. For more info, please call: Dave More @ 403-746-3429 Fall Harvest Safety
www.lacombecounty.com ~ 403.782.6601 @LacombeCounty ~ /LacombeCounty Tips & Reminders It’s hard to believe, but summer has come and gone and September is almost here! For many in our area, that means fall harvest is quickly ap- proaching! Soon farmers will have a lot of work to do in a short amount of time. This means seasoned veterans, fresh newbies and everyone USE RESPECT – ASK FIRST SIGNS in-between will be on the road and in the fields grinding out their duties. Farmers are no stranger to long hours and tough working conditions. Use Respect – With that being said, we are bringing YOU, farmers and city folk, a few Ask First tips as a friendly reminder to stay safe this harvest season! These signs are available free for 1. Always wear your seat belt! Seat belts save lives. 2. Be vigilant. This applies to everyone – farmers in the field, on the landowners across Alberta. road hauling loads and motorists on the road. Be aware of your surroundings. If you see a slow moving vehicle, be prepared to slow down quickly. Also be watching for wildlife. With machines in the The signs include a space for field, wildlife is on the move which increases the likelihood of colli- sion. landowner’s contact information and/ 3. Don’t crowd slow moving machinery. 4. Don’t stand on grain that is being moved. Every year, people or conditions of the land. “drown” in grain carts and bins. In 2014, a whopping 71 confined- space accidents were reported. That’s 71 too many. 5. Keep children on the farm safe! If kids are working on the farm, assign kid age-appropriate duties. Watch them diligently and talk to These Signs are available at the Lacombe County office free of charge. them about the hazards of the farm. Also, watch for small children in the farm yard as machinery is coming and going. For more information on the Use Respect – Ask First program please contact: 6. Get your basic first aid / basic life support (BLS) certification. This is something EVERYONE can benefit from. The ultimate goal Dion Burlock Ken Kranrod is to minimize your risk and NOT have to use it, but if you’re ever in Agricultural Fieldman Alberta Conservation Association a situation your basic life support certification can be the difference [email protected] [email protected] between life and death. 403.782.8959 877.969.9091 7. Farmers, make yourself seen! 8. Grain Bins. Keep them locked when they’re not in use. Never enter a bin unless necessary. In this case use proper safety equipment (ladders, harnesses, face masks, etc.) Always have a helper nearby when entering grain bins. 9. Don’t wear loose clothing around equipment or work areas. 10. Outfit tractors and farm trucks with fire extinguishers and first aid kits. 11. Don’t text and drive.
5 CountyCounty News News - September- August 18, 27, 2017 2017 MIRROR CORNER
LACOMBE COUNTY INVITES APPLICATIONS
FROM THE PUBLIC AT LARGE FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING: 2017 Mirror Dog Tags A license is required for all dogs in Mirror as per the bylaw. SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD/ ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARD As of February 1st, the cost is $30 for an altered dog, and $50 for an unaltered dog. For more information please call Caitlin (403) 782-6601 The Lacombe County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board or visit www.lacombecounty.com (Hamlet of Mirror>Policies/Bylaws>Dog (SDAB), which is comprised of four members of the public-at-large Control) and one alternate member, is a quasi-judicial board that hears appeals from the decisions of the County’s Development Authority and Subdivision Authority. Friends of the Mirror Library Society: The library is open Wednesdays 1pm - 7pm. If you are interested The Lacombe County Assessment Review Board (ARB) is in the library, we invite you to join our Mirror Library Board. Your comprised of the SDAB members and hears and makes decisions interest and input are welcomed! on property assessment complaints. Members are required to successfully complete assessment review board training to maintain Mirror Fire Department their eligibility as qualified assessment review board members. eligibility as LARB and CARB members. Interested in becoming a member of the Mirror Fire Department? For further information please contact The SDAB/ARB will also hear appeals brought forward under the Lacombe County @ 403-782-8959. Weed Control Act as per Section 28(6) of the Act and Pest Control Act as per Section 14(5) of the Act. the Weed Control Act as per Section 28(6) of the Act. Mirror Centennial Ball Caps still available the Weed Control Act as per Section 28(6) of the Act. $20 each. Contact Fred, or any member of the Mirror Fire Dept. . Applicants should have an interest in 1) municipal planning and development, 2) property assessment, and 3) the Jolly Seniors administrative tribunal process Pancake breakfast every second Sunday from 9am-1pm . SDAB and ARB meetings are held as required . Appointments to these Boards are for the period of Booking Mirror Community Hall January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018. Call Lisa 403-788-3890 or cell 403-505-3894 Persons interested in applying for appointment to these Mirror Library Boards are invited to submit a resume providing details of Join us Wednesdays from 1pm to 7pm their qualifications and experience by October 2, 2017. Check out our new selection of books and movies, or access high- speed Wi-Fi Internet. Thanks to Lacombe County, you can now For further information, please contact. connect to the world at Mirror Public Library
Mirror Royal Canadian Legion Branch 189 - 5015 50th Avenue TERRY HAGER, CLGM Meat Draws Saturday at 4pm COUNTY COMMISSIONER General meetings second Sunday at 1pm (unless otherwise posted). LACOMBE COUNTY Mirror Skate Park Located across the street by community hall - Meetings occur the second Tuesday of month Mirror and District Museum PUBLIC NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL Meetings are on the first Monday of the month at 7pm. Call 403-788- 3828 for more information WORKS
For Rent Lacombe County would like to advise the public on the following projects. These projects Large room in Mirror Business Centre, for rent by month or day could result in detours for people travelling. Inclement weather could affect the projected Contact Jim Sturgeon 403-788-2380 completion dates. or Tasha Conway ATB 403-788-3001 • Road Construction: Twp Road 41-4 (Junction of Hwy 792 west 1 mile to Range Road 28-2). Project expected to start on Sept. 29, and be completed in mid-November. CN Rail crossing delays • Road Construction: Twp Road 40-2 (From the Junction of Range Road 1-2, running If you experience delays longer than 20 minutes at the Mirror rail 2.5 miles east to Range Road 28-4 (2 miles south of the Town of Bentley). Construction yard crossing you may phone CN Rail at 1-800-465-9239. Follow started on August 21, and is expected to be completed at the end of September. the prompts and be ready to provide details shown on the crossing • Bridge Construction: 1.5 miles North of Highway 12 on Range Road 24-1. This project signal mast to CN personnel. Transport Canada may be reached at started on August 21, and is expected to be completed in mid-October 1-888-463-0521. • Bridge Construction: Over Medicine River on Twp Road 392. Project started on July 20, and is expected to be completed in mid-October 6 September September 27, 27, 2017 2017 - CountyCounty NewsNews
NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTE and and REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTER IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTER IDENTIFICATION LOCAL AUTHORITIES ELECTION ACT (Sections 74 & 53)
Wolf Creek School Division No. 72 Local Jurisdiction: Wolf Creek School Division No. 72, Province of Alberta.
Notice is hereby given that an advance vote will be held for the filling of the following offices:
Office Number of Electoral Division Vacancies Number Office Number of Electoral Division Vacancies Number TRUSTEE 1 Ward 1 TRUSTEE 1 Ward 3 TRUSTEE 1 Ward 4 TRUSTEE 2 Ward 5 Advance voting will take place on: Monday, October 16th, 2017 between the hours of 10 AM and 8 PM.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2017 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 2 PM AND 8 PM
WARD 5 – – The advance voting stations for Lacombe County residents will be located at: – RAINY CREEK HALL Rainy Creek Rd. and RGE RD 1-4 (NE32-39-1-W5) – – LACOMBE COUNTY OFFICE Rural Address: 40403 RGE RD 27-4 (Intersection of Highway 12 and Spruceville Road (RGE RD 27-4) 2.5 miles West of QEII Highway and Highway 12 overpass West of Lacombe)
WARD 5 ALIX COMMUNITY HALL 5008 – 49 Avenue, Alix
The advance voting stations for Town of Eckville residents will be located at:
RAINY CREEK HALL Rainy Creek Rd. and RGE RD 1-4 (NE32-39-1-W5) WARD 4 –
The advance voting station for Ponoka County residents will be located at: WOLF CREEK SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 72 BOARD OFFICE 6000 Highway 2A, Ponoka WARD 1 The advance voting stations for Ponoka County, Division 5 residents will be on Tuesday, October 10 – between 10 am – 8 pm located at Last West Community Hall (SW33-42-4-W5) and Iola Community Hall (SE18-44-3-W5). WARD 4 Residents who reside in the towns, villages and cities with Lacombe County and Ponoka County will vote at those municipalities advance polls. In order to vote you must produce identification for inspection. The identification must be: (a) one – piece of photo identification with name and address issued by a Canadian government whether federal, provincial, local, or an agency of that government, that contains a photograph of the elector – and his or her name and current address, or (b) one piece of identification authorized by the Chief WARD 5 Electoral Officer under the Election Act (Alberta) with name and address as required by section – 53(1)(b)(i) of the Local Authorities Election Act. For a complete list of Voter Eligibility Identification Requirements please visit www.wolfcreek.ab.ca. WARD 1 – DATED at the Town of Ponoka in the Province of Alberta, this 22nd day of September, 2017.
