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Lacombe County Council appoints What’s Inside 2 Sylvan Lake IDP Public Open Reeve and Deputy Reeve House 3 Winter Road Maintenance During the October 22, 2019, Organizational Meeting, Lacombe County Council re-elected Division 4 Council- 4 NEW Rural Crime Watch App lor Paula Law as Reeve for a seventh one-year term. Councillor Law assumed the Reeve’s Chair after taking 6 Mirror Corner the Oath of Office from County Manager, Tim Timmons, and expressed thanks to the members of Council for their 7 Sanitary Sewer: F.O.G. info continuing support. 8-10 Agriculture News “It is my honour and privilege to serve another term as 11 Rural Crime announcement Reeve of Lacombe County, and to continue advocat- ing for our residents and for Central Alberta on regional, 12-13 Public Hearing information provincial and federal issues,” said Reeve Law. “I appre- ciate the trust and confidence my fellow Councilors have 14-15 Development Activity / Map in me, and I’m committed to working with this passionate group of individuals to serve Lacombe County.” 15 TAKE OUR SURVEY! 16 Ellis Bird Farm Reeve Law says that she is looking forward to another Councillor Law assumed the Reeve’s Chair after busy year. Discussions continue for Intermunicipal Col- 17 Lacombe Regional Tourism laboration Frameworks (ICF) – a new requirement under taking the Oath of Office from County Manager, the Municipal Government Act – and updating Inter- Tim Timmons, and expressed thanks to the mem- 20-21 Council Highlights municipal Development Plans (IDP). Lacombe County bers of Council for their continuing support. recently signed ICF Master Agreements with the Town 26-27 Events Around the County of Bentley, Village of Alix and Village of Clive, and are in mutual understanding and cooperation between our com- discussions with Eckville, Blackfalds and Lacombe. munities,” said Reeve Law. www.lacombecounty.com “We are fortunate at Lacombe County to have positive, Council also voted to re-appoint Division 5 Councillor long-standing relationships with our neighbouring munici- Ken Wigmore as Deputy Reeve, which is a two-year palities on these important agreements that will ensure term. Councillor Wigmore was elected in 2017 as Deputy Reeve. Lacombe County sign Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with Clive, Bentley and Alix Following months of meetings and discussions, Lacombe to facilities, programs and services for the residents County Council signed three Intermunicipal Collaboration of these municipalities, and pave a path forward for Frameworks (ICF) with the Town of Bentley, Village of Clive continued collaboration and communication between our Publication Mail Agreement No 0040025170 and the Village of Alix. These documents specifies what municipalities.” Return undeliverable items to: Lacombe County and how services are funded and delivered and highlights Municipalities that share a common boundary must create RR3, Lacombe, AB T4L 2N3 the ways that Lacombe County can work together an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF), which efficiently with its urban neighbours. is a new legislated requirement that was introduced in the “For some municipalities, an ICF would be a new process, Modernized Municipal Government Act in 2016 but the work completed by Lacombe County and the Town of Bentley, Village of Clive, and Village of Alix reinforced STORY CONTINUES ON PAGE 2 agreements already in place," said Lacombe County Reeve Paula Law. "The ICFs also ensure equal access
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“There has been a lot of work done to get to this “We were pleased to work with the County on “We feel the development of an Intermunicipal point, and on behalf of the town council, our staff our ICF; through this process, it was evident that Collaboration Framework has strengthened and citizens, we are proud to have adopted the both the Village and the County truly believe in communication between Lacombe County and final ICF Master agreement,” said Town of Bentley the power of partnerships,” said Village of Clive the Village of Alix,” said Village of Alix mayor Rob Mayor Greg Rathjen. “This ICF with Lacombe mayor Luci Henry. “The ICF allows us to plan Fehr. “We look forward to continuing to work County simply documents the cooperative and and deliver programs and services effectively, closely with our neighbours on all matters of supportive attitude and approach that the Town efficiently and economically to the residents we mutual interest.” of Bentley and Lacombe County have always both serve.” brought to each shared activity, challenge and The Lacombe County / Village of Alix ICF includes the The Lacombe County / Village of Clive ICF includes partnership.” following key points: the following key points: The Lacombe County / Town of Bentley ICF includes • An update and consolidation of the Fire • An update and consolidation of the Fire the following key points: Services Agreement between the village and Services Agreement between the village and • An update and consolidation of the Fire county; county; Services Agreement between the town and • An endorsement of the existing Facilities • An endorsement of the existing Facilities county; Operational Cost Sharing Agreement; Operational Cost Sharing Agreement; • An endorsement of the existing Facilities • A joint approach to capital planning for capital • A joint approach to capital planning for capital Operational Cost Sharing Agreement; assets used by village and county residents; assets used by village and county residents; • A joint approach to capital planning for capital • An opportunity for each municipality to have • An opportunity for each municipality to have assets used by town and county residents; input into policy and service level development input into policy and service level development • An opportunity for each municipality to have for operating cost-sharing; for operating cost-sharing; input into policy and service level development • Service Inventories outlining the types • Service inventories outlining the types of for operating cost-sharing; of service, funding mechanisms, and the service, funding mechanisms, and the party(ies) • Service inventories outlining the types of party(ies) responsible for delivering each responsible for delivering each service, service, funding mechanisms, and the party(ies) service, including Solid Waste Collection and including Water, Solid Waste, Fire Response responsible for delivering each service Disposal, Fire Response Services, Emergency Services, Emergency Management, Library (transportation, recycling, fire response, bylaw Management, Recreation Services, Library Services, Family and Community Support enforcement, etc.). Services and Seniors Housing. Services, and Seniors Housing.
