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Friday, April 16, 2021 | Volume 4 Lacombe County concerned about unpaid What’s Inside oil and gas property taxes 2 Election 2021: Third Party Lacombe County is speaking up to support the Rural • $706,524 – unpaid taxes owed by bankrupt/ Advertising Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) in highlighting the insolvent oil and gas companies 3 **Division 7 Ratepayer Meeting concerns and implications of unpaid oil and gas property taxes. Though the RMA and its members have continually 3 Lead Testing Program advocated the Government of Alberta to address the Recently, the RMA provided member municipalities with legislative and policy loopholes that allow oil and gas 4 COVID-19 information the results of a survey they conducted on unpaid oil and companies to forego paying property taxes, no action has gas property taxes borne by rural municipalities in Alberta. been taken by the Province to address this ongoing and 5 Safety First The survey results indicate that rural municipalities face growing issue. an overall unpaid oil and gas property tax burden of 8 Rain Barrel Initiative Update $245.7 million, with still-operating oil and gas companies Lacombe County is committed to bringing awareness 8 Wild About Bees workshop responsible for 57% of these unpaid taxes. to this concern and supporting the RMA with its efforts. Unpaid taxes impact ratepayers and municipalities in “Lacombe County recognizes the challenges facing the several ways: 9 Weed season coming soon oil and gas industry and has a long history of partnering with companies operating in the area to grow the rural • Municipalities across the province rely on property 11 Verbenone for Pine Beetles taxes to fund the services and infrastructure that the economy,” said Paula Law, Reeve of Lacombe County. 12-13 Subdivision Activity & Map “Many of our ratepayers are experiencing financial oil and gas industry utilizes daily. Lacombe County manages 360 kilometres of paved roads, 1,750 difficulties from the economic downturn and effects of 14 Railway Safety tips the COVID-19 pandemic. We do not support shifting the kilometres of gravel roads, and 147 bridges. Without unpaid oil and gas taxes to Lacombe County property consistent payment of property taxes, the County may 16 Council Highlights owners because some oil and gas companies are have a tough choice in the future of either reducing choosing not to fulfill their property tax commitments.” service levels. 21-23 Around Lacombe County • Municipalities have no choice but to recover every Unpaid oil and gas company taxes is a very profound www.lacombecounty.com issue for Lacombe County, as indicated below: dollar not paid in property taxes by the oil and gas industry from other property taxpayers in the form • $1,317,764 - total unpaid oil and gas company taxes, of increased tax rates or reduced service levels. In including written-off taxes. This total includes: Lacombe County, the impacts of this issue alone could force a 2% increase in County property tax rates in • $611,240 – unpaid taxes owed by still-operating order to recover lost annual oil and gas tax revenues oil and gas companies and without reducing service levels. NATIONAL VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK April 18-24, 2021

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May 1, 2021 is the start of the "election ad- vertising period". Lacombe County is required to maintain a register of third parties who It is recommended that all candidates NEW for 2021 engage in election advertising (in amounts of refer to the LAEA as they are responsible $1,000 and more). to ensure he/she is following proper pro- Municipal cess with regard to advertising, campaign Please note: The specific details are found contributions and expenses. Failure to in the Local Authorities Election Act Part 8 comply can lead to a penalty. Election (Section 162 to 188.1).

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Sign up TODAY for the Wild About Bees workshop We know native pollinators are on uled for May 6, 2021 from 6:30- istics of the hummingbird, as the decline, but what is the num- 9:30 p.m. via Zoom (the link will be well as Ellis Bird Farm's other ber one thing we can do to combat emailed to all those who preregis- favourite local birds this? By creating more habitat for ter). them! Presenters include: Learn about Lacombe County’s Register for the FREE Wild About new Wild About Bees program and • Wild About Bees Program, Bees workshop TODAY. You can be mailed a free native wildflower Agriculture Coordinator - sign up through the Eventbrite seed package and receive a hand- Jalene Makus link (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ book to get yourself started. You • Skinner’s Native Seeds, wild-about-bees-kick-off-tick- will learn: Owner – John Skinner ets-141881965779) or by calling • How this seed mix was 403-782-8959, if Eventbrite sign • Alberta Native Bee Council, collected naturally and pro- up assistance is needed. Space is President – Megan Evans cessed limited, so make sure to register • About the many, many types before the workshop fills up! • Ellis Bird Farm, Site Manager of native bees and how to cre- - Sandy Van Dijk Event Details: ate a well put together pollina- tor garden The virtual workshop is sched- • The benefits and character- 2 April 16, 2021 - County News County launching lead Preregister at https://division7meeting.eventbrite.ca for event reminders. Meeting links and details are also on testing program for www.lacombecounty.com and on our Facebook page. Alberta Environment & Parks (AEP) Utilities staff testing regulated water systems of Mirror, Lakeview Estates and Aspelund Industrial Business Parks This summer, Lacombe County will launch a lead testing program, to ensure residents have safe drinking water in their homes and businesses. This program is in response to updated guidelines put forth by the federal government, which lowers the maximum acceptable concentration of lead from 0.010 mg/L to 0.005 mg/L with the point of compliance being the resident’s tap.

The first step is to identify areas of highest risk. Buildings that were constructed before 1960 are the first priority for testing. Building codes at that time allowed the use of lead piping for home water services, as well as plumbing solder and brass fittings with high lead content. These are the primary sources of lead contamination in drinking water.

Lacombe County Utilities staff will be conducting lead testing from May to September of 2021. To accomplish this, they will be selecting a percentage of houses and businesses that have a higher chance of lead service lines based on construction date.

Letters will be sent to home and business owners advising of this and setting up a date/time for County staff to test the tap for lead. It is important to note that results will be kept confidential. The individual results of testing will only be released to you, the homeowner, and Alberta Environment & Parks (AEP). A letter of consent must be signed to release information to AEP. National Volunteer Appreciation Why is Lacombe County only testing in AEP regulated systems? Week is April 18-24 Please note: At this time, only homes/businesses within municipal water systems under the Lacombe County would like to recognize the hundreds of volunteers of all ages who donate jurisdiction of Alberta Environment will be tested. their time and talent. These people ensure that our communities are supportive, inclusive and welcoming places to live, work and play. Farm water wells and small systems under the jurisdiction of Alberta Health Services (AHS) will not There are so many amazing volunteers in and around the County: coaches involved in local be sampled by Lacombe County. Farms or small sports teams, the individuals running our community halls, community event coordinators, system owners that wish to test lead content would be volunteer firefighters, 4-H leaders, companions for seniors, Big Brothers or Big Sisters, advocates responsible for their own testing. for Victim Services, or one the many people who make Lacombe County a great place.

Lacombe County can assist ratepayers who are COVID-19 has turned our world upside down this year, but our volunteers have continued to concerned about their water quality or who require serve their communities through it all. Thank you! information in testing their home for lead. Please contact Lacombe County’s Community Services Department at 403-782-8959. For more details, as “Thank You” for making Lacombe County a great well as Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our place! website at www.lacombecounty.com.

3 CountyCounty News News - - August April 16, 18, 2021 2017 COVID-19: What YOU need to know

While the office remains open, Lacombe County is following AHS guidelines and some County staff are working from home.

As such, the public is advised to call ahead to ensure the staff member you are wishing to meet with is in the office. All staff members are available via email and cell phone.

We ask that you consider using the following alternative service options: • Phone (403-782-6601) • Email ([email protected]) • Online service request portal • Facebook (@LacombeCounty)

Please use teleconference or video-conference tools whenever possible to meet with staff. In-person meetings with staff can be scheduled by contacting the employee directly, or by phoning the main office line for assistance. COVID-19 Vaccine Information COVID-19 vaccines help Emerging evidence shows prevent you from getting first doses of the vaccine infected and protect you from are at least 80% effective at getting severely sick if you preventing severe illness. do get it. They are safe, ef- Second doses are necessary fective and save lives. to ensure you're protected for as long as possible. Albertans are being vaccinat- ed as fast as supply allows. Second doses are being This is happening in phases administered up to 4 months so people most at risk get it later so all Albertans over first. More groups will be eli- 18 can be protected with the Variant cases push Alberta to return gible as we get more doses. first dose by the end of June. This change is in line with Until most Albertans are many other jurisdictions. to Step 1 restrictions protected, fully vaccinated people must still follow all First and second dose The Government of Alberta recently announced • Weddings can have a maximum of 10 people. health measures: no indoor appointments are booked a return to Step 1 public health measures to limit Funerals services must be limited to 20 at- gatherings, keep 2 metres separately. Reminders to the spread of COVID-19 throughout the province. tendees with mandatory masking and 2 metre apart, wear a mask in public, book second appointments physical distancing between households and stay home when sick. will be issued. The change was made due to a steep current • No festivals or events are permitted and predicted rise of variant cases throughout the • Working from home should be implemented Phases Anyone who received their province which threaten to overwhelm the health- whenever possible Everyone who wants a vac- first dose prior to March 10 care systems. • Places of worship must limit their regular cine, will get a vaccine. But will still receive their second attendance to 15 per cent of the fire code oc- As of April 7, the City of Lacombe has 43 cases you may have to wait until dose within 42 days. All cupancy with mandatory masking of COVID-19 and the province has over 10,000 people most at risk get vac- existing appointments for • There will be restricted access to some busi- active cases. cinated first. second doses will be hon- nesses The return to Step 1 restrictions means the fol- oured. Review the phases to find lowing restrictions are in place for residents: A more detailed list of these measures can out when it's your turn. Exact UP-TO-DATE INFO ON • No indoor social gatherings in any setting be found at https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced- timelines will depend on ALBERTA'S VACCINE • Outdoor gatherings have a maximum of 10 public-health-measures.aspx. Residents who vaccine supply. Sign up to be PROGRAM is at https:// people wish to report a violation of these measures notified of changes. www.alberta.ca/covid19- can submit a complaint to AHS public health vaccine.aspx inspectors at 1-833-415-9179. 4 April 16, 2021 - County News SAFETY FIRST Blackfalds Adopts Exchange Zone Blackfalds has designated a safe ‘Exchange Zone’ thanks to the suggestion brought forward by com- munity members to the Town’s peace officers and the Blackfalds Policing Committee. Remember: Seeding season is starting! Exchange zones provide a safe way for the public to Whether you work in acres or hours, take exchange goods without time to enjoy each day the need to provide per- sonal information or have This spring, Lacombe County wishes ALL agriculture strangers come to your home address. producers a safe seeding season! “The need for a public location for exchanges to occur between people is something which has been brought forward in many communities as they grow,” explains Ken Morrison, Emergency Management and Protective Services Manager. “It provides [buyers or sellers] a place to arrange an exchange without having people attending their home.”