Please contact the Returning Officer for WARD 1 more information – WARD 3 [email protected] – 403.783.3473
WARD 3
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St. MAIN construction Businesses are open
during construction.
Detours in effect September-October.
Please contact the Returning Officer for www.lacombe.ca/mainstreet more information [email protected] 403.783.3473
7 CountyCounty News News - September- August 18, 27, 2017 2017 Increase your Riparian IQ! Sign up for Weekend Course in Riparian Management – October 14-15, 2017
Are you a farmer, rancher, or acreage owner with a “riparian area” – that is, land that borders some sort of water feature? Perhaps you have a stream running through your property, a Tools small pond out back, or even just a wet spot in your crop- land. If you do, then the next question is: are you managing to build your your riparian areas to their full potential? On the weekend of October 14-15th, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) is partnering up with Cows & Fish and Lacombe County to deliver a mini-course cow herd that aims to show landowners how to maximize the benefits that their riparian areas provide both to their own opera- To register call the AG-Info Centre at 1-800-387-6030 tions and to the surrounding watershed. Examples of these benefits include improved water quality, moderation of floods and droughts, erosion reduction, wildlife habitat, forage This workshop will discuss how genetic and genomic tools can help identify superior animals production for livestock, recreational opportunities, and al- to develop a productive and profitable cow herd. With weather related challenges in recent years ternative enterprises that include timber, firewood, fruit, nuts, there is a huge variability in feed supply and quality; speakers will discuss potential health and mushrooms, and medicinal plants. nutrition related problems producers may face this winter and how to minimize difficulties during calving and breeding seasons. A local veterinarian will speak on local health issues and concerns. The course will begin with a brief background on riparian areas and their importance within the larger watershed, with Agenda May be subject to change Speakers focus on how riparian restoration can reduce flooding and 9:00 a.m. Registration droughts, improve water quality and reduce erosion. Par- 9:30 a.m. Welcome / introduction Local Forage Association ticipants will then get the chance to visit a riparian area in Lacombe County, where they will learn how to conduct a site 9:45 a.m. “My Herd and Me” Genetic tools for the commercial herd John Basarab assessment for determining riparian health and potential to 10:45 a.m. Break provide functions, goods, and services.
11:00 a.m. DSM - Vitamin requirements for cattle Brian Campbell Back in the class, participants will be given maps of their Noon Lunch own riparian areas and other tools to help define a vision for
1:15 p.m. Current feed issues in Alberta and upcoming challenges Barry Yaremcio their riparian area and a management plan for achieving this vision. AWES and Cows and Fish staff will support this exer- 2:15 p.m. Break cise through presentations on potential management practic- 3:15 p.m. Proper nutrition increases animal performance es that landowners may wish to consider (e.g. to provide op- Barry Yaremcio and reproductive efficiency portunities for sustainable grazing, fruit or timber production, wildlife habitat, etc.), and by providing one-on-one technical 3:50 p.m. Local Issues and concerns Local Veterinarian assistance and advice to each participating landowner or Registration family unit. The course will end with participants having the Pre-registration is required; includes lunch, and nutrition breaks opportunity to share their vision and management plan with other participants to receive further feedback and insight. Registration Fee: $30 Livestock Producers, $15 Students Registration deadline: 7 days prior to event and no refund after deadline In short, this course includes: • Two full days of instruction/active participation on ripar- To register call: The Ag-Info Centre 1-800-387-6030 or online at https://eservices.alberta.ca/??????? ian area assessment, restoration and management. This For more information Contact: Andrea Hanson at 403 948-1528 includes a half-day excursion to a riparian site. • Printouts of background information and management Date Location tools, including a course syllabus, relevant informational October 23, 2017 Lethbridge College Garden Court Restaurant, Parking Lot O fact sheets and manuals, maps of participants’ proper- ties, land-use activity schedulers, and more October 24, 2017 Olds College Alumni Centre, Visitor Parking Lot D • Lunch and snacks/refreshments for both days October 26, 2017 Lake Land College Alumni Hall Theatre, Parking Lots B & C The fee for this course is $20 per participant. This fee has been greatly reduced, as the majority of course costs are being covered by a grant from the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program (WRRP), administered by Alberta Environment and Parks. The primary objective of WRRP is to increase the natural ability of the province’s watersheds to reduce the intensity, magnitude, duration and effects of flooding and drought through watershed mitigation mea- sures. Widespread implementation of the riparian restora- tion and management practices taught in this course has the potential to mitigate flooding and drought throughout the watershed while also providing direct benefits to landowners.
For more information and to register, please contact Jalene Makus with Lacombe County at jmakus@lacombecounty. com or 403-782-8959. 8 September September 27, 27, 2017 2017 - CountyCounty NewsNews AGRICULTURE ALUS Program makes sense to Lacombe County producer
Situated along the Medicine River, Ward systems on his property to allow him Nelson has been working hard to nurse to control where the cattle are grazing. This solar system pumps water his property back to life. Before he He rotates them through seven different into the trough for cattle, keeping purchased the land three years ago, the paddocks to ensure his land can recover them away from the river banks banks along the river had been eroded by and stay healthy. the hooves of hundreds of cattle and in areas the ground grew nothing. “Rotational grazing really helps the smaller trees have a chance to grow,” Over the past few years, Ward has been he explained. “I wanted to also keep working to re-establish the woodlots and the cattle away from the river, to better to improve the riparian areas surrounding protect from the waste and erosions they him. With a small herd of cattle of his can cause." own, he has taken proactive measures to restore the health of the property. This Ward is also President of the Medicine spring, he joined the Lacombe County River Watershed Society, and has ALUS program, which will help him worked closely with the Alberta Woodlot continue to make improvements as he Extension Society (AWES) to plant trees goes. throughout his property as a way to bring a diverse ecosystem back to the “Even before I heard of the ALUS area. Partnering with the Grey Wooded program, I wanted to limit grazing to the Forage Association, Ward and another pastures and to protect the watershed,” member of the Medicine River Watershed Ward said. “We get a lot of enjoyment Society are undergoing a trail project on Fencing (pictured to the right) from this river, and I’d like to leave it in the biological control of thistles through helps protect the fragile ecosys- better shape than when I got here.” the use of weevils feeding on the plants, tems of the Medicine River. versus chemical treatment. If found to There are 25 acres of land that Ward has be successful, this will be beneficial as part of the ALUS project. His focus for thistle control in sensitive riparian is on riparian zone conservation and areas. His goal is to do his part, and to enhancement along waterways. One way encourage others to look at responsible he is accomplishing this goal is through management practices. an off-site livestock watering system, which reduces hoof traffic, overgrazing on “If everyone does a little bit, it will make a river banks, and pollution from manure. big difference.” The solar water tank is on wheels and can move from site-to-site with the cattle. If you are interested in the ALUS program, visit our website: www. “I blocked off all the river accesses to lacombecounty.com to learn the cattle to protect the river banks. The more. You can also speak with the previous herds had trampled them, and ALUS Lacombe County program severely eroded edges.” coordinator, Jalene Makus, by Ward has also established fencing calling 403-782-8959. Do you have livestock, poultry, horses, fish, or even bees? From alpacas to bees and yaks to The Premises Identification Program you have livestock then your premises — they can help you or get you in quail, the owners of livestock, bees is designed to help the owners of live- need to be registered. touch with someone in your area to or birds across the province are be- stock (that includes some birds, bees give you a hand. You can also visit ing reminded that they are required and fish) when disasters strike and is PID Numbers are required or asked the Alberta Agriculture website www. to apply for a mandatory Premises an important part of animal health and for on many transportation documents agriculture.alberta.ca/traceability to Identification (PID) Account with the safety security for everyone, accord- when transporting your animals. You register your premises online and find province. It’s free, simple to apply for ing to the Office of the Chief Provincial will also require a PID Number when out more about traceability. and in an emergency your collection Veterinarian and Agriculture and Rural buying medications at a licensed retail of animals will be known to emergency Development’s Traceability Branch. outlet or when selling animals at an You can also go to your local Agricul- responders. This up-to-date and accurate informa- auction market. Agriculture programs ture and Rural Development office or tion is critical to emergency responses and grants may also request your speak to a Canadian Cattle Identifica- Anyone in Alberta who owns animals in disasters. Owners of livestock have PID Number as part of their eligibility tion Agency mobile field representative beyond pets such as your basic cat, benefited from the PID System in sev- requirements. for assistance in obtaining your PID dog, ferret, goldfish or budgie must eral natural disasters in the last couple Account. apply for a PID Account and obtain at of years. The size of your herd, flock For more information on getting your least one PID Number associated to or hives does not matter, nor does the premises registered call the Alberta where the animal is located. number of acres you have them on. If Ag-Info Centre at 310–FARM (3276) 9
Best Management Practices
Use Clubroot resistant varieties when growing canola in areas only where the disease is established. Use long rotation breaks (Three years or more) between canola crops. Practice good sanitation of equipment and machinery to restrict the movement of potentially contaminated soil. Use direct seeding and other soil conservation practices to reduce soil erosion. Minimize vehicle and equipment traffic to and from fields. CountyCounty News News - September- August 18, 27, 2017 2017 Scout canola fields regularly and carefully. Identify causes of wilting , stunting, yellowing, and premature ripening. AGRICULTURE How long can it persist in the soil? Resting spores are extremely long lived and may survive in soil for up to 20 years. Canada Thistle (Noxious): Clubroot of Canola Clubroot of Canada Colony-forming aggressive perennial What is it? Identification: best in disturbed areas and over- Clubroot is a serious soil-borne disease of canola, Stems: are grooved, upright, hol- grazed pastures. Under the Al- mustard, and other crops of the cabbage family. low and woody, branching near berta Weed Control Act, Canada Why is it of concern? the top, and grow 0.5m to 1.5m Thistle is a noxious weed. This disease is capable of significantly reducing yield, tall. quality, and may destroy a crop if infestation is high Leaves: are lance shaped, dark Control: enough. green, shiny, and alternating. Grazing: sheep and goats will How can it be spread? Leaf edges can vary between readily graze Thistles. Invasive smooth with no spines to irregu- plants should never be consid- Infested soil can be carried field to field by farm larly shaped with spines. ered as forage. machinery especially tillage equipment, as well as Flowers: form at the Cultivation: does not reach wind and water erosion. ends of stems in the deeper roots and Reference: "Alberta Clubroot management Plan."