Background Information: Intermunicipal Collaboration Public Open House: Frameworks (ICFs) Sylvan Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan Municipalities that share a common boundary must create an Intermunicipal A collaborative project with all 8 municipalities Collaboration Framework (ICF), which surrounding Sylvan Lake is a new legislated requirement that was introduced in the Modernized Municipal Government Act in 2016. Municipalities November 20, 2019 | 5:30 pm - 8 pm have until March 31, 2020 to finalize all required ICFs for their municipality. NexSource Centre – Seniors Centre, Sylvan Lake Frameworks are intended to: • provide for integrated and strategic Join us on November 20, 2019 to provide input on the final draft of the Sylvan Lake Intermunicipal Development planning, delivery and funding of Plan. You can access the draft Sylvan Lake IDP at www.sylvanlakeidp.com or visit one of the Partner intermunicipal services Municipality’s to get a hard copy. An online survey will be available from November 20 to December 4. • allocate scarce resources efficiently The content of the IDP focuses on: in delivering local services • How development will proceed in the Plan Area; • ensure municipalities contribute • How the environment will be protected; funding to services that benefit their • What support services (recreation, infrastructure, transportation and community services programming) will residents be required and how it will be coordinated to accommodate future development; and Each framework must identify which • How the Partner Municipalities will continue to work together in the future to ensure the successful outcomes service they provide, which service is of their shared goals. shared between municipalities, and which Your feedback on the draft plan will be used to finalize the Intermunicipal are provided by third parties. The ICF also Development Plan by early 2020. A joint public hearing will be held For more information: details how the services listed below are between the eight Partner Municipalities. Future project updates will be www.sylvanlakeidp.com funded/delivered: available on the project website. • transportation • water and wastewater • solid waste • emergency services • recreation, and • any other services that benefit residents in more than one of the municipalities that are parties to the 2 framework November 15, 2019 - County News Maintenance contractor for highways in Lacombe County
Please note: Alberta Transportation maintains and operates ALL NUMBERED highways in the County (i.e. Hwy 12, Hwy 20, Hwy 597, Hwy 815, Hwy 601, Hwy 2A, etc.). If you see any issues or have any concerns on these roadways, please contact: Mainroad Alberta Contracting LP | 1-877-875-3263 Snow removal on Lacombe County roads the gravel off of the road. The graders the same level as the main paved road are outfitted with wings on the side to system. push the snow into the ditch. The time frame that we strive for is to have the QUESTIONS & ISSUES Lacombe County does not plow on gravel roads all plowed in the three private property, however, we do have a to four day range after a storm. Unlike the snow plow trucks, we do not list of area contractors who have placed send the graders out after every storm. their names for providing the service Generally, we need to have four to six to you at a cost. You can find the list inches of snow before we send the on the Lacombe County Website by grader out and we do that to try and searching for area contractors. conserve the gravel. One of the issues that we deal with Despite our best efforts to keep the on a regular basis is the practice of gravel on the roads, sometimes the pushing snow from driveways across conditions will be such that the gravel the road and leaving it in a pile at sticks to the snow and ends up in the the side of the road. This practice ditch. As is the situation with the truck results in serious safety concerns. drivers, it takes a great deal of skill to It can be the cause of an accident if a When it comes to maintaining roads to pushing the snow towards the ditch. plow snow with the graders. They have smaller vehicle bounces over the ridges after a snow fall, Lacombe County has Driveways are a problem because the to watch the height of the blade, control and loses control and once the pile a multi-pronged attack planned, utilizing trucks are unable to clean them (and the wing, watch for traffic, try not to freezes it can create a danger to our truck snow plows for paved roads, we hear about that quite often), and put too much snow in the approaches, equipment. graders for gravel roads, and tractors mailboxes are another obstacle that we and try not to damage adjacent fences Lacombe County is designed to for subdivisions. try to avoid. or signs. They do this in the worst of provide service for the traditional rural weather and at long stretches of time. It We mix our sand with a 5% to 7% environment. Snow plowing over 2,000 PAVED ROADS can be very stressful and exhausting. The goal of winter maintenance for of salt, which is less than many kilometers of road is time consuming and difficult. Rural