Morrison elaborated that the City of Edmonton implemented exchange zones in March of 2020 as there was an increase in online purchases, and consequently, crime in relation to those purchases. “The previous year, Edmonton Protective Ser- vices had made 77 arrests and laid 218 charges relating to the face-to-face buying and selling of online items. Internet communities all over [Alberta] have adopted these initiatives in the hopes of keeping people reasonably safe when making in- person exchanges.”

The Blackfalds exchange zone consists of two designated parking stalls and is locat- ed in the parking lot in front of the Protective Services building at 4405 South Street.

RCMP Sergeant Brent Dueck said that the location was chosen because of its already established security measures in and around the building and is manned 24 hours a day. “The Protective Services building was chosen as there are security cameras in place and outside lighting along with police officers and Fire Department FIRE RESTRICTION personnel coming and going all hours of the day and night.” in effect

As of April 6, 2021, a Fire Restriction is in effect for all of Lacombe County due to expected warm temperatures and increased wind speeds. At this time, Lacombe County has cancelled current fire permits and has suspended any fire permit requests. We ask that ALL fires are extinguished until conditions improve.

As of publishing, this Fire Restriction remains in place. Please check out website OR the Alberta Fire Bans website for the most current information and updates.

5 CountyCounty News News - - August April 16, 18, 2021 2017 MIRROR CORNER

Foodgrains Project looking for land on We love local east side of Lacombe County for 2021 The Central Alberta Foodgrains Project will be seeding 120 acres of canola “Climate change, conflict and the businesses! southeast of Lacombe in May, to assist pandemic has increased the need for with feeding the hungry in the world. food assistance throughout the world,” We are looking for Mirror states Maas. “If we can all do our part, businesses to feature in This is the 26th year for the growing large or small, it will make a positive project, and just over $100,000 was impact for people in such countries as the Mirror Corner. raised in 2020 and forwarded to the Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone and South If you operate a business in the Mirror Canadian Foodgrains Bank in Winni- Sudan.” area and want to be profiled peg. Funds raised are matched on a 4 in the County News, please email to 1 basis by the Federal Government, The committee was planning a 25 year [email protected] so the project’s return was actually celebration dinner for the project in with a write-up and photos of your over half a million dollars. April 2020 but the pandemic postponed business. it. The committee plans to still hold the “Our field for 2021 is located at Pren- event at some point in the future when We'd love to hear from you! tiss Road and Township Road 40-2 on it is safe to do so. the east side, directly south of Wolf’s Botanical,” indicates committee mem- If you wish to make a cash donation ber, Doug Maas. “The last two years to the growing project, please make we were west of Highway 2, so now we cheques payable to the Central Alberta are on the east side and will re-connect Foodgrains Project and mail to: with producers that have helped in the past in this area.” Chris Dyck, Site 13, Comp 21, RR 1 Lacombe, AB T4L 2N1 Farmers provide their machinery, fuel and time to seed and harvest the crop. Local input suppliers assist with seed, fertilizer and weed spray. The com- mittee purchases crop insurance and normally has to purchase some of the inputs. Individuals/companies can Did You Know? There is financial assistance available for make cash donations to the project to Seniors over the age of 65 for household assistance such as cover some of the costs, and in turn receive a charitable tax receipt. housekeeping, snow removal, or grass cutting?

Mirror Royal Canadian Legion Branch 189 - 5015 50th Avenue Meat Draws Saturday at 4 p.m. General meetings second Sunday at 1 p.m. (unless otherwise posted).

Mirror Skate Park 2021 Mirror Dog Tags Located across the street by the A license is required for all dogs in Mirror. community hall. Meetings occur the Dog tag renewals will be mailed out in second Tuesday of month. Special Needs Assistance for Seniors considers specific items that fall into one of December. The fee is $30 for an altered the following three categories: dog and $50 for an unaltered dog. Mirror and District Museum Appliances/furniture | Health supports | Personal supports For more information please call (403) Meetings are on the first Monday of the 782-6601 or visit www.lacombecounty. month at 7 p.m. Call 403-788-3828 for com (County Services >Hamlet of more information. Mirror>Policies/Bylaws>Dog Control). MORE INFORMATION AT: CN Rail crossing delays https://www.alberta.ca/seniors-special-needs-assistance.aspx Friends of the Mirror Library Society If you experience delays longer than 20 If you are interested in the library, we minutes at the Mirror rail yard crossing, invite you to join our Mirror Library Board. call CN Rail at 1-800-465-9239. Follow the Your interest and input are welcomed! prompts and be ready to provide details shown on the crossing signal mast to CN personnel. Transport Canada may be reached at 1-888-463-0521. 6 April 16, 2021 - County News OPERATIONS Road Ban Season is here! The season when bans are placed considered under extreme situations. conditions and limited in time to be With your assistance Lacombe County on Lacombe County roads to protect Lacombe County relies on ratepayers completed by either 10:00 a.m. or 12:00 will endeavor to keep the inconvenience the infrastructure is fast approaching. and industry to use their best p.m. depending on weather. to all industries to a minimum. For a Road bans are required during spring judgement when it comes to road use. complete listing of affected roads, go due to the ground thawing, therefore Reporting any signs of road damage 2. Special permits to haul up to 90% to www.lacombecounty.com or contact leaving county roads susceptible to to Lacombe County’s Operations may be considered for roads that are Lacombe County at 403.782.8379. damage. Department can be beneficial so we banned at 75%. can facilitate repairs as quickly as All commercial or industrial Historically Lacombe County has possible. 3. Special permits to haul up to 100% hauling within Lacombe placed very few bans on the roads may be considered for roads that are County requires a road use during the spring thaw and usually The necessary movement of grain has banned at 90% limits them to paved roads that do not been recognized by County Council and agreement. have the structural strength required to we strive to work with the agriculture 4. Special permits may be considered handle heavy loads. Road bans are just community to facilitate the movement for 100% loads on banned roads but PHONE toll-free ROADATA a mechanism to minimize damage to of grain through the road ban season. only to allow access to the nearest non- SERVICES for permits: roads and prevent costly repairs. Grain hauling on banned roads will be banned road. • SERVICE RIG PERMITS considered, provided a special permit 1.888.830.7623 Gravel roads are prone to damage in has been applied for and authorized by Road maintenance and rebuilding are • HEAVY HAUL/ALBERTA the spring, summer, and fall, but repairs Lacombe County. Other industries can very costly expenditures but can be PROVINCIAL PERMITS are much less expensive. Lacombe also be given special permission under minimized if road damage is recognized 1.888.444.9288 County seldom places road bans on certain circumstances before major repairs are required. The • DRILLING RIG/OUT OF gravel roads since it would really restrict burden of these costs falls to County PROVINCE (AB)/ WELL industry, but on occasion the damage 1. Special permits will be considered ratepayers through taxation. SERVICING PERMITS can be extensive so road bans could be for loads being hauled under frost Lacombe County strives to work with 1.888.730.3745 industry and ratepayers to facilitate the flow of materials while keeping EMAIL: road maintenance costs down. General Information: info@roadata. com Spring road ban season is just Permit Related: permits@roadata. around the corner and depending on com weather the length of time that bans are in place can last from mid-March Any other inquiries can be directed to mid-June. to Lacombe County Enforcement at 403.782.8959