BURNINGWhat is it? IN LACOMBE COUNTY Under Lacombe County’sClubroot Fire isProtection a serious soil-bornepolicy you disease of canola, require a fire permit mustard, between and Marchother crops 1st of and the Octobercabbage Items family. that you are not permitted to burn include: FIRE PERMITS 31st. If you are found burning without a permit you will be • Treated wood required to pay for the fireWhy department is it of concern? response fee. A fire • Used construction materials or any materials from Lacombe County requires fire permits permit is required for all outdoorThis disease fires, is excludingcapable of fires significantly used reducingconstruction yield, sites from March 1 to October 31. for cooking or warming purposesquality, and or burning may destroy barrels. a crop While if infestation • Animal is high manure Fire permits are required for all the use of burning barrelsenough. does not require a permit they • Pathological Waste (human waste) outdoor fires, excluding fires used must be covered with a metalHow mesh can it screen be spread? and the mesh • Tires for cooking or warming purposes and holes must be no larger than half an inch in size. • Used oil Infested soil can be carried field to field • by farmRubber or plastic (anything coated with rubber or burning barrels. It is important to be awaremachinery that although especially you tillagemay haveequipment, a as wellplastic) as including bailer twine permit there are only certainwind materials and water that erosion. you are allowed • Containers that held pesticides or other chemicals Get your permit! It's free and easy to to burn. The list of permissibleReference: "Alberta and Clubroot non-permissible management Plan."
within Central Alberta, canola growers must variety(s) voluntary program with seed suppliers remain vigilant to limit the spread and minimize to grow? in Canada but not all companies have the economic impacts of Clubroot of Canola. Harvesting jumped on board with disclosure of their this year’s resistance packages. Symptoms include patches of premature ripening crop gets plants, shrivelled unfilled seed pods, and galls you thinking Over the last couple of years, the present on the plant’s root system. about what geographic area dealing with striped Swathing operations provide an excellent opportunity to scout for the presence of Clubroot of worked and flea beetles has been growing and now Canola, as well as sclerotinia, and blackleg. If you spot patches of prematurely ripened Canola what could includes Lacombe County. Striped flea in your field, take a minute to pull some standing plants or stubble and inspect the root system. be better for beetles are the more aggressive early next year. season feeder that likes both the leaves If you have any questions or concerns contact: Here are and stems of newly emerging canola Grant McCormick some tidbits plants. The standard seed treatments Dion Burlock to help you (Prosper® and Helix Vibrance®) are Agricultural Fieldman navigate not as strong on striped flea beetles, LACOMBE COUNTY [email protected] the winding road to choosing the right so serious consideration should be 403.782.6601 variety(s) for your farm. given to upgrading the seed treatment especially on any early seeded canola. The Canola Council recommends The most effective upgrade for striped seeding clubroot resistant varieties in flea beetles is Visivio®, a Syngenta areas where known positive clubroot product, that claims control of both fields exist. In Lacombe County, we striped and crucifer flea beetles with an FOR RENT have a substantial number of confirmed SRP of $5.50 per acre. Lumiderm® by fields (50+ positive fields as of 2016) Dupont also claims to have enhanced and it is increasing. I will only mention striped flea beetle protection by Pasture Sprayers varieties with clubroot resistance lowering seedling damage by 33% with because of our high clubroot risk. an SRP of $9.25 per acre. Lumiderm® is the only upgrade option available on For 2018, there are 20 main clubroot Invigor® varieties whereas Visivio® Lacombe County Agriculture Services Has varieties offered of which 5 are new. Of can be requested on most Round-up Pasture Sprayers for County Residents to Rent those 20 varieties, 1 is a Clearfield® Ready® and Clearfield® varieties. variety, 3 are Invigor® varieties and the rest are Round-up Ready® varieties. The last area I would like to cover is a
There is now canola seed available quick reminder about some 2017 crop with additional traits like pod shatter establishment issues that lingered reduction and sclerotinia resistance/ throughout the season. The poor tolerance. The pod shatter reduction harvest conditions last fall/ this spring varieties allow for delayed swathing lead to situations of excessive trash, or straight cutting. PAMI (Prairie water-logged soils, compacted soils and Agricultural Machinery Institute) difficult conditions to seed canola into research suggests straight cutting gives resulting in some varied emergence a 3-4 bushel yield bump over swathed and multi-staged stands in 2017. 2018 canola. This is good news for our area already looks less complicated. as there are now lots of options to fit RENTAL RATE - $50.00/DAY your farm, your management and your Bottom line - make sure you do your preferred herbicide system. homework, ask lots of questions and (deposit refundable when sprayer returned in good condition) DEPOSIT - $200.00 seek out expertise to help you choose Some exciting changes happening for the right canola variety(s) for 2018. Now Pull type - 400 gallon water capacity, 20 gallon/acre coverage 2018 include better transparency on we can truly say there is a variety for Designed for spraying range and pasture in rough terrain both blackleg and clubroot resistance. every farm and every scenario. What this means is that suppliers
Has additional hand gun system and fence line spraying nozzle can choose to include in their variety Submitted by Grant McCormick – Central Alberta description, the blackleg resistance Co-op formerly Parkland Fertilizers Lacombe Simple to operate genes and the clubroot pathotypes that they contain. From an agronomic point To book a sprayer, please contact: of view, this is a huge step forward Krista Pannenbecker, AgricultureTo book Departmenta sprayer please contact: allowing us to now distinguish between 403-782-8959, kpannenbecker@ lacombecounty.com varieties and suppliers on these traits. 11 Krista Pannenbecker Agriculture Department (403) 782-8959 [email protected]
CountyCounty News News - September- August 18, 27, 2017 2017 ENVIRONMENT Helping Make Energy Efficiency County establishes pollinator Affordable There are many technologies and • Approved under Alberta's Micro- gardens to support bees practices farmers and ranchers can Generation Legislation; implement on their operations to reduce • Positioned to optimize sunshine This summer, the parks team established these pollinator gardens their energy footprint and protect (and and minimize shading; (pictured below) at Anderson Park, with the help of a $3,000 Community possibly even increase) profit margins. • Have manufacturer-warranties on: Naturalization Grant from Fortis Alberta. While they might not look it yet, Carbon emission reduction and energy Solar modules, Racking, Inverters sustainability can both be practiced and/or Micro-inverters; and these three areas will be transformed into a wildflower oasis next season, while also running an economically • Producing power that is used in the giving sanctuary to bees, butterflies and other pollinators. sustainable farm. production of a primary commodity. Our vision: the trees and shrubs planted that are Increasing energy efficiency often The government has partnered with To create a visually appealing, practi- accompanied by vertical, horizontal requires an up-front investment in three grassroots organizations staffed cal and a useful source for all of the and root snags, a walking path, seat- order to obtain equipment that will with Energy Outreach Officers whose pollinators in the area. With the distur- ing areas and a dry stone creek. The save energy role is to bance of creating the park, we wanted snags have an important role being and money. promote the a way to bring nature back to its new the shelter for some of our pollinators Unfortunately, OFEMP and home. With the decline in pollinator’s and perches for our birds. The dry the initial the OFSPV in Canada, we knew we had to do stone creek not only acts as a visual costs of Program our part to provide for this extremely appealing element, it is also meant to energy to Alberta important population. collect some rainfall for our pollinators efficient communities. to drink from and also for our