residents typically paved roads is to remove snow and jurisdictions. We do this to minimize HAMLETS & SUBDIVISIONS ice from the road surface as quickly environmental damage, while ensuring Tractors are used for snow removal have vehicles and equipment that is as possible. Time frames will vary that the roads are safe. We will add in hamlets and subdivisions, which conducive to living in the country. depending on the severity and duration more salt to melt the ice, depending on equates to 47.5 km of roads. We use Please remember: Alberta of the storm, but conditions. our goal is to have tractors so that they can clean out the Transportation operates and the roads cleared in a 9- to 12-hour approaches which are numerous in the maintains ALL NUMBERED time frame. GRAVEL ROADS urban areas. Lacombe County has more than highways. The process starts at night, when one 1,600km of gravel roads, and we use Since the traffic speeds in urban Please remember to drive carefully of our County staff checks the roads nine graders to remove snow from areas are slower, we do not plow and be safe on local roads this winter to ensure we get the trucks out on the them. the hamlets and subdivisions after season. pavement early in the morning prior to every storm. We do strive to provide Snow removal on gravel roads is very the early morning commute. a very good level of service but not at tricky since we do not want to plow We have five trucks that look after the approximate 340 km of paved roads. The roads with the highest traffic volumes are targeted first. The trucks have a one–way plow and sanders, so they plow snow and sand the road at the same time. They will plow the driving lane first and then make an additional pass to clean off the shoulder and push snow back at the intersections. The trucks are equipped with one-way plows, this means that they are limited
3 CountyCounty News News - November- August 18, 15, 2017 2019 RURAL CRIME WATCH Notice to any ratepayers with outstanding 2019 taxes November 30 deadline fast approaching; 10% penalty will be applied to all unpaid taxes
electronic payments for property tax. Payments can be made with the following financial institutions: ATB (Alberta Treasury Branch) BMO (Bank of Montreal) CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank An additional 10% penalty will be of Commerce) The RCMP are encouraging everyone to be the eyes and ears of added on December 1 for all taxes CREDIT UNION the RCMP and report all suspicious activity. unpaid after November 30, 2019. HSBC RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) The November 30 deadline and SCOTIA BANK While travelling any roads or Highways within Alberta, penalty are not applicable to TD (Toronto Dominion) you may come across a suspicious situation and property owners currently enrolled believe it to be a concern for the RCMP. The Alberta Provincial Rural Crime Watch is excited to announce in the Tax Installment Payment You can pay your bills through Plan (TIPP). the launch of an Application to assist you in reporting the teller service, bank machine, suspicious activity. internet or telephone. How can I pay my taxes? The Alberta Rural Crime Watch Association has devel- Tax payments are payable to Please Note: oped a tool that can be downloaded from their website, free of charge. It has the ability to locate the nearest Lacombe County and can be made To ensure your payments are using one of the following options: RCMP detachment to report a suspicious person/vehicle(s) or a person(s) in dis- credited to your account, please tress. • In person at the County Office remember to include the top “tear- during regular office hours away” portion of your assessment The Crime Watch App will: (8:30am to 4:30pm). At the and tax notice, or provide your 10 • Use your GPS location to find the phone number of the RCMP Detachment County Office, payments are Digit Tax Roll Number with your closest to you, anywhere in the province of Alberta. • Allow you to click on the phone number to initiate the call to nearby RCMP. accepted via cash, cheque or payment. Interac debit card. • Easily assist you in finding the correct phone number to report suspicious • Deposited in the envelope activity. If you are paying by cheque, • Provide address and other RCMP detachment information in the "More Infor- mail box located at the road please make it payable to Lacombe entrance to the County Office. mation" tab. County. • House important links and safety tips for your convenience and links to crime • By bill payment through internet prevention information. banking (available through most financial institutions. For more information or to download the Crime Watch App, go Contact our office at 403-782- 2020 Tax to www.ruralcrimewatch.ab.ca via your smartphone. 