7 CountyCounty News News - - August April 16, 18, 2021 2017 ENVIRONMENT County Rain Barrel Initiative a success In July 2020, Lacombe County Environmental Coordinator. "Lacombe • a resident environmental Council approved the new County is committed to supporting sustainability product program. Community Engagement Program, our resident's understanding of which included a new funding environmental sustainability and The rain barrel sales were part of the program to focus on engaging a wider aiding them in making decisions that resident environmental sustainability range of County residents individually. consider their relationships to natural product program. Next year, the systems, communities, and future County will sell compost systems, and In April, Lacombe County kicked generations. the following year will sell pollinator off its first component of the new packages. Like the rain barrels, Community Engagement Program What is the Community Lacombe County will share the cost through the sale of nearly 100 rain Engagement Program? of these at an approximately 50/50 barrels. Within three weeks of launch, The new program will be for a rate. the rain barrels were almost all sold three-year term and will focus on (you can call 403-782-8959 to ask if engaging residents in environmental If you have any questions, please feel any remain in stock). sustainability. It will be made up of free to contact Jennifer at 403-782- three components: 8959 or email jberry@lacombecounty. "We were so encouraged with com. the response from residents who • a wetland education program, purchased a County rain barrel," • an environmental stewardship said Jennifer Berry, Lacombe County award, Report a suspicious property What is SCAN? these properties is turned over to the The Safer Communities and police to investigate. Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit makes communities safer by using civil What are signs I can look for in legislation to target residential and my neighbourhood? commercial problem properties in rural The following are common signs of and urban Alberta where specified suspicious or illegal activity. Observing illegal activity is occurring regularly. This one of the following doesn’t always includes drug trafficking, prostitution signal illegal activity, but if they occur WILD and gang-related crime. frequently or together, a problem may exist. AboutAbout BeesBees SCAN holds owners accountable for activity taking place on their property Signs to look for include: and supports landlords by helping • Residents that are rarely seen, them remove problem tenants who distant or secretive disrupt neighbourhoods and destroy • Frequent visitors and unusual traffic We know native pollinators are on the decline, property. A resource for communities at odd times of the day or night across Alberta, the unit initiates • People repeatedly visiting the but what is the number one thing we can do to investigations based on citizen property who only go to the door tips and works in partnership with for short durations combat this? Create more HABITAT! residents to increase safety. • Increased vehicle or foot traffic • Frequent late-night activity How does SCAN work? • Windows blackened or curtains When a community member reports always drawn a problem property to SCAN, the unit • Extensive investment in home May 6, 2021 | 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. will begin an investigation. Once the security investigation confirms the activity, • Neglected property and yard FREE | VIRTUAL Event via Zoom investigators will contact the property • Presence of drug paraphernalia or owner to try and solve the problem strange odours coming from the informally. property Register for this FREE event via the Eventbrite link below or • Residents who regularly meet If informal efforts are unsuccessful, vehicles near the property for short by calling 403-782-8959 SCAN can apply to the courts for a periods of time Community Safety Order (CSO) that https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wild-about-bees-kick-off-tick- calls for owners to meet a number of Contact us ets-141881965779 conditions, or for the property to be To report a problem property and play closed for a role in keeping your community up to 90 days. safe, please contact SCAN at 1-866- 960-SCAN (7226). You can also file a SCAN uses civil legislation to target complaint online at www.scan.alberta. properties, not people. Any criminal ca Calls are toll-free and all complaints activity uncovered when dealing with are confidential. 8 April 16, 2021 - County News AGRICULTURE Weed season is around the corner: Early detection is KEY! Most weeds start appearing in mid-May (usually) Weed Inspections Call Lacombe County at 403.782-8959 if: and are easiest to control when they first "pop The Agriculture team believes that early detec- • You have concerns about weeds on a prop- up". If you see a troublesome weed, you should tion and rapid response is the most effective erty. take action early, as leaving them can have sig- method of managing invasive plants. • You would like a consultation on weeds on nificant negative impacts. The longer you leave your property. weeds, then more difficult they are to control or The employment of seasonal weed inspectors • You want to drop off a weed sample for iden- eradicate from your property. and the use of new technology assist Agriculture tification. (Please call prior to coming in, if staff in maintaining an effective, long term weed you require immediate identification.) The Weed Control Act of Alberta directs that all control program. • You want a list of local herbicide or pest con- landowners are responsible for keeping weeds trol applicators in your area. under control. This also includes Lacombe How We Can Help County. The County is responsible for controlling Agriculture staff are available to work with More information weeds on properties under County control, and residents to prevent and resolve weed control We have a list of noxious and prohibited weeds directing private landowners/tenants to do so on issues. They can assist by identifying plant spe- on our website at: https://www.lacombecounty. their properties as well. cies and presenting solutions based on resident com/index.php/weed-identification-and-control. and County experience, along with research results using various weed control methods. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lacombe County at 403-782-8959.

Request for “No Spray” Areas

Lacombe County recognizes that some landowners/tenants are not in favor of having County-owned roadside ditches adjacent to their property treated with herbicides for weed control. To accommodate these landowner/tenants Lacombe County will, at the request of the landowner/tenants, allow the option of carrying out vegetation control on County right-of-way adjacent to their property subject to the following conditions: • Landowner/tenant will complete a ‘No Spray’ request form and submit it to the County’s Agricultural Fieldman prior to April 30 of that year. The request is for a three-year term. • Landowner/tenant will control all Prohibited Noxious and Noxious weeds as designed under the Weed Control Act before July 15 or as deemed necessary by the Agricultural Fieldman for all years affected by the agreement. • The County will control, by all means necessary, all Prohibited Noxious or Noxious weeds not controlled by July 15. • All agreements will be automatically terminated should the control of Prohibited Noxious and Noxious weeds not be carried out as stated in The ‘Farm Family of the Year’ award rec- locally when possible and have an inter- condition 2, and future agreements will be at the discretion of the Agricul- ognizes a Lacombe County family whose est in finding new ways to educate future tural Fieldman. main business is in agriculture. It can be generations about agriculture. a dairy farm, a wheat farm or anything in • The County reserves the right to cancel any agreements and implement between as long as the family operates Nominations can be made by any indi- any control deemed necessary at any time. within the County. vidual or group, with final decisions on the award recipient being made by the Nominees should be involved in their selection committee comprised of cham- To Request a ‘No Spray’ Agreement or for further information, community through volunteerism and ber board directors. Nominees participate please call 403-782-8959. philanthropy; have multiple generations in an interview or will provide a completed actively working in the business; be pur- questionnaire to the selection committee suing new and innovative technology; be outlining their participation in the above- committed to doing business and buying mentioned categories. 9 CountyCounty News News - - August April 16, 18, 2021 2017 AGRICULTURE 2021: Year of the Bull The Chinese wheat option especially with the lat- Lunar Cal- est US policy on ethanol production. endar says Do not rule out having some pulses ATTENTION 2021 is the in the rotation as those markets for Grain Bag and Twine Recyclers in Lacombe County year of the alternative protein sources continue ox, but for to gather momentum and will pres- this example ent some marketing opportunities Are you recycling your agricultural plastics and twine helping to promote “the year this fall. agriculture sustainability? of the bull” Grant McCormick works. Every- Even though we are seeing some thing related late winter rallies in the fertilizer mar- IT ONLY WORKS IF YOU RECYCLE RIGHT!! to agriculture kets, most growers are well bought in 2021 is bull- suggesting good positioning on the Please ensure you are only recycling clean baler twine and/or grain bag plastic, to ish; the mar- number one input expense. Being ensure all product is accepted for recycle. See the following instructions below. somewhat aggressive when building kets, grower optimism and the fertility plan is a good strategy ultimately the sense of excitement to as the upside potential of the current be in food production when most sto- grain markets will reward any extra ries you hear in the news are nega- bushels produced. Use all the tried tive. Finding ways to take advantage and tested tools in the toolbox to of the profitable opportunities this drive yield potential. Such things as year while managing risk should be correctly chosen seed treatments, the focus. fungicides, fertility top-dresses and even plant growth regulators can Every commentary on commod- be the difference makers between NO feed bags ~ NO grain totes ~ NO silage plastic ~ NO bale wrap ity markets seems to say the same a good crop and an above average thing-Demand, Demand, Demand. crop. Demand has out-striped supply and Grain Bag Recycling Twine Recycling is pulling down ending stocks to the As the saying goes, “the devil is in point where the markets are very the details” and that is what sets the unsettled and reactive. With that really qw1*/075432121 good farmers said, the advice is that the new crop apart. From good pre-season plan- rally may not be done yet on most ning to equipment expertise to the crops apart from maybe HRS wheat. wealth of accumulated knowledge, Forward pricing no more than thirty those that focus on the details gen- to forty percent of your new crop pro- erally are rewarded with better out- duction prior to harvest and watch- comes. Farming is about managing ing for further strengthening would risk and the best way to manage risk be a prudent move. Over the last is to leave no stone unturned. Areas Requirements: Requirements: eight months many growers have like uniform seedling emergence and crop stand, timely and accurate • Agriculture producers who request grain bag recycling 1. Shake – Remove as much debris, snow or ice as possible. commented on setting price targets services must provide one individual on site, capable of Excessively dirty twine may be rejected, or subject to a too low in 2020 and missing upside weed control, being ahead of the assisting the rolling and collection operation. landfi ll tipping fee or additional charges at drop off . opportunities. Hindsight is 20:20 but crop staging game and minimizing • Grain bags MUST BE FREE of grain, mud, dirt debris, and 2. Bag – Place loose twine in a Clean Farms Twine Recycling equipment failures are all examples vermin. Bag and tie bags to close. Please do not knot the twine. setting aggressive pricing targets Clean Farms Twine Recycling bags are available free of • To ensure used grain bags are eligible for recycling, grain leading into the new crop year is a that reduce risk and minimize stress. charge at Lacombe County offi ce or Lacombe Regional bag collection services should be scheduled within one Waste Services Commission Transfer Sites. good strategy. week of grain extraction. The phrase “making hay while the 3. Return – Return to a Lacombe Regional Waste Services • Grain bag collection services are off ered free of charge. Commission Transfer Site during regular business hours. More and different cropping options sun shines” is one that has been used a lot this winter to describe the are looking promising especially Details: Details: here in Central Alberta. The current current opportunity that awaits the market commentary suggests corn 2021 growing season. Of course, At this time, Lacombe County is ONLY collecting grain Producers can pick up Clean Farms Twine Recycling Bags at everyone knows that Mother Nature bags. The grain bags will be rolled and collected directly the Lacombe County offi ce and Lacombe Regional Waste will be the commodity that “lifts all at the farm sites for eventual delivery to a plastic recycling Services Commission Transfer Sites during regular business boats” (will support all grains) in the still needs to cooperate and deliver center in Alberta. hours. Twine will only be accepted if it is placed in the the final piece of the puzzle to what Clean Farms Twine Recycling Bag, and then brought to the feed and ethanol sector. Some of collection site. the contenders this year include feed could be an amazing year even in barley (the forgotten one) which has the shadow of the global pandemic. a very strong initial outlook and with Getting ready for spring is what To book grain bag collection or further potentially lower input costs could be makes farming so incredibly reward- questions regarding agriculture plastics or ing, the onset of another growing one of the most profitable options. twine recycling, please call 403- 782-8959. Central Alberta has a reputation for season! Good luck with #Plant21. growing bushels, but not always Submitted by Grant McCormick number one high protein so looking Agronomist, Central Alberta Co-op ONLY A FEW WEEKS LEFT | The deadline to get your at CPS wheat might be the stronger (Lacombe) grain bags rolled is APRIL 30. Twine can be recycled all year (see details above for more info). 10 April 16, 2021 - County News AGRICULTURE Verbenone for Mountain Pine Beetle pest control Verbenone (trimethyl-bicyclo- been most effectively used to pro- heptenone) is a semiochemical. tect hi-valued trees over a relatively In relation to mountain pine beetle small area when beetle population (MPB), verbenone acts as an anti- pressure is low to moderate. Areas aggregation pheromone. of use may include: backyards, resorts, campgrounds, woodlots, MPBs aggregate in large numbers ornamental plantings, genetic sites, when colonizing host pine trees. species at risk, forest stands of high The types and rates of pheromones ecological or social value etc. released by beetles during this phase of attack influences the level For more information on Verbenone, of attack on a given tree. At the be- its effectiveness and proper use, ginning of an attack, chemicals pro- visit: duced by infested trees and by the • Government of Alberta web- beetles attract additional beetles of site: https://www.alberta.ca/ the same species. As the number of mountain-pine-beetle-prevent- MPB approaches the maximum that further-spread.aspx the tree can support, the beetles in • Verbenone use guidelines the tree release verbenone to repel https://open.alberta.ca/ newly arriving beetles. dataset/90030dce-5fd5- Verbenone is also synthetically pro- 4f1b-a897-2846e80fb313/ duced and commercially available. resource/1bebb919-6585- BLACK KNOT It can be deployed in small plastic 474f-a6f3-bd2803313a69/ pouches to help protect pine trees download/2010-verbenone-use- DIBOTRYON MORBOSUM from MPB attack. Verbenone has guidelines-april-2010.pdf