butter- products can Energy Background on importance of pol- flies to puddle in. be prohibitive Outreach linator gardens: for some Officers are Pollinators are not only important for What is to come: producers. available making our flowers in our yards look Spring 2018, the planting of the indig- The to attend beautiful, they are the reason for the enous plant and perennials will take Government community fruit, vegetables, nuts and much more place. When plants were selected, we of Alberta, events, talk that we get to eat every day. Although wanted to stay with the most native through about energy you may not see all of our pollinators plants to this area as possible. Growing Forward 2 (GF2) a federal, efficient technologies, as well as in action, the bees, butterflies, birds, provincial, territorial initiative, offers two answer questions about the OFEMP beetles and many more are just like Butterfly Hibernaculum (butterfly incentive-based programs aimed at and OFSPV Program and explain the us and need a roof over them and a hotel) and pollinator hotels are to be helping Alberta farmers and ranchers benefits of these programs to farmers food source. built giving shelter to our pollinators, reduce energy consumption and thus and ranchers. The Outreach Officers attracting all that is near. costs. are also more than happy to meet What is there now: one-on-one with farmers and ranchers Three beds have been created with The GF2 On-Farm Energy to help them find potential energy Management Program (OFEMP) and efficiency solutions for their operation. the GF2 On-Farm Solar Photovoltaic You can get in touch with your regional (OFSPV) Program offer farmers and Outreach Officer by contacting your ranchers the opportunity to become municipality, or by calling your regional energy efficient by sharing the cost to representative directly. purchase energy efficient or renewable technologies. These initiatives are Regional Contact Information intended to make energy efficient North-central Alberta, from the MD of technology as affordable as current Mackenzie down to Wetaskiwin County. technology, making the environmentally Gateway Research Organization friendly choice also the economically (GRO). sensible choice. Energy Outreach Officer – Kale Scarff Phone: (780) 307-7849 Eligible projects of OFEMP include: Email: [email protected] • Construction projects that install high-efficiency equipment from the South-central Alberta, from Clearwater program’s Funding List; County to Cypress County. • Retrofit projects that improve SouthGrow Regional Initiative. operation energy usage per unit of SouthEnergy Outreach Officer – Vern production; and Steinborn • Installation of submetres to monitor Phone: (403) 894-0050 on-farm electricity and/or natural Email: [email protected] gas usage. To learn more about the OFEMP Eligible OFSPV systems must be: and the OFSPV Program visit www. • Grid-tied, not off-grid; growingforward.alberta.ca 12 September September 27, 27, 2017 2017 - CountyCounty NewsNews
Keeping of Animals
What districts allow for The Agricultural District offers the greatest variety of agricultural opportunities which generally do not require a de- velopment permit from the County. the keeping of animals? Outside of the Agricultural District the keeping of livestock is typically prohibited with the exception of the Coun- try Residential District which allows for not more than a total of two of the following: horses, cattle, pigs, donkeys, mules, sheep, goats or exotic animals or alternatively, a total of twelve fowl or rabbits provided that the parcel of land is at least 1.20 ha (3 ac) or larger. Lots less than 1.20 ha (3 ac) in size are not permitted to keep livestock or poultry.
Can I apply to keep Additional animals may be considered on a discretionary basis if, in the opinion of the Development Officer, the site is suitable for such use and it is considered that the additional numbers would not create a nuisance for neighbour- additional animals? ing property owners. A development permit is required in this case.
What about the Hamlets? The keeping of livestock such as horses, cattle, pigs, donkeys, mules, sheep, goats, poultry or other exotic animals is prohibited in all of the Hamlet Districts.
Looking for more If you have any questions or concerns related to the keeping of animals, or any development proposal it is recom- mended you contact the Planning and Development Department to discuss the County’s rules and Regulations. information? Planning & Development staff would be happy to meet with you to discuss the process and the type of information that would be required for your specific situation. For more information, to set up a meeting with Department staff, or to obtain an application for subdivision please contact the Planning and Development Department.
13 CountyCounty News News - September- August 18, 27, 2017 2017 Planning & Development
SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY August 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017 For more information, Development Applications Received contact the County's
Planning & Development No. File No. Applicant Legal Description Proposed Development Decision (Landowner) (otherwise pending) Department at 403-782-8389. Glenn Fraser Block C Condo Plan 102 2165 1 114/17 Equipment Storage Shed Approved (Gull Lake Holdings Ltd.) (DeGraff’s RV Resort)
Single Family Residence 2 115/17 Kassies Dairy Ltd. NW 15-40-27-W4M Approved (Third Dwelling) Dale Freitag Manager of Planning Services Harvey & Coby Brink Single Family Residence 3 116/17 SE 1-40-02-W5M Approved (H & C Sprucelane Farms Ltd.) (Replacement Dwelling) Anita O'Driscoll Senior Planner Tel Flewelling 4 117/17 SE 36-41-27-W4M Single Family Dwelling Approved (Glen & Wendy Flewelling) Cajun Paradis Single Family Residence Planner / Development Officer 5 118/17 Daniel & Amy Sim SE 9-41-24-W4M Approved (Replacement Dwelling)
Lot 2 Block 1 Plan 172 1246 Community Facility Peter Duke 6 119/17 Chad & Shannon Morrill (Pt. SW 15-39-1-W5M0 (Wedding Venue) Planner / Development Officer
Unit 130 Condo Plan 142 2139 7 120/17 Herman & Rosalin Heck Addition Approved (Sandy Point RV Resort) Jesse McPhail Planner / Development Officer 8 121/17 Patrick Freeman SW 29-41-1-W5M Setback Relaxation Approved Charmaine Tootell Lots 1-4 Block 11 Plan 7159AI 9 122/17 Marc Luc Bailly Outdoor Storage Approved No. File No. Applicant Legal(Hamlet Description of Mirror) Proposed Development Decision Planning Receptionist (Landowner) (otherwise pending)
10 123/17 Rocky Armstrong & Willy Pogadl Pt. SW 25-40-3-W5M Single Family Residence Approved Allison Noonan Planning / Development
11 124/17 Gregg & Patricia Duckett Pt. SW 35-41-27-W4M Single Family Residence Approved Secretary
Lacombe Fish & Game Assoc Community Facility 12 125/17 Pt. NE 13-40-27-W4M (Ken Atsinger) (Indoor Target Range)
Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 962 2486 Single Family Residence 13 126/17 Roger Thiessen Approved 9Pt. SW 14-40-4-W5M) (Replacement Dwelling) Public Notice Jordan Schur 14 127/17 Pt. SE 22-40-27-W4M Sign Approved (Orest & Mary Schur)
Home Based Business Renewal Assessment Inspection Notice 15 128/17 Kevin Fair Pt. SW 6-40-22-W4M (Central Line Locating Inc.) For assessment purposes, all properties within Unit 134 Condo Plan 142 2139 Lacombe County are reviewed on a five-year cycle to 16 129/17 Earl Jensen Park Model Approved (Sandy Point RV Resort) ensure that assessment information remains current. An inspection ensures that all characteristics affecting Unit 96 Condo Plan 142 2139 17 130/17 Brad & Mary Church Park Model Approved the property are considered in its valuation. This may (Sandy Point RV Resort) include both an interior and exterior inspection of the property. Typically, the assessor will be measuring all houses and any outbuildings that do not qualify as Subdivision Applications Received farm buildings. The assessor will also take pictures of the buildings at this time. File Applicant No. Legal Description Proposed Subdivision Decision No. (Landowner) Lacombe County Assessors will be reviewing all (otherwise pending) property assessments in Range 27 this summer. In 1150319 Alberta Ltd. Pt. NW 28-39-27-W4 and addition to this, during the fall months assessors will 18 S-022-17 (Lois W. McLennan and Lot 1 Block 6 Plan 142 0565 Fragmented & Consolidation Approved be inspecting all properties where a development 1150319 Alberta Ltd.) (Pt. SW 28-39-27-W4M) permit was issued by the County in 2017 as well as Residential any uncompleted developments from the previous 19 S-023-17 Geo Real Estate Corporation Pt. SW 24-39-27-W4M (Sandhill Estates) year. The assessors will have photo ID identifying them as Lacombe County employees.