6601 if yours is not currently available). Installment • When choosing this option, each property you Payment Plan are paying taxes for must be paid separately and The Tax Installment Payment you must use the 10 Digit Plan (TIPP) is a simple, secure Tax Roll Number as the and convenient way to pay Account Number. your annual property taxes. • By TIPP (Tax Installment When you sign up, monthly Payment Plan). For TIPP forms payments are automatically please see the TIPP section withdrawn from your bank under Assessment & Taxation account on the 15th of each on the website or contact the month. To obtain an application County office at 403-782-6601. form, contact Lacombe County The RCMP Detachment Boundary Map of all detachments in We are also set up to accept at (403) 782-6601 or visit www. Alberta uses GPS to bring up the location lacombecounty.com. 4 November 15, 2019 - County News SAFETY FIRST You are responsible to burn safely year round Lacombe County spreading on to land other than his own Not Permitted Fire Service reminds 4. Deposit, discard or leave any burning • Preserved wood residents that although material or substance in a place where it • Material from automobile bodies and tires fire permits are not might ignite other matter and result in a fire • Rubber required from November 5. Conduct in a forest protection area any • Plastic 1 until February 28, there activity that involves the use of fire or that • Used oil and other petroleum based products are still expectations for might reasonably be expected to cause a • Manure controlled burns outside fire, unless they exercise reasonable care to • Pathological waste the boundaries of fire prevent a fire from occurring. • Asphalt shingles season. Any burning • Material prohibited by the Environmental must be done in a safe In addition to this, the regulations for permitted Protection and Enhancement Act and controlled manner. burning materials still apply; The County of Lacombe reserves the right to Section 22 of the Forest and Prairies Protection Permitted invoice residents for fire department responses Act still applies and it reads; • Brush and fallen trees to fires that are not compliant to these "No person shall: • Straw, grass, weeds, leaves and tree regulations. It is in everyone’s best interest to 1. Light an outdoor fire without first taking prunings practice responsible burning all year long. sufficient precautions to ensure that the fire • Used power and telephone poles that do not can be kept under control at all times contain preservatives If you have any questions about this, or are 2. Light an outdoor fire when weather conditions • Solid waste from tree harvesting unsure if your burn is compliant please contact are conducive to a fire readily escaping out of • Clean wood waste from post and pole Lacombe County Fire Chief Drayton Bussiere at control operations not containing wood preservatives 403-782-8959. Thank you in advance for your 3. Fail to take reasonable steps to control a • Cardboard and paper products cooperation. fire for the purpose of preventing it from November is Family Violence Prevention Month
If you are in an abusive rela- person, you are using your your energy and stay con- Help is available Info Line staff. tionship: power to improve the situation. nected to others who may help See what supports are avail- Get support Visit alberta. Tell someone who will listen when you need them. able in your community by visit- ca/EndFamilyViolence for Make sure you and your chil- and offer support. Keep telling ing alberta.ca/Family-Violence- information and supports dren are safe Visit alberta. people you trust until you get Spend time with supportive FindSupports.aspx. for the costs of leaving. the help that you need. people ca/EndFamilyViolence for Visit alberta.ca/Shelters. Being with supportive people Make sure you are safe If you information on safety. Even if you do not plan to Find people and resources and fostering healthy rela- are in immediate danger, call stay at your local shelter, Know you are not respon- to support you tionships will be a rewarding 911. Call the Family Violence sible for the abuse You are not alone. Others have experience and will give you Info Line at 310-1818 for 24/7 you can call them for help. Abuse is never the victim’s had this experience and lived a support network in times of help in over 170 languages. The Family Violence Info fault. Abuse can happen to through it. Once you start look- need. Go to alberta.ca/SafetyChat to Line (310-1818) can help people of all ages, abilities, cul- ing for sources of help, you will chat with the Family Violence in all these areas. tural and spiritual backgrounds, meet people who understand gender identities and sexual your situation and can help orientations. Abuse can hap- you learn more about available pen when you least expect it. resources.
Understand that the abuse Get professional help and violence will likely con- Contact a qualified counsellor tinue without intervention that understands abuse and Abuse and violence usually violence in intimate relation- become more frequent and ships. If the first counsellor is more severe over time. When not a good fit, try someone you are thinking about your else. People who work in the choices, be as realistic as you area of family violence may be can be in determining what the able to help you find an appro- risks are in your situation. priate counsellor.
Tell someone you trust Care for yourself Secrecy gives abuse more Keeping yourself and