What is black knot?

Black knot, caused by the fugus apiosporina morbosa, is a very common disease of trees. This disease reduces the aesthetic value of affected specimens, as infections spread rapidly; high levels may result in the eventual death of the tree.

The most distinguishing feature of black knot is the characteristic black, tar-like swellings that develop on branches of the infected plant.

Remember: Seeding season is starting soon.

Share the road | Drive with care | Have patience HOW TO CONTROL

Let's all make it home safely this spring season!  Prune out all knot-bearing branches during late fall, winter or very early spring when plants are dormant and knots are easy to see.

 Remove infected branches to at least 15-20 cm Watch out for slow-moving below knot. It is preferable to prune an infected branch further back to an appropriate location, such as a healthy collar, rather than leave a stub. farm vehicles  If majority of the tree is infected the best control Driving a moving truck or an • Avoid overtaking or passing is to cut the whole tree down. oversized load? If you get on the another vehicle  highway and must drive under the • Be cautious when turning left Cutting blades or any tools used should be disinfected after pruning to not spread this speed limit, here's what to do: at an intersection or into a disease. • Move to the right lane when driveway safe to do so • If a traffic control device directs  Diseased wood must be destroyed immediately • Drive as close to the right curb slow moving traffic to use a (burned or buried) diseased knots can produce and release spores for up to 4 months after removal. or edge of the roadway as specific lane, drive only in that possible lane

For further information - contact your local Agricultural Fieldman: 403.782.8959 [Pick the date] [Edition 1, Volume 1] 11

CountyCounty News News - - August April 16, 18, 2021 2017 SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY March 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021 Do you have Development Applications Received questions about o. ile o. pplicant Legal escription roposed evelopment ecision (otherwise pending) subdivision or 1 29/21 Angela Gessleman Pt. NE 19-40-25-W4M Setback Relaxation Approved development

Unit 9 Condo Plan 162 2594 Health Service 2 30/21 Raeann McNaught Approved activity? (Wild Rose Commercial Park) (Knotted Massage)

Lot 4 Block 2 Plan 002 4154 Greenhouse 3 31/21 Darrel & Amy Allen Approved (Milton Area) (Replacement)

Unit 114 Condo Plan 142 2139 4 32/21 Brian & Lorraine Simms Cottage Model) Approved (Sandy Point RV Resort)

Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 182 1806 Dwelling 5 33/21 Rylan Boon Approved Contact Us: (Pt. SE 14-38-25-W4M) w/Attached Garage

Lacombe County Lot 2 Block 1 Plan 162 3944 Home Based Business, Major 6 34/21 Dale Hansen Approved Planning Services (Pt. SW 28-38-03-W5M) (Renewal) (403) 782-8389 Unit 130 Condo Plan 202 1689 Modular Home 7 35/21 Robert & Sandra Schroeder Approved planning@ (Degraff's RV Resort) with Gazebo lacombecounty.com o. ile o. pplicant Legal escription roposed evelopment ecision Lot 8 Block 2 Plan 142 2146 Marina and/or Boat Rental & 8 36/21 Lance Dzaman (otherwise pending) Dale Freitag (Sandy Point RV Resort) Automotive Gas Bar Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 192 2986 Bed and Breakfast Director of 9 37/21 Billyco Junction Ltd. Planning Services (Pt. SE 12-40-26-W4M) (Renewal, The Honeyberry Inn)

Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 152 3219 Dwelling 10 38/21 Alan Murto Approved Cajun Paradis (Pt. SW 18-39-02-W5M) (Replacement) Senior Planner Additions on North and South of Lot 2 Block 1 Plan 094 0764 11 39/21 Matthew Codd home and extension of walk out (Pt. NE 20-41-26-W4M) Peter Duke basement. Planner / Development Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 102 1108 Dwelling Officer 12 41/21 Tanner & Lee Nielsen Approved (Pt. SE 27-40-2-W5M) (Replacement) Allison Noonan Howard Oudman & Freda Dwelling 13 42/21 NW 2-40-26-W4M Approved Planning Services Molenkamp-Oudman w/Attached Garage Administrative Assistant

Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 212 0544 14 43/21 Jessie & Brandon Bajema Setback Relaxation Chelsey Teers (Pt. NW 12-39-03-W5M) Planning Services Pt. NE 13-39-27-W4M Sign for Burbank Hall & Receptionist 15 44/21 Randy Svederus Approved (Burbank Park) Campground

Lot 8 Plan 982 4271 Campground, Major 16 45/21 Lance Dzaman (Sandy Point RV Resort) (275 Stall Campground)

Robert & Delores Fyles Lot 17 Block 6 Plan 856MC Setback Relaxation for House 17 47/21 Approved 12 Barbara Van Aalst (Birch Bay, Gull Lake) and Shed (Existing) April 16, 2021 - County News

MAP OF ACTIVITY

o. ile o. pplicant Legal escription roposed evelopment ecision (otherwise pending) Lacombe County MP