Larry Riep, A.M.A.A. Chief Assessor 14 Lacombe County September September 27, 27, 2017 2017 - CountyCounty NewsNews Map of County Development Activity
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20 S-024-17 Gerald1150319 & Hazel Alberta Matichuk Ltd. Pt.NE NW 13-41-28-W4M 28-39-27-W4 and 1st Parcel Out LINCOLN RANCH 18 S-022-17 (Lois W. McLennan and Lot 1 Block 6 Plan 142 0565 Fragmented & Consolidation Approved Residential & Golf Course Development 1150319 Alberta Ltd.) (Pt. SW 28-39-27-W4M) Nick Lesher Agricultural 21 S-025-17 SE 3-41-25-W4M Residential 19 S-023-17 (Nathanael Geo Real & Estate Christine Co rporationPolson) Pt. SW 24-39-27-W4M (Sheep Farm) Thursday, October 12, 2017 (Sandhill Estates) 6:00-8:00 PM Kenneth Poffenroth Agricultural 22 S-026-17 Pt. NE 18-40-27-W4M N.W. 1/4 Sec. 14, Twp. 41, Rge. 28, W.4M. Powerpoint Presentation at 6:15pm (Meinema Farms Ltd.) (Custom Farming Business) Legend
Range Road 282 Major Roadway Bemoco Land Surveying Ltd. Outline Plan Boundary 23 S-027-17 Lot 8 Block 1 Plan 992 5755 Boundary Adjustment Lincoln Hall (Van Drunen/Falkenberg) GULL LAKE Hwy 792 between Twp Rd 412 and Twp Rd 414
Vic Maxwell 24 S-028-17 SW 5-41-1-W5M Fragmented (Wesley Hawkings) Plan Area Lincoln Developments invites you Kenneth Poffenroth 25 S-029-17 Pt. NW 14-40-26-W4M Boundary Adjustment (Raoul Drost) TWP RD 414 to drop in and learn about the Lincoln Ranch proposed residential 26 S-030-17 Robyn & Maria Luft NW 15-41-22-W4M 1st Parcel Out and golf course development Lincoln Hall (Pt. NW 14-41-28-W4M). DeGraff’s RV Resort 27 S-031-17 Jack & Selma Saari E 1/2 13-39-4-W5M Fragmented
Range Road 282 This is your opportunity to discuss RGE RD 282 the concept with the Project Team.
N.W. 1/4 Sec. 14, We welcome your feedback and Twp. 41, Rge. 28, W.4M. look forward to meeting you.
For more information contact the County’s Planning & Development Department Gullat 403-782-8389Lake Lincoln Ranch Highway 792 GULL LAKE Plan Area HWY 792 HAS YOUR ADDRESS A copy of the Draft Lincoln Ranch Outline Plan, together with supporting technical Dale Freitag Anita O’Driscoll Wilson’s Beach Manager of Planning Services CHANGED? Senior Planner Campground studies, are available on the County’s website (www.lacombecounty.com). If Canada Post has made a recent change WilsonTWP Beach RoadRD (Twp 412 Rd 41-2) Cajun Paradis to your mailing address,Peter Duke please notify us! Jesse McPhail For more information, please contact: Planner/Development Officer Planner/Development Officer Planner/Development Officer Shane Stafford | Stantec Consulting Ltd. Ph: 403.341.3320 [email protected]
Contact LacombeCharmaine Tootell County by phone: 403-782-6601 Allison Noonan Planning Receptionist Planning/Development Secretary FIGURE 1.0 GS Communities or email: Red Deer, Alberta
Location Plan DRAWN BY: SAS [email protected]. CHECKED BY: GCL SCALE: 1:5,000 Lincoln Ranch PROJECT #: 112849399
15 CountyCounty News News - September- August 18, 27, 2017 2017 So long 2017: EBF How quickly August and the end of Purple Martin migration patterns by the 2017 season has passed us by. researcher Alisha Ritchie, who just It was a busy month of August at recently graduated with a MSc from the Ellis Bird Farm with visitors and tours University of Manitoba. Alisha started coming steadily every day, our second out as a student at Ellis Bird Farm, then Pollinator Workshop, a Writer's Retreat, did her research on the Ellis Bird Farm our ever-popular Knee High Naturalist martins. For the 16th year, the Golden mornings. The daily and weekly flow Music Makers provided the Closing Day were punctuated by the annual Bug entertainment and their sweet sounds Jamboree and Closing Day festivities. were deemed eminently danceable by We are grateful to the TD Friends of the young and old alike! We also raffled off Environment Foundation for supporting several items that have been on display the Bug Jamboree, BIoBlitz and pollinator all summer, including a quilt sewn by initiatives. board member Barb Shepherd. We are very grateful to Barb, who is a Lacombe August was also a month of many County Councillor as well as an EBF generous donations, for which we are board member, for the donation of the very grateful. quilt. The quilt was won by Jessica Masko • We received a donation of 30 of Edmonton. Other raffle winners were decorated birdboxes from Gerry Carol Hagel (plate donated by Lorraine Hannigan. Neal) and Al Racey (bird feeder donated • Ann Currie and her team at Red by Botha Hutterites). Deer Home Depot donated a pallet of sunflower seeds to Ellis Bird Farm. With the conclusion of the last public days We also owe a big thanks to Ron of the season at EBF, what remained was Biel for picking up and delivering the clean up of the site, proper cleaning of seeds back to the farm. the Purple Martin houses and inventory • Diane Cote of Red Deer donated of the gift shop. Now that these tasks a hand-painted feeder and are completed and our summer students thermometer holder to Ellis Bird (Jeremy Fowler, Sarah Ritchie, Kayla Farm. Godkin and Tobyn Neame) have returned • Kerry Wood Nature Centre to University, the EBF site is quiet for generously shared some of the bird another autumn. seed that was donated to them from Peavey Mart. We will use this seed in Thanks for making our 35th season and our feeders over the winter. celebration of Canada's 150+ a wonderful success. Closing Day went off without a hitch, with an informative presentation on
16 September September 27, 27, 2017 2017 - CountyCounty NewsNews
Tourism News This Month’s BLOG Member Profile
Are you from the Central Alberta region (Blackfalds / Red Join Lacombe Tourism for the 6th annual Vintagebelle’s Antiques and Collectibles Deer / Innisfail / Sylvan Lake regions) & looking to refresh Lacombe Culture and Harvest Festival! your customer service skills? Then we have a day Members of Lacombe Regional Tourism since planned for you! The objective of this workshop is to The festival consists of over 50 events and occurs 2014, Vintagebelle’s specializes in Barbie’s and improve the level of customer service experienced by throughout Lacombe over a 3 day weekend! accessories, gems and jewelry, home décor and local and visiting consumers, which result in economic New this year, the addition of the Central Alberta Film textiles although you never know what you will growth. This particular workshop is a newly designed Festival and the Lacombe Downtown Block Party! find when you stop by for a visit. The unique set "hybrid" session that proves beneficial to both front line up of the shop and of Belle’s Kitch will make you Artisan displays & demonstrations, markets, exhibits, and supervisory staff. glad you stopped by! Make sure you visit their food & drink, family fun and so much more! October 3/17 9 3pm at the Quality Inn Red Deer website at www.thevintagebelle.com to see what For more information or to register call For a full listing of events and festival schedule go to is new and what is on clearance! Tourism Red Deer 403 346 0180 www.lacombetourism.com Located at 5014 50th Street, Lacombe
Upcoming Events & Submit your own events to the community event calendar at lacombetourism.com Looking for tourism maps, information and things to do in the region? Festivals Visit lacombetourism.com and follow Lacombe Regional Tourism on Facebook and Twitter!
UPCOMING ACTIVITES & EVENTS September 15, 22, 29, October 6 9am 1pm Lacombe Farmers Market September 24 October 1 October 13 Gary Moe Sportsplex 10am 5pm Prairie Fibre Festival 11am 4pm Mom 2 Mom Event 5pm Stephen Hardy Palmer September 16 & 17 Lacombe Memorial Centre Lacombe Memorial Centre St. Andrew’s United Church Punisher Canadian Finals September 28 October 1 Tail Creek Raceways 6:30pm 9pm Community Warmth Fall 12pm 4pm Fun on the Ranch Fundraiser September 17 Flying Cross Ranch Blackfalds Community Centre 9am 1pm Lacombe Legion Breakfast October 3 September 29, 30, October 1 Create an Experience Workshop Bryon Greff Memorial Hall Share with us pictures and stories of Culture & Harvest Festival September 17 Tourism Red Deer your Canada 150 Celebrations and City of Lacombe 9am Pancake Breakfast October 6 other special events, as part of the September 30 Community Memory Project and Alix Community Hall 6pm 9pm Youth Night Out 10am Bill Nielsen Trail Run Lacombe 2017 Story Map. September 21 Blackfalds Multi Plex Arena City of Lacombe Go to www.lacombetourism.com and 2pm 7pm Blackfalds Community Centre October 7 October 1 follow the links! Create the memories Unveiling 11am 12pm Road to Worlds Fundraiser for future generations to Blackfalds Community Centre 9am Pancake Breakfast West End Soccer Pitches reflect back on! Alix Drop In Centre
17 CountyCounty News News - September- August 18, 27, 2017 2017
NOTICE OF ELECTION And Requirements for Voter Identification Join our team LOCAL AUTHORITIES ELECTION ACT (Sections 12, 35, 46, 53) Local Jurisdiction: LACOMBE COUNTY, Province of Alberta
Notice is hereby given that an election will be held for the filling of the following offices:
Office Number of Electoral Division Vacancies Number COUNTY COUNCILLOR 1 Division 1 COUNTY COUNCILLOR 1 Division 5 COUNTY COUNCILLOR 1 Division 6
Voting will take place on the 16th day of October, 2017, between the hours of 10 AM and 8 PM. Voting stations will be located at:
Division 1 Alix Community Hall (5008 - 49 Avenue, Alix) Lacombe County is hiring! Haynes Hall (Haynes Rd.) (SE 4-39-24-W4) Division 5 Gull Lake Hall (25 Lakeview Avenue, SV Gull Lake) Lincoln Hall (Sec. Hwy. 792, Lincoln Rd.) (NW 24-41-28-W4) Lacombe County is looking for a full-time Truck Driver. Blackfalds Community Hall (4810 Womacks Rd., Blackfalds) Division 6 Rainy Creek Hall (Rainey Creek Rd. and RGE RD 1-4) (NE 32-39-1- W4) This position performs a variety of maintenance and repair services to the County roads Forshee Hall (RGE RD 2-0) (NE 25-41-2-W4) and adjacent public property for the safety and convenience of the public. The successful Blindman Valley Ag Centre (5202 – 51 Street, Bentley) candidate will be responsible for hauling and spreading gravel along County roads, hauling In order to vote you must produce identification for inspection. The identification must water for dust control, transporting equipment, and maintaining good condition of the roads be: (a) one piece of photo identification with name and address issued by a Canadian government whether federal, provincial, local, or an agency of that government, that during the winter months by sanding, salting and snow ploughing the roads. contains a photograph of the elector and his or her name and current address, or (b) one piece of identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer under the Election Act (Alberta) with name and address as required by section 53(1)(b)(i) of the Local Please forward your resume by October 6, 2017 to [email protected] or fax Authorities Election Act. 403-782-3820. For a complete list of Voter Eligibility Identification Requirements please visit www.lacombecounty.com.
DATED at Lacombe County in the Province of Alberta, this 20th day of September 2017.
For a full job description and application details, visit our website: Michelle Eadie, Returning Officer www.lacombecounty.com. [email protected] 403.782.6601 www.lacombecounty.com
www.lacombecounty.com Joffre Site NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTE and Community Open House REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTER IDENTIFICATION LOCAL AUTHORITIES ELECTION ACT (Sections 74 & 53)
Local Jurisdiction: LACOMBE COUNTY, Province of Alberta
Notice is hereby given that an advance vote will be held for the filling of the following offices:
Office Number of Electoral Division Vacancies Number COUNTY COUNCILLOR 1 Division 1 COUNTY COUNCILLOR 1 Division 5 Please join us: COUNTY COUNCILLOR 1 Division 6
Advance voting will take place on: Wednesday, October 11, 2017
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2017 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 2 PM AND 8 PM • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. “Drop in to Chat”
The advance voting stations will be located at: • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Presentation / Discussion
RAINY CREEK HALL Rainy Creek Rd. and RGE RD 1-4 (NE32-39-1-W5)
LACOMBE COUNTY OFFICE Rural Address: 40403 RGE RD 27-4 At Haynes Hall Agenda: (Intersection of Highway 12 and Spruceville Road (RGE RD 27-4) 2.5 miles West of QEII • Get business and facility Highway and Highway 12 overpass West of Lacombe) (Travelling east on Highway 11, turn north (left) on Range Road 244 for operations updates ALIX COMMUNITY HALL 5008 – 49 Avenue, Alix 3.3 km to Township Road 390. Cross • Review 16th Annual In order to vote you must produce identification for inspection. The identification must be: (a) one over 390 and take first left into parking Environmental Report piece of photo identification with name and address issued by a Canadian government whether to our community and federal, provincial, local, or an agency of that government, that contains a photograph of the lot of Haynes Hall.) elector and his or her name and current address, or (b) one piece of identification authorized by upcoming renewal of the Chief Electoral Officer under the Election Act (Alberta) with name and address as required by operating approval section 53(1)(b)(i) of the Local Authorities Election Act. Refreshments will be served. • Provide your input and For a complete list of Voter Eligibility Identification Requirements please visit suggestions www.lacombecounty.com. We hope to see you there!
DATED at Lacombe County in the Province of Alberta, this 20th day of September, 2017. Celebrating together... Canada’s 150th Michelle Eadie, Returning Officer [email protected] 403.782.6601 www.lacombecounty.com
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PUBLIC NOTICE: Red Deer River Hazard Study As part of the Flood Hazard Identification Program, Alberta Environment and Parks have hired Golder Associates (Golder) to undertake the Red Deer River Hazard Study. The goal of the Red Deer River Hazard Study, and the Flood Hazard Identification Program, is to help reduce future flood damages and increase public safety for all Albertans.
To gather information for the Red Deer River Hazard Study, Golder sur- vey crews will be working along 51 km of the Red Deer River, 33 km of Waskasoo Creek, and 18 km of Piper Creek through Red Deer, Lacombe County, and Red Deer County, including Penhold. Survey crews will be collecting river channel and ground elevation data to support the creation of a new river hydraulic model, flood inundation mapping, and flood haz- ard mapping. The survey is expected to begin August 2017, and carry on We invite you to a Public Open House to discuss The Nursery Golf & CC plan to rezone through to the end of November 2017. approximatelyWe invite you 160to a acres Public of Open land to House Recreational to discuss District The “PR” Nursery, located Golf at & SW CC 7-plan41- 26to -W4M,rezone withinapproximately Lacombe 160Count acresy. of land to Recreational District “PR”, located at SW 7-41-26-W4M, within Lacombe County. More information about the Alberta Flood Hazard Identification Program The property is currently zoned as Agricultural ‘A’ District under the County’s Land Use Bylaw, and can be found at www.floodhazard.alberta.ca or on the Lacombe County isThe home property to The is Nursery currently Golf zoned & CC. as The Agricultural development ‘A’ District proposal under is to therezone County’s the property Land Use to Bylaw, and Recreationalis home to The ‘P- R’Nursery District, Golf to facilitate & CC. The the additiondevelopment of a 31 proposal site fully is serviced to rezone RV thePark. property to website (www.lacombecounty.com). If you have any questions regarding Recreational ‘P-R’ District, to facilitate the addition of a 31 site fully serviced RV Park. the work, please contact Ruth DeSantis by email at ruth.desantis@gov. Please join us to provide input on the proposed development. We welcome your feedback and look forward to meeting you. A copy of the draft development concept plan together with ab.ca, or by phone at (403) 355-2493. Please join us to provide input on the proposed development. We welcome your feedback and supportinglook forward technical to meeting studies you. is availableA copy of for the v iewingdraft development on the County’s concept website plan at: together with www.lacombecounty.com supporting technical studies is available for viewing on the County’s website at: www.lacombecounty.com If you are unable to attend, wish to provide additional comments, or require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact: The City of Lacombe invites you to attend the If you are unable to attend, wish to provide additional comments, or require further information, pleaseKarl Dillman don’t hesitate to contact: 403-782-5400 Karl Dillman [email protected] GARY MOE 403-782-5400 Box 5210 Lacombe,[email protected] AB AUTO GROUP Box 5210 SPORTSPLEX Lacombe, AB Volunteer Opportunity!
GRAND 29SEPTEMBER Community Services is looking to assist a family in finding a volun- teer to occasionally take a family member to dialysis. Equipped van 5429 53 Street is supplied and you can shop in Red Deer or visit family/friends while OPENING the individual is at the hospital. Appointments are Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Volunteer needs to be able to drive 10 miles west of Town, pick up individual and van. . SWIMMING.SKATING.MUSIC. Leaving approximately 11 am and back around 6 p.m. Can you give a FREE .GENERALS HOCKEY GAME. day, a month, or week? Drivers Abstract will be required. Please call 403-748-2160 to leave your name and number for the family if you are interested. The hope is to gather a pool of volunteers - many hands make light EVERYONE WELCOME! work! Event details at lacombe.ca or facebook.com/CityofLacombe Hungry? Tailgate BBQ from 2-6 p.m. proceeds going to Minor hockey Jo’s Kitchen will also be open in the sportsplex! 19 CountyCounty News News - September- August 18, 27, 2017 2017 Parallels between Choosing Wisely and Sustainability
Last month, Karla Prins Wyld introduced us to Choosing Wisely. Read more about the program and its benefits.