Sand and Gravel Extraction 18 48/21 C-Key Trucking Ltd. SE 28-41-27-W4M / MLA contact info and Processing Mr. Blaine Calkins MP for Red Deer - Lacombe Lot 3 Block 1 Plan 202 0049 Dwelling 19 49/21 Gregory Keller Approved Phone:(587) 621-0020 (Pt. NW 26-39-22-W4M) (Replacement) Toll-Free: 1-800-665-0865 Fax: (587) 621-0029 Unit 171 Condo Plan 142 2139 20 50/21 Dynamic Modular Homes Cottage Model Website: https://blainecalkinsmp.ca/ (Sandy Point RV Resort) Mr. Ron Orr (UCP) 21 51/21 Nick & Carol Lesher Pt. SE 12-38-24-W4M Dwelling MLA for Lacombe - Ponoka Phone: (403) 782.7725 Toll-Free: 1.800.565.6432 Unit 124 Condo Plan 202 1689 Park Model 22 52/21 Glenn Fraser Approved Fax: (403) 782.3307 (Degraff's RV Resort) with Sunroom Email: lacombe.ponoka@ assembly.ab.ca Subdivision Applications Received Mr. Jason Nixon (UCP) ile MLA for Rimbey-Rocky Mountain o. pplicant Legal escription roposed ubdivision ecision o. (otherwise pending) House-Sundre Phone: (403) 638.5029 Brandon Bajema 23 S-008-21 Pt. NW 12-39-3-W5M Fragmented Fax: (403) 638.0035 Jessie Bajema Email: rimbey.rockymountainhouse. [email protected] 24 S-009-21 Ernest & Dorinda Beskowiney Pt. SE 1-39-3-W5M 1st Parcel Out Conditionally Approved Mr. Devin Dreeshen (UCP) 25 S-010-21 Keith & Darlene Murphy SW 22-39-27-W4M 1st Parcel Out MLA for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake Phone: (403) 865.7580 ile o. pplicant Lots 9-11Legal Block escription 1 Plan 142 5076 roposed ubdivision ecision Toll-Free: 1.888.655.2535 26 S-011-21o. Tyson Crampain Boundary Adjustment (South Aspelund Industrial) (otherwise pending) Email: innisfail.sylvanlake@ assembly.ab.ca 27 S-012-21 Nick Lesher Pt. SW 2-41-25-W4M Fragmented

13 For more information contact Planning Services at 403-782-8389

CountyCounty News News - - August April 16, 18, 2021 2017 Rail Safety Tips for Farm Machinery Operators No matter what type of farm machinery you’re BEFORE YOU CROSS especially heavy or wide equipment — make sure it operating, it’s crucial to stay alert around railway Make sure your farm machinery is properly lined up can get across safely. Always contact the railway for crossings. Most farm crossings are passive (they with the railway crossing to ensure safe passage over assistance with any nonstandard equipment. don’t have warning lights, bells, gates or signs), the tracks. Take extra care to ensure the wheels cross so you have to take extra care to cross safely. Be the tracks at a 90-degree angle, otherwise heavily TOWING EQUIPMENT When towing equipment, always secure hitch pins sure to follow these tips — they could save your loaded wagons and tanks could tip over. with a pin key to prevent them from dislodging over life. Know the size of the machinery you’re operating, and rough farm crossings. Watch wagons and other STAY BACK make sure there is enough room on the other side of equipment while crossing to make sure nothing Never stop or park closer the tracks to fully clear the crossing without stopping. dislodges or falls onto the tracks. than 5 metres from the Remember that the back of your equipment should be nearest rail. Allow extra no closer than 5 metres from the nearest rail! Ensure IF YOU GET STUCK room for front-mounted that farm tractors towing heavily loaded tanks and If you stall or get stuck on the tracks, get out of buckets and chemical wagons will clear the crossing quickly and safely. the vehicle or machinery immediately and move at tanks on farm tractors. least 30 metres away. Contact the railway company BE PREPARED and let them know there is a vehicle on the tracks LOOK AND LISTEN FOR If you use a farm crossing regularly, be sure to (most companies post their emergency numbers TRAINS keep the following information handy in case of an at crossings, either behind the crossbuck or on the When approaching emergency: the location (railway, subdivision and signal house), or call 911. a crossing, open cab mileage) and the railway’s emergency phone number. windows, turn off radios REMEMBER: and fans, remove KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT Some farm machinery isn’t easily transported across Winter conditions can be especially hazardous. Snow headsets and listen for oncoming trains. Look can mute the sound of approaching trains, and ice carefully in both directions, making sure to move your railway tracks. Never try to cross with low-slung equipment — it could get lodged in the rails. If you’re can cause your equipment to slide into crossings. head and eyes around obstructions such as mirrors, Approach railway crossings in winter with extra care. windshield pillars and equipment. operating new farm machinery for the first time —

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Distance Percentage Description (km) Axle Weights Distance Percentage Description (km) Axle Weights Lacombe County Pavement * denotes change 34th Street ((Rge Rd 26-4) City of Lacombe Boundary north to Hwy 2A 3.2 100 Lacombe County Pavement Continued * denotes change Alix North Rd (Rge Rd 23-1) a) Jct of Hwy 12 north to Milton/Gadsby Road 12.6 100 Rge Rd 28-4 Old Hwy 12A south to New Hwy 12 .5 100 b) Jct of Milton/Gadsby Rd north to Cty Ponoka Boundary 6.4 100 Rock Pine Rd (Twp Rd 41-0) S ½ of 5-41-27 W4M 1.6 100 Aspelund Rd (Twp Rd 39-4) Jct Rge Rd 27-4 west to Hwy 20 17.5 90 Sandy Point – Access Rd East of Rge. Rd. 1-1 2.0 * 100 Barnett (Nursery) Rd (Rge Rd 27-0) Jct 58 Street City of Lacombe north to Hwy 2 2.5 75 Spruceville Rd (Rge Rd 27-4) a) Jct Hwy 12 north to Hwy 604 12.8 100 C & E Trail a) Jct Cty Rddr northerly to Hwy 597 2.5 100 Sunbreaker Cove Rd (Rge Rd 2-2) Jct Rainy Creek Rd south to S.V. Sunbreaker Cove 2.5 75 b) Jct Hwy 2A (NW 26-39-27-4) northerly through to SW 12-40-27-W4 7.5 75 Tees Access Jct Hwy 12 north to Hamlet of Tees 1.0 75 c) Jct Hwy 2A northerly to City of Lacombe 0.5 75 Twp Rd 40-2 (Will’s Hill Rd) Jct Hwy 2A west to Range Road 27-2 1.2 75 d) Jct City of Lacombe northerly to Hwy 2A 1.0 90 Twp Rd 41-4 Jct Hwy 792 west to Rge Rd 28-2 1.6 100 e) Jct Hwy 2 north easterly to Twp Rd 41-2 2.4 100 Wilson’s Beach Rd (Twp Rd 41-2) Jct of Hwy # 792 to Wilson Beach 0.9 * 100 f) Jct Twp Rd 41-2 north to Cty Ponoka boundary 6.4 75 Woody Nook Rd (Rge Rd 28-1) Jct Hwy 12 south to Aspelund Rd 9.5 90 Centreview Rd (Twp Rd 41-2) Jct Hwy 766 east to Lockhart Rd 5.7 *100 Jct Lockhart Rd to Hwy 20 10.3 100 Clive North Access (Rge Rd 24-5) Jct Village of Clive north to Milton/Gadsby Rd 4.8 100 (All asphalt surfaced within Hamlet) Clive South Access (Rge Rd 24-5.5) Jct Hwy 12 north to Village of Clive 1.0 75 Hamlets Haynes SE 4-39-24W4M 100 D & M Rd (Rge Rd 27-5) Jct Hwy 12 north to SW 5-41-27-4 3.2 100 Joffre SE 9-39-25 W4M 75 Duckett Rd (Rge Rd 27-0) Jct Hwy 2 north to Cty Ponoka Boundary 9.5 100 Morningside NE 35-41-26 W4M 75 Eckville North Rd (Rge Rd 3-5) a) Jct SSW 20-39-3-5 north to SW 29-39-3-5 1.6 100 Mirror N/2 21 & 28-40-22 W4M 100 b) Jct SW 29-39-3-5 north to Rainy Creek Rd 3.2 100 Rosedale SW 31-40-26 W4M 75

Eckville West Rd (Twp Rd 39-3) Jct Town of Eckville west to SSW 20-39-3-5 2.5 100 Tees SE 25-40-24 W4M 75

Freedom Road (Rge Rd 26-0) a) Jct Hwy 597 south to Hwy # 11 (RR 26-0) 8.8 100 b) Jct SW 4-39-25-4 east to Hwy 815 1.6 100 Subdivisions (Paved, oiled and internal roads) 75 Haynes Rd (Rge Rd 24-3) a) Jct Hwy 12 south to Lakeside/Sargent Road 6.4 100 b) Jct Lakeside/Sargent Road south to Hwy 11 12.8 100 Birch Bay Burbank Lakeview Estates Westside Country Est. Hwy 815 Extension (Rge Rd 25-4) Jct. of Hwy 11 southerly to Twp Rd 38-3 1.0 100 Jarvis Bay Access (Twp Rd 39-2) Jct Hwy 20 west to Jarvis Bay 1.5 100 Birch Meadows Deer Ridge Estates McLaurin Lane Wilson’s Beach Lacombe Lakeshore Dr a) Rge Rd 27-2 Jct Hwy 12 to Twp Rd 40-2.5 3.5 100 Blackstone Eagle’s Quay New Saratoga Wilson’s Beach Est (Rge Rd 27-2) b) Twp Rd 40-2.5 South to Will’s Hill Rd. (Twp. Rd 40-2) 1.0 75 Blissful Beach Fairbrother Shores of Sylvan Lakeside/Sargent Rd a) Jct Village of Alix west to Haynes Road 12.2 100 Brighton Beach Greystone Ranch Smythe SD (Twp Rd 40-0) b) Jct Haynes Road west to Hwy 815 9.5 100