~ Submitted by with every healthcare intervention, and solvers, and resourceful diversifiers; and risks in treatment decisions (40+ Karla Prins Wyld, minimizing the harms, while carefully always seeking to improve efficiency and patient pamphlets) are available from RN BScN MN considering your options will help when yield. It reminds me of a story from when Choosing Wisely Canada, along with weighing the pros and cons. Asking What I was in fourth grade. We were learning educational posters, and videos to learn When we are the risks? is a simple and effective about being environmentally responsible more. An excellent guide to help both first launched question to ask your care provider when citizens and my teacher initiated a patients and physicians systematically Choosing Wisely faced with decisions about procedures. contest for our class. We were asked to work through options and talk about test, Alberta, five bring in as many items from home as treatment, and procedure decisions is the priorities guided As Choosing Wisely Alberta has become we could that complied with the (then 3 Four-Questions to Ask Your Healthcare by Choosing introduced in schools of medicine, family Rs) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle approach. Provider tool (available from me in wallet Wisely Canada physician clinics, specialist practices, This was homework help my dad (Ralph) cards). You can use this tool in your next recommendations and laboratories over the past 3+ was keen to help me with. Usually health provider visit, and ask them if they were agreed upon years, the time came to develop a more homework help always came from my know about Choosing Wisely. as a starting point for improvement. They structured patient engagement branch mom (Joanne), as she was gifted in were imaging for low back pain, imaging of the program. In January, I began my reading, writing, and ruminating, while If you would like to explore more, the for minor head trauma (concussion), formal role of Patient Leader to dedicate my dad had dyslexia and was limited in NEW Choosing Wisely Canada website imaging for chronic headache, blood more of a intentional effort to building his ability to read and write. We set out www.choosingwiselycanada.org is an transfusion, and vitamin D testing. From relationships with patient groups in the to gather samples of all the things that fit excellent resource. For your mobile there, with implementation of numerous province, recruit Choosing Wisely Alberta the requirements of the contest, and the devices, the Choosing Wisely Canada recommendations exploding into all Patient Ambassadors, collect patient farm held a plethora of things! In all I had app (iPhone & Android) is a easy way to places care is delivered (primary care stories, and work to expand awareness of over 50 items I took to class and blew the search all of the 205+ Choosing Wisely clinics, acute care, specialty practices, the initiative across the province through competition away (My prize was a helium Canada recommendations by specialty/ and long term care), Alberta is arguably written work, and presentations. filled balloon tethered by a big bag of jelly body system or keyword (I like to use it cited as a leader in the nation in beans that I don’t remember sharing). as an “Icebreaker” and ask my health identifying and implementing ways to We now have five Choosing Wisely Now that I reflect on those lessons from providers and other patient advisors if reduce unnecessary tests, treatments, Alberta Patient Ambassadors who work early childhood, I can understand another they know about this handy resource). If and procedures. alongside me in their respective health piece of who I am. you are a social media user, check out zone (There are five health zones in the Choosing Wisely Canada Facebook An example of a Choosing Wisely the province: North, Edmonton, Central, Acknowledging that each patient situation page, as well as @ChooseWiselyCA Canada recommendation is: Don’t order Calgary, and South) to connect with is unique, the Choosing Wisely Canada on Twitter to stay up to date on new lumbosacral (low back) spinal imaging in patient and interest groups, and generally recommendations are meant to be recommendation releases, and learn patients with non-traumatic (car crash, spread the word about the program. The used to frame the conversation about about how you can become more fall from height, etc.) low back pain who Patient Ambassadors share a common what is appropriate, and necessary involved in the conversation with your have no red flags/pathologic indicators. belief in responsible stewardship of health treatment. Materials to help patients health provider. Red flags are clinical features identified resources, are dedicated individuals who and families understand the benefits through a complete focused history and are driven to improve the quality When engaging with people, I always physical examination. In the case of of the care we can expect, and refer to the health care system as low back pain they may include cauda are well connected in various YOUR healthcare system, because equina syndrome, weight loss, history community and provincial groups. you have a share in it. As a taxpayer, of cancer, fever, night sweats, chronic They value the More is Not you have a say in how your money use of corticosteroids, chronic use of Always Better motto of Choosing is allocated, and improvements can illicit intravenous drugs, patients with first Wisely. be made from the seemingly smallest episode of low back pain over 50 years single acts. I draw these parallels of age and especially over 65, abnormal When I read reports about our between agriculture and health care reflexes, loss of motor strength or loss healthcare system, I frequently because I see an opportunity to ignite of sensation in the legs. Imaging (x-ray, come across descriptions that people in my community to share their computerized tomography (CT), magnetic mention it currently operating innovative and resourceful practices, resonance imaging (MRI)) can pose at an unsustainable rate. and become engaged in decisions that risks. X-rays and CT scans expose you to Sustainable means “pertaining affect us all. radiation, which can increase cancer risk. to a system that maintains its own viability by using techniques For more information about Harm from unnecessary care varies that allow for continual reuse” Choosing Wisely Alberta, to request greatly and some examples are patient (Dictionary.com). Perhaps this is a presentation for your group, or to inconvenience, patient anxiety, and where the unmistakable arrival comment on content in this article, medication side-effects, to dealing with in my current role comes in. I please contact Karla Prins Wyld false positives, encountering incidental think about agriculture and the [email protected] 403-396- (something uncovered that is unrelated deliberate intention to operate in 9173 to the issue) findings, exposure to a sustainable way; true stewards unnecessary radiation, and contributing of resources, and I can’t help to antibiotic resistance. There are harms but think about the similarities. Farmers are inherently problem 20 September September 27, 27, 2017 2017 - CountyCounty NewsNews COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS August 10, 2017
REDESIGNATION OF LAND - of the Lacombe/Blackfalds Rural 2018 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING minor changes to ensure that the BYLAW NO. 1248/17 PUBLIC Fringe Area Structure Plan which is DATE policies and information provided are HEARING a statutory plan adopted by bylaw in The 2018 organizational meeting will consistent and correctly reference A public hearing was held for Bylaw February 2008. Council approved the be held on October 24, 2017 following the new Municipal Development Plan 1248/17, which would amend cancellation of the Burbank Area Local the 2017 Municipal Election. (MDP) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB). Lacombe County Land Use Bylaw Plan. No. 1237/17 to change the zoning of ORGANIZATIONAL REVIEW OF BYLAW 1249/17 – RETENTION approximately 4.04 hectares (10 acres) ENHANCED POLICING LACOMBE COUNTY AND DISPOSITION OF LACOMBE on Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 992 4793 from POSITION – BLACKFALDS RCMP By resolution of Council, the County COUNTY RECORDS Agricultural “A” to Heavy Industrial “I- DETACHMENT Commissioner was directed to Bylaw No. 1249/17, a bylaw of HI” District. Bylaw 1248/17 was given Council endorsed the Memorandum provide a report addressing the Lacombe County to provide for second and third reading by Council of Understanding with the RCMP recommendations contained within the regulations and procedures for the and so passed. to govern the supervision and Organizational Review of Lacombe retention and disposition of Lacombe administration of the Enhanced Policing County; and further, that the draft County records and information was LACOMBE COUNTY GUIDE TO Position being funded by Lacombe report be presented at a future Council given first, second and third reading by STORM WATER MANAGEMENT County for the purpose of a Plain meeting. Council and so passed. FACILITIES Clothes Investigator within the General By resolution, Council endorsed the Investigation Section unit of the BYLAW 1257/17 – SYLVAN BYLAW 1250/17 – FREEDOM OF Stormwater Management Facilities: Blackfalds RCMP detachment. LAKE AREA STRUCTURE PLAN INFORMATION & PROTECTION OF Lacombe County’s Guide to AMENDMENTS PRIVACY ACT (FOIP) Development Stormwater Management CAO AGREEMENT Bylaw No. 1252/17, a bylaw of Bylaw No. 1250/17, a bylaw Facilities. The Guide has been Council approved the CAO employment Lacombe County for the purpose of Lacombe County regarding developed to provide developers agreement with Tim Timmons, to be of amending the Sylvan Lake Area the designation of a head and with direction on the County’s best effective January 1, 2018 upon the Structure Plan (ASP) was given first establishment of fees in respect of the practice standards for storm water retirement of Terry Hager. reading by Council and approval to Freedom of Information and Protection management. hold a public hearing on September 14, of Privacy Act (FOIP) was given first, 2018 BUDGET MEETING DATE 2017 commencing at 9:00 a.m. second and third reading by Council BURBANK AREA LOCAL PLAN The 2018 budget meeting will be held and so passed. The Burbank Area Local Plan was on November 30, 2017 commencing at The Sylvan Lake ASP is the first of a previously overridden by the adoption 9:00 a.m. number of County plans which require COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS August 24, 2017 LONG RANGE ROAD LACOMBE WEST SERVICING TOWN OF BLACKFALDS– STORM 1. That Council accept the petition for CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE PROJECT AGREEMENTS WATER PROJECT the improved maintenance on Rge Council approved the long-range road Council reviewed the report regarding Further to the County’s request for Rd 1-1 for information construction schedule for 2018-2023 as the Joint Economic Area west of the information on alternatives for dealing 2. 