c) Jct Hwy 815 west to Hwy 2A 17.3 100 Brownlow's Landing Lacombe Lake The Slopes Last Hill Rd (Twp Rd 39-4) Hwy # 766 to Eckville North Road 3.2 100 Lockhart Rd (Rge Rd 2-5) Jct Hwy 12 north to Cty Ponoka Boundary 9.5 *75 Meridian Rd (Rge Rd 1-0) Jct of Hwy # 12 to Brighton Beach 0.9 75 Gravel Lacombe County gravel roads 100 Milton/Gadsby Rd (Twp Rd 41-2) a) Jct Hwy 2A easterly to Hwy 815 12.5 100 Exceptions Rge Rd 27-3 (Railway tracks south of Hwy 597 to Blindman River) 1.2 50 b) Jct Hwy 815 east to Hwy 821 14.5 100 Rge Rd 3-2 Jct. Hwy 12 south to Twp Rd 39-4 (excl. first ½ mi. S of Rainy Creek) 8.85 * 75

c) Hwy 821 east to Hwy 21 19.0 100 Milton West Branch Rd (Twp Rd 41-2) Hwy 2 west to Hwy 792 16.9 100 Industrial Subdivisions Nova North Access (Twp Rd 39-0) Jct SW 5-39-25-4 east to Hwy 815 3.2 100 Aspelund Industrial Park (S/2 of 28-39-27 W4) 2.5 100 Old Burbank Rd Jct Hwy 597 (23-39-27-4) easterly to Hwy 597 (19-39-26-4) 3.0 75 Aspelund South Industrial Park (N/2 of 21-39-27 W4) 1.0 100 Otto Rd (Rge Rd 26-4) Jct Lakeside/Sargent Rd north to City Limits 6.5 100 Burbank Industrial Park (SW 23-39-27 W4) 1.0 100 Prentiss Rd (Rge Rd 26-0) a) Jct Hwy 597 north to Lakeside/Sargent Rd 6.5 100 Iron Rail Industrial Park (NE 23-40-26 W4) 1.6 100 b) Jct Lakeside/Sargent Rd north to Hwy 12 6.5 100 Wildrose Industrial Park (Pt NW 23-40-27 W4) 1.0 100 Rainy Creek Rd (Twp Rd 40-0) a) Jct Hwy 20 west to SH 766 19.0 100

b) Jct Hwy766 west to MD Clearwater Boundary 8.85 100 Rge Rd 1-1 (Sandy Point Rd) Jct Hwy 12A north to Sandy Point Access 4.5 100 Plus - Selective bans as required Rge Rd 1-4 (The Slopes) Jct of Rge. Rd. 1-4 and Twp. Rd. 39-2 north to Twp. Rd. 39-3 1.6 * 100 Rge Rd 1-1.5 Old Hwy 12A south to New Hwy 12 .66 100 All commercial or industrial hauling within Lacombe County

Rge Rd 2-4 (Westend Landing) South of Rainy Creek Road 1.6 100 require a road use agreement. Rge Rd 27-3 Railroad Track south of Hwy 597 southerly to Blindman River 1.0 50 Rge Rd 27-4 Jct Hwy 12 south to Aspelund Rd (Twp Rd 39-4) 9.6 NEW 100 Any other inquiries can be directed to Lacombe County Rge Rd 28-2 a) 12A south to New Hwy 12 1.6 100 Enforcement at 403.782.8959 b) Jct of Twp Rd 41-4 south to Rge Rd 28-2 Ext 2.6 100 Rge Rd 28-2 Ext Jct McLaurin Lane northerly to Twp Rd 41-2 (Wilson’s Beach Rd) 1.7 100 Please contact Roadata Services Ltd. 1-888.830-762315 f

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CountyCounty News News - - August April 16, 18, 2021 2017 COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS March 11, 2021

COVID-19 Q&A MUNICIPAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE MISSING LINK INTERNET LETTER OF Council was provided with an update on the latest – SYLVAN LAKE INTERMUNICIPAL SUPPORT COVID-19 statistics and the Province's ongoing DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP) Lacombe County will provide Missing Link Internet mandatory restrictions. The submission of an application for the Sylvan with a letter in support of applications made for grant Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan Project for funding to improve mobile coverage in the Lacombe FIRE SAFETY PLAN GUIDE consideration of the 2021 Minister’s Awards for County Area. The Fire Safety Plans, Lacombe County’s Guide Municipal Excellence received the endorsement of to Developing a Fire Safety Plan was endorsed by Council. BYLAW NO. 1334/21 AND BYLAW NO. 1335/21 resolution of Council. The Guide was developed to Bylaw No. 1334/21, a bylaw of Lacombe County to assist residents, contractors, and developers with MUNICIPAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE – TOWN amend the Lacombe County Municipal Development creating Fire Safety Plans and ensuring developed OF BLACKFALDS Plan Bylaw No. 1238/17 as it relates to general plans are finalized and approved as easily and Lacombe County will provide the Town of Blackfalds regulations and district requirements, was given first efficiently as possible. with a letter of support for their application for the reading by Council. Minister’s Awards for Municipal Excellence under the BYLAW NO. 1337/21 LACOMBE COUNTY FIRE Partnership category for the Eagle Builders Centre Council gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1335/21, a PROTECTION & EMERGENCY RESPONSE Project. bylaw of Lacombe County to amend the Lacombe Bylaw No. 1337/21, a bylaw of Lacombe County County Land Use Bylaw No. 1237/17 as it relates to to provide for the establishment and operation of UNPAID OIL & GAS COMPANY TAXES – general regulations and district requirements. volunteer fire departments and to provide for the LACOMBE COUNTY ADVOCACY protection and preservation of life and property within Lacombe County will advocate for a resolution to A public hearing regarding Bylaw Nos. 1334/21 and Lacombe County was read a first, second and third the unpaid oil and gas company property tax issue 1335/21will be held on April 8, 2021 commencing at time and was passed by Council. through the following actions: 9:00 a.m.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 1. Schedule a meeting with MLA and Minister of SUPPLEMENTARY ASSESSMENT Regarding the matter of Economic Development, Alberta Environmental and Parks Jason Nixon A report on a proposed Supplementary Assessment the County Manager was directed to investigate the and MLA Ron Orr Bylaw was received for information. options of hiring an Economic Development Officer; SMALL BUSINESS PROPERTY ASSESSMENT and further, a report in this regard will be presented for 2. Engage with local media FOR SUB-CLASS Council’s consideration at a future Council meeting. 3. Write to the Minister of Municipal Affairs A report on a proposed Small Business Assessment ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT C0401 Sub-class Bylaw was received for information. 4. Write to the Minister of Energy and the Alberta By resolution of Council, the 2018-2023 Long-Term Energy Regulator ALBERTA CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION – Construction Program was amended to modify Project BOULDER LAKE PROJECT C0401 by removing the north 550 meters from the APPOINTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL FIELDMAN Marc Fontana, representing the Alberta Conservation Program. Dion Burlock was appointed to the position of Association, provided a report on the proposed Agricultural Fieldman as per the Alberta Agricultural RMA SPRING CONVENTION RESOLUTIONS Boulder Lake Project. The report was received for Service Board Act. The resolutions to be presented at the RMA Spring information by Council. Virtual Convention were reviewed and received for information by Council. COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS March 25, 2021 TOWN OF BLACKFALDS – OUTDOOR ICE adopted policies AD(21) Cemetery Support and Policy Advisory Board. The purpose of the survey is to SURFACE PROJECT AD(31) Memorial Objects for Cemeteries as amended. help inform the interim board’s development of a Council approved RC(1) Capital Support of governance model for the operational board. Recreation and Culture Facilities funding for the Town POLICY AD(10) COUNTY VEHICLE USE of Blackfalds in the amount of $ 33,128 to assist with Revised Policy AD(10) County Vehicle Use received BYLAW NO. 1340/21 – RATES AND FEES BYLAW the Willow Park Outdoor Rink project. The total cost of the approval of Council. The proposed revisions Bylaw No. 1340/21, a bylaw of Lacombe County the project is $ 276,064 with the County’s share being to Policy AD(10) will address the associated tax to authorize the establishment of fees for various 12%. implications as defined by the Canada Revenue services, supplies, information, applications, and Agency (CRA) for the personal use of County vehicles appeals provided to the public was read a first, TOWN OF BLACKFALDS – ABBEY CENTRE (travel between the employee’s residence and place second and third time and so passed by Council. FITNESS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT of employment). Subsequently Schedule 2 and 3 of the County’s Council approved RC(1) Capital Support of F(1) Fire Protection and Fire Response Policy was Recreation and Culture Facilities funding for the Town XPLORNET GROUND SITE AGREEMENT rescinded. of Blackfalds in the amount of $ 30,725 to assist with The Xplornet Ground Site Agreement, which the Abbey Centre Fitness Equipment Replacement authorizes the installation and operation of an project. The total cost of the project is $ 341,393 with Xplornet Communications Inc. telecommunications the County’s share being 9%. tower at the Lacombe County Public Works shop Council Highlights & Minutes premises in Mirror was approved by Council as can be found on our website CORPORATE SERVICES POLICY REVIEW presented. under the ‘Council’ Link on Following a review of Lacombe County’s current the main page - or scan the Corporate Services’ administrative policies, Council ALBERTA POLICE ADVISORY BOARD SURVEY QR code (left) with your Council completed the Municipal Survey on the smartphone! Governance Model of the Operational Alberta Police 16 April 16, 2021 - County News Restorative Justice Processes now available for youth from Blackfalds The Red Deer County Police Advisory Committee justice system. (PAC) in partnership with the Blackfalds RCMP has formed a Restorative Justice (RJ) Program to provide The Rural Red Deer Restorative Justice program youth offenders from the Blackfalds detachment area, functions in partnership with the Blackfalds RCMP with an opportunity to avoid entering the criminal Detachment and is supported by a Community justice system by accepting responsibility for actions Advisory Council. The Council provides oversight, and repairing harm caused by those actions. direction and guidance to the program so that this community-based response to crime provides a This program is currently available within the safe, accessible, appropriate and effective option for Blackfalds RCMP detachment area which includes young offenders, those they have harmed, and their rural communities in both Red Deer and Lacombe communities Counties. The first set of referrals will begin in the Town of Blackfalds. At this time, access to the Restorative Justice program is through the Blackfalds RCMP School Participation in the RJ program is completely Resource Officer- Constable Jeffery Hewitt. Any voluntary. The youth involved in the event are Individual who has experienced harm by the actions accompanied by their parents/guardians in meetings of a youth, any youth who accepts responsibility for and any party may choose to not participate at harms that may have resulted from their actions, as any time. The process engages trained volunteer well as their parents, school teachers or counsellors facilitators to support the person harmed by the may connect with Constable Hewitt to determine if a offence to be able to share the impact of the harm referral to the program is appropriate. on them, their family and their community with the individual who has caused the harm. All parties If you are interested in learning more about the identify actions and meaningful consequences that Rural Red Deer Restorative Justice program contact would repair that harm. A contract outlining a time Debbie Leitch, Program Coordinator: debbie@ frame for the completion of the agreed upon actions is rrdrestorativejustice.ca or follow us on Facebook or Twitter. Blackfalds School Resource Officer signed. Successful completion of the contract results Constable Hewitt and his son Jackson in the avoidance of the incident progressing to the [email protected]

Regularly Scheduled Meetings for Lacombe County Council

Committee of the Whole First Tuesday of every second month at 9 a.m.

Council & MPC Second and fourth Thursday of every month, starting at 9 a.m..

The public and media are welcome to attend all Council & MPC meetings. An agenda will be posted to the website prior to the meeting.

17 CountyCounty News News - - August April 16, 18, 2021 2017 Linking Wildlife, Agriculture, and Industry

A slogan that Ellis Bird Farm (EBF) has operated with density polyethylene plant called LP7 at the Prentiss and staff wages. The MEGlobal Visitor Centre for many years is “linking wildlife, agriculture, and site in 2000, which they still operate today. This plant donation and operating grant provided allow Ellis Bird industry.” The wildlife component of Ellis Bird Farm produces polyethylene pellets. In 2004, MEGlobal Farm to continue to operate and carry out the vision is apparent by anyone who visits the site. Birds sing Canada UCL (MEGlobal) became EBF’s partner, and that “people know the place of Charlie and Winnie from the treetops, frogs and invertebrates inhabit the they currently operate two glycol plants situated at Ellis and are both educated and inspired to engage ponds, snowshoe hares bound through the brush, and the Prentiss site. The plant produces monoethylene in stewardship that continues the Ellis legacy.” EBF squirrels chatter loudly at passing visitors. Agriculture glycol which is used to make polyester fabric for is forever grateful to have MEGlobal as an industry at EBF may be less well known to our visitors, clothing, and polyethylene terephthalate for bottle partner. although EBF is a working farm that is rented out for production. Diethylene glycol, which is a byproduct, In addition to the years that Dow provided the annual the purposes of growing crops and providing pasture isused in the production of unsaturated polyester operating grant, they have also made several special for cattle. We also borrow goats and chickens each resins, plasticizers, acrylate and methacrylate resins, projects possible at Ellis Bird Farm through grants. summer for the entertainment and education of our and urethanes. MEGlobal has provided EBF with the They have provided funding for the Indigenous Circle visitors. annual operating grant since 2004. MEGlobal and Deck and Dow Bridge, constructed in 2019, the Dow When folks come to EBF, they will notice a large Dow are the industry link in EBF’s slogan. Gazebo, completed in 2020, and an oral history of petrochemical plant called the Prentiss site across MEGlobal also generously surprised EBF with EBF through a video project, which can be found at the road. As regular readers will know, this plant $450,000 to build a new Visitor Centre in 2013. The ellisbirdfarm.ca. was built on Charlie and Winnie Ellis’ land by Union MEGlobal Visitor Centre was opened in 2014 and EBF recognizes and is supremely grateful for the Carbide Canada Ltd. (UCCL) in 1982 after UCCL is used for board meetings; contains a gift shop; contributions from MEGlobal and Dow, and we want agreed to preserve the bluebirds that the Ellis’ cared hosts talks, presentations, workshops and education our visitors to know that we would not be here without for so much. EBF came into fruition because of this programs; and can be rented for public use. This them. deal. As part of the arrangement with EBF, UCCL building is vital to EBF operation. The annual provided an annual operating grant (with a cost-of- operating grant is used for various purposes including living adjustment). In 2001, Dow Chemical Canada operation and maintenance of the bluebird trail, (Dow) merged with UCCL and took over the annual infrastructure and building utilities and maintenance, Article submitted by Ellis Bird Farm operating grant payments. Dow built a linear, low farm operation expenses, administrative expenses,

Photos by Sandy Van Dijk, Site Manager & Biologist, Ellis Bird Farm

18 April 16, 2021 - County News Tax Installment Community Sport PAYMENT PLAN Participation “RESTART”

Sign up TODAY Grant Program Makadiff Sports, a privately for the monthly plan. Automatic funded provincial not-for-profit Budget-friendly organization, is pleased to announce a “Community Sport Contact Lacombe County at (403) 782-6601 or Simple Participation RESTART Grant Program” (RESTART Program) visit www.lacombecounty.com for more details. Convenient to assist the Alberta community sport sector for purposes of rebuilding and restarting community sport participation development endeavors throughout the province – to believes that the available pursue a positive, inclusive dollars will be beneficial and landscape that promotes truly “make a difference” at the www.novachemicals.com opportunities for healthy, local grassroots community level lifelong engagement with sport. of sport participation. In this COVID-19 has significantly regard, Makadiff Sports Board impacted community sport Chair Doug Mitchell states “this organizations in Alberta – as RESTART Program should assist stated by the SPORT FOR LIFE in a tangible way to ease or Society (2020): remedy some local community sport start-up circumstances “99% of Alberta sport in 2021 as well as encourage organizations have been and facilitate innovation in the impacted by COVID-19 … resumption of community sport Alberta organizations reported activities.” experiencing decreased revenue from sales of goods, membership Makadiff Sports wishes to and participation fees, fundraising extend its best wishes and and sponsorships." encouragement to all Alberta sport and recreation organizations The RESTART Program will offer which seek to improve the lives targeted financial support totalling of Albertans through active sport $300,000 to eligible grassroots and recreation – the benefits of sport organizations to assist in which are both critical and timely their recovery from the impacts of to the physical, mental, social and COVID-19 and in their preparation emotional health and wellbeing of Taking Care for a safe and proper 2021 our citizens. recommencement of community sport during and post-pandemic. The opportunity to apply for of our people and our neighbours RESTART Program grants will The objectives of the RESTART open on Thursday, April 1st, 2021 One of our core values is to be responsible—protecting Program and grant funding levels and will close on 5:00pm (MST) are: the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, Monday, 1. To support a COVID-safe May 31st, 2021. contractors and community. Maintaining safe and reliable and responsible return to operations enables us to deliver our resin products to community sport activities - For more detailed information on $1,000 grants. the RESTART Program please customers for food packaging and medical supplies that refer to the Makadiff Sports 2. To help stabilize and sustain website: www.makadiffsports.org. are so important during the COVID-19 pandemic. the continued delivery of community sport development Please pass on this grant services - $2,500 grants. information to other prospective community sport organizations. 3. To support innovative “restart” projects/initiatives that will creatively enhance and advance mass sport participation at the grassroots level - $6,000 grants. The Makadiff Sports Board of Directors 19 CountyCounty News News - - August April 16, 18, 2021 2017 ATTENTION STUDENTS Dave Donley Memorial Scholarships

The Dave Donley Memorial Scholarships were established in 2018 by the Donley Family in loving memory of their son Dave Donley Jr. Amount $7,500.00 per award (there are two individu- al scholarships available at $7,500.00 each) The 2021 theme is Local and agencies, as well as Metis and from the University of Alberta and Application Deadline International Perspectives in Com- Indigenous group MacEwan University will par- April 30, 2021 munity Safety and Well-being. ticipate in the Safe Community The Alberta Community Crime An important component of our Places Competition. Eligibility Prevention Association (ACCPA) conference is a competition for Open to all Canadian post-secondary stu- membership comprises both rural post-secondary students with a fo- Learn more or register at www. dents who have been accepted or are and urban communities, police cus on crime prevention. Students albertacrimeprevention.com attending a postsecondary institution in Canada in an information technology or computer studies program. The student can be enrolled in any year of study at a univer- sity, college or technical school. **This includes Tetra Tech employees and their children in Canada. Criteria 1. Demonstrate a passion for information technology or computer programming 2. Demonstrate the ability to problem solve through creative thinking 3. Demonstrate an enthusiasm to help oth- ers Application Process Complete the Dave Donley Memorial Schol- arship Application Form and attach a written statement substantiating the above criteria. Email it to Donleyscholarship@tetratech. com with proof of enrollment in a Canadian university, college or technical school. The recipients of the scholarships will be notified by July 31, 2021.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ALBERTA/NORTHWEST TERRITORIES STATE COUNCIL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIPS The Alberta-Northwest Territories, Knights of Columbus annually provides fifteen $750.00 scholarships. A maximum of three scholarships for each of the five regions established by the State Council are available.