2. That Council direct the County presented. QEII, a request from their April 13, 2017 with the Northwest Area Storm System Commissioner to provide notice to meeting, and approved the following: runoff, delegates from the Town of Delta Land Co. pursuant to Section GIMLET ROAD UPGRADES • City of Lacombe and Lacombe Blackfalds spoke to the challenges 3.4 of the development agreement Council received a report on the County Joint Economic Area of pumping the storm water to the that the Delta Land Co. provide Gimlet Road (Range Rd 4-3) for Servicing Agreement Blindman River, or for interbasin an unconditional and irrevocable information; and requested that • City of Lacombe and Lacombe transfer. The presentation was letter of credit in the amount of the upgrading of the Gimlet Road County Capital Project Contribution accepted for information. $1,747,413 to fund the first 75 mm (Range Rd 4-3) be identified as a Agreement lift of Rge Rd 1-1 as the average possible item for discussion when • North Red Deer River Water TOWN OF BLACKFALDS – CIVIC traffic counts on Rge Rd 1-1 are negotiating Intermunicipal Collaboration Services, City of Lacombe and FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT now exceeding the specified 400 Framework with Clearwater and Lacombe County Memorandum of STRATEGY vehicles per day. Ponoka County, who share portions of Understand. Delegates from the Town of Blackfalds the road. updated Council on their proposed ALBERTA DOWNS UPDATE RECREATION MILL RATE Civic Facilities Development Strategy The new owners of Alberta Downs REQUEST FOR CLOSURE OF Following a request from Council at and Master Plan, to provide County introduced themselves to Council to ROAD ALLOWANCE the June 6, 2017 meeting, a report Council with insight on the plan. discuss the property and potential uses. The report on the status of the road was presented on recreational funding Council accepted the presentation for closure for Road Plan 172 0912 was procedures used by other rural information. JUST FREEHOLD ENERGY received for information. This plan municipalities with regard to capital Brad Murray, president of Just Freehold was to be designated as municipal funding and operational funding, as well SANDY POINT PETITION Energy, presented Council with a reserve, with plans to develop it as a as the tax rate allocated to recreation A delegation representing the 57 lot tax payment proposal to address future public trail. The request to close operation and capital costs. Council owners of Sandy Point RV Resort its 2017 taxes. Council referred the the road was submitted to Alberta accepted the Recreation Funding presented a petition to Council 2017 property tax proposal to the Transportation, who asked the County Report for information. requesting Lacombe County complete County Commissioner for review and to put the application on hold until they improvements on Range Road preparation of a recommendation for determine if they need that right-of-way 1-1. Council passed the following Council’s consideration at a future for a future road expansion project. recommendations: meeting.
21 CountyCounty News News - September- August 18, 27, 2017 2017 AROUND THE COUNTY
Haynes Hall Events Business and Community Awards Harvest Supper Gala Nominees and Awardees Haynes Hall October 18th, 2017 The Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Award Opening at 5 p.m. Recipients for the following award categories.
Citizen of the Year: Ellen Corea
Halloween Dance Lifetime Achievement: Irene Prins Haynes Hall October 28, 2017 Farm Family of the Year: Ko Bruning and family $10 at the door, Opening at 8 p.m., Midnight Lunch pro- The Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Award Recipients for the following award categories. vided The Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the top three finalists in the category of ‘People’s Choice for Customer Service’ Sargent Community Events Scott Beauclair and Darryl Deutsch – Napa Auto Parts Katelyn Keddy – Soapy’s Car and RV Wash • September 30 - 9 a.m. - Fall pancake break- Jason Burns – Cilantro & Chive fast The winner will be announced at the Gala. • November 25 - 6:30 p.m. - Pot Luck supper and Bingo At this year’s event, attendees will experience ‘Canada, 150 ago’ with a vintage theme • December 22 - 6:30 p.m. - Christmas Concert celebrating our country’s sesquicentennial birthday. • January 27, 2018 - 6:30 p.m. - Pot luck supper and AGM Musical guests will be Jo-Jo O and the Woods. Nominees and awardees will be recognized at the 2017 Business & Community Awards Gala Sargent Community Hall is located at the corner on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 5:30 pm at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Tickets cost $75/ of Sargent Lakeside Road and Haynes Road. Call each or $500 per table and are on sale for the general public at the Lacombe and District George Payne 403 784 3654 or Marie Payne 403 Chamber of Commerce office, 6005-50th Ave, Lacombe, open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or on our website at www.lacombechamber.ca To purchase tickets or for more information, please call 784 3444 for information 403.782.4300.
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PRESENTS Local youth harvests the old fashioned way!
Carson Ebeling, 13, is a man on a tional tractor mission. For the past three years, • a 1968 Massey Ferguson www.adriannation.com Carson has been adding to his fleet swather of vintage farm equipment. This • a 1973 Massey Ferguson year, he rented 17 acres of land 410 combine - which he pur- near his home and used his equip- chased this year ment to seed and harvest barley on • a 1962 Massey Ferguson the land. Super 92 combine Acoustic Guitar Master Farming has always been an inter- With the support of his family, Car- LIVE IN est to Carson, who was a member son has spent hours fixing these LACOMBE of the Nebraska 4H Beef club. Using machines with his dad. His brothers money that he saved from doing odd also helped him at harvest time. ST. ANDREWS UNITED CHURCH jobs and from selling his 4H cattle 5226 51 AVE, LACOMBE, AB FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH for beef, he has quite a collection, Looking to the future, Carson has no 7:30PM which includes: plans to slow down and has plans to • a seed drill from 1929 grow canola next year. TICKETS : $20 IN ADVANCE FROM LACOMBE CITY HALL, 5432 56 AVE • a 1950s Super W6 Interna- THE MAIN GALLERY & FRAMING 5240 45 ST(BESIDE DOLLARAMA) $25 AT THE DOORS (CASH ONLY) Silent Auction including PROCEEDS TO THE guitars signed by k.d. lang LACOMBE ARTS ENDOWMENT FUND and Adrian Nation
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Stay up to date! Follow us on social media Lacombe County Directory RR3, Lacombe Alberta T4L 2N3 www.lacombecounty.com www.facebook.com/LacombeCounty Department Numbers: Main Office - 403-782-6601 @LacombeCounty Planning & Development - 403-782-8389 Environmental & Protective Services - 403-782-8959 Operations - 403-782-8379 Public Works Shop - 403-782-3567 General TAX PAYMENTS Toll Free from Eckville and Ponoka 403.357.1770 Like other on-line bill After Hours Emergency Answering Service 403.357.1210 payments, there may be a Administration Fax 403.782.3820 processing delay on on-line Tax Public Works Fax 403.782.5356 Payments. Payments MUST For Service Requests, see our website - or phone the switchboard at 403-782-6601 be in our bank account on or Senior Administration before the payment date, or penalties will apply. Don't leave it Terry Hager, County Commissioner 403.304.6373 (c) until the last minute. Tim Timmons, Manager of Corporate Services 403.896.0346 (c) Phil Lodermeier, Manager of Operations 403.304.0401 (c) Dale Freitag, Manager of Planning Services 403.304.0213 (c) Keith Boras, Manager of Environmental & Protective Services 403.318.3311 (c) COUNTY NEWS Council Home Cell is published by Lacombe County and printed by PostMedia. If you have feedback or story ideas, please contact: Rod McDermand, Division 1 403.747.2131 403.318.1503 Brenda Knight, Division 2 403.788.2168 403.550.2168 Nicole Plewis, Communications Coordinator [email protected] Barb Shepherd, Division 3 403.340.9724 403.782.6601 Paula Law, Division 4 403.784.3803 403.348.1755 Ken Wigmore, Division 5 403.782.2593 403.588.1222 Keith Stephenson, Division 6 403.748.2431 403.350.4940 Dana Kreil, Division 7 403.746.3607 403.358.9400
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