This program is open to Alberta/NWT Knights in good standings, their wives, children, and grandchildren, and also to widows of deceased Knights in good standings. These scholarships are for studies in a post-secondary institution. This program is intended to supplement and enhance the various scholarships and bursary programs currently offered by several councils and to provide opportunities in areas where no scholarships currently exist. PR-020-21 Census Jobs Emplois au Application deadline is May 31, 2021. For more information, please contact: State Secretary, (403) 285- recensement 6625 or [email protected]. Application forms can be obtained from your Grand Knight or downloaded from www.kofc.ab.ca Statistics Canada is hiring in Statistique Canada embauche your community! dans votre collectivité! • Schools, housing, and health and • La planification des écoles, du logement STEWARDS OF FAITH AND ACTION emergency services are all planned using ainsi que des services de santé et census data. d’urgence se fait au moyen des données du • We are hiring approximately 32,000 census recensement. employees to count every person in • Nous embauchons environ 32 000 Canada. personnes dans le cadre du recensement 4-H update: Central AB • In the current context of COVID-19, we are en vue de dénombrer toutes les personnes committed to ensuring the safety of our au Canada. employees at all times. • Dans le contexte actuel de la COVID-19, Beef Club • Help your community to plan for the nous nous engageons à assurer la sécurité This year the future—apply now! de nos employés en tout temps. • Aidez votre collectivité à planifier l’avenir : Central La- postulez dès maintenant! combe 4-H beef club IMPORTANT TO KNOW: RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS : is raising • Pay rates vary by position from $17.83 to • Le taux de rémunération varie entre 17,83 $ the char- $21.77 per hour, plus authorized expenses. de 21,77 $ l’heure selon le poste, en plus ity steer. We • Start and end dates vary by position and des dépenses admissibles. would like location, but are between • Les dates de début et de fin d’emploi to donate all March and July 2021. varient selon le poste et le lieu de travail, the money • You must be available to work flexible mais se situent dans la période allant de made to the hours, mainly during evenings and mars à juillet 2021. team Jigger weekends. • Vous devez être disponible pour travailler foundation. The raffle will be on May 31 and tickets are available to selon un horaire flexible, principalement le anyone. There will be two tickets picked and the prizes are $750 or soir et la fin de semaine. half a beef cut and wrapped.

Our club has 26 members and we just recently did some fundrais- Apply now/Tell a friend Postulez dès maintenant et ing. We did a bottle drive and a battery drive. Thanks to all the parlez-en à un ami people that contributed. We all know that this year has been a little different, so is 4-H. We have been doing meetings on zoom. Public www.census.gc.ca www.recensement.gc.ca speaking was also done online. Our club had a mid-year weigh-in. TTY (a telecommunications device for deaf persons): 1-833-830-3109 ATS (appareil de télécommunication pour personnes sourdes) : 1-833-830-3109 We look forward to having an in-person show on May 31. Hope to see you there! (if possible)

Submitted by: Blake and Chance Flewelling

21 CountyCounty News News - - August April 16, 18, 2021 2017 AROUND THE COUNTY WHAT WE DO Alix and Area Community Resource Centre

Highlights

Alix Mirror Wellness Supports Society AGM- All are welcome to attend the Annual General Meeting on Services Thursday, May 27 @ 7:30 PM, via Zoom. Available

Now Hiring Summer Positions- We are now Information & accepting applications for Program Assistants. Referral Positions are temporary part time and full time. Resource Navigation Applicants must be 15-30 years of age. Please Volunteer Services contact us for more position details and to submit Family Wellness a resume. Closing Date: April 30, 2021. Meals on Wheels Income Tax Assistance Program- Free help if you Home Support are a senior or have low income during March and April. Come to the Centre to drop off Community Services your tax information and sign-up. Adult Learning

Contact us for more information. Alix and Area Community Alix Food Bank Sign Up For Tutoring Services- Resource Centre [email protected] The Extended Learning Program is now offered and includes tutoring Follow us on Facebook @AlixandAreaCommunity services for students. Space and ResourceCentre availability is limited. Contact us, for more www.alixcrc.com information or to sign-up. A free service with in- person or online options. Study space and technology support is available.

Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

*Closed all statutory holidays* Bay 1, 5008 50 Ave, Alix, AB

403-396-3369

Membership Fees: FREE

Kids Programs: Online, Mother Goose (baby – 3), Story Time (All Ages), Creative Explosion (3+)

Youth Programs Online– Youth D & D, Out of this World (9+), Reading & Writing Tutoring

Teen Programs - Teen D& D (13+), Book Club Adult Programs – D & D, Ink Drinkers Book Club

All Programs are FREE – see our website for more details or call us!

We may be closed but we have curbside pickup, eBooks, eAudio and online programming

Curbside Pickup Hours: Tues, Thurs, Fri 10am – 5pm – Wed 10am – 7:00pm

Blackfaldslibrary.ca 403.885.2343

22 April 16, 2021 - County News AROUND THE COUNTY

Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission Announcement

Congratulations to Wayne Huston on your upcoming retire- ment from LRWSC! Wayne has worked at the Prentiss Transfer Station and Landfill for the last 15 years, with the last five years as the Operations Manager. LRWSC thanks you for your dedication and hard work, and wishes you all the best during your retirement! Wayne’s last day at the Prentiss Transfer Site and Landfill will be Friday May 21, 2021.

Make a SPLASH at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre 5429 53rd Street, Lacombe AB Due to the Government of Alberta’s easing of some restrictions related to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Lacombe Kinsmen Aquatic Centre is open to the public for limited pre-booked programming as of March 1, 2021.

We are currently able to offer the following programs: • School programming • Homeschool group swim lessons • Junior Lifeguard Club (JLC) training sessions • Private swim lessons (one-on-one or one instructor per household) • One-on-one adult training (swimming and/or water fitness) • Advanced Lifesaving Courses and Recertifications • Modified group swim lessons • Private Pool Rentals (all people must be from the same household) Are you prepared? All participation must be pre-booked by calling the Aquatic Centre at 403-782-1278 or by booking online at cityoflacombe.perfectmind.com. Registration for all programs is Learn more about: currently open. • what to pack for a hike Programs that will NOT be allowed include: • fire starting tips • Lane Swim • building an emergency shelter • Water Fitness • animal safety • Public Swims • and more! • Adult Group Lessons May 11, 2021 Please note, we are in Step 1 of the provincial re-opening plan, and our facility remains closed to the public. Only patrons with pre-booked training or lessons will be able to 6:30 pm access the facility five (5) minutes prior to their scheduled start. All patrons will need to arrive dressed for their activity under their clothes, as change rooms will only be Les Walker Park available while exiting. The shower on deck is available, but change rooms showers will remain closed. Viewing is not available under current restrictions. Register for this FREE workshop Due to the changing nature of the public health crisis, the above information is subject by calling 403-782-1267 or email to change. [email protected] *Bring your backpack filled with items you think you would need on a hike- Staff at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre office welcome phone calls from 9:00 a.m. to the most prepared will win a prize* 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

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We'd love to hear from you! ILLEGAL GARBAGE DUMPING Not only is it illegal to dump garbage on rural Lacombe County Directory roads, but it is a waste of tax dollars and is bad RR3, Lacombe Alberta T4L 2N3 www.lacombecounty.com for the environment. Department Numbers: Main Office - 403-782-6601 The Lacombe Regional Waste Services Planning Services - 403-782-8389 Commission operates five transfer stations Community Services - 403-782-8959 in Lacombe County (see more information to the right). All transfer stations are closed on Operations - 403-782-8379 Sundays, so plan your trips accordingly. Public Works Shop - 403-782-3567 General If you see someone illegally dumping garbage, please report it! After Hours Emergency Answering Service 403.357.1210 Administration Fax 403.782.3820 Public Works Fax 403.782.5356 Follow us online for For Service Requests, see our website - or phone the switchboard at 403-782-6601 the latest news! Senior Administration Tim Timmons, County Manager [email protected] /LacombeCounty Michael Minchin, Director of Corporate Services [email protected] Call 403-782-6601 to speak Bill Cade, Director of Operations with the County Manager @LacombeCounty [email protected] or with a Lacombe County Dale Freitag, Director of Planning Services Director [email protected] www.lacombecounty.com Keith Boras, Director of Community Services [email protected] Council Home Cell John Ireland, Division 1 403.392.3981 COUNTY NEWS Brenda Knight, Division 2 403.788.2168 403.550.2168 is published by Lacombe County and printed by PostMedia. If you have feedback or story ideas, please contact: Barb Shepherd, Division 3 403.340.9724 Paula Law, Division 4 403.784.3803 403.348.1755 Nicole Plewis, Communications Coordinator [email protected] Ken Wigmore, Division 5 403.782.2593 403.588.1222 403.782.6601 Keith Stephenson, Division 6 403.748.2431 403.350.4940 Dana Kreil, Division 7 403.746.3607 403.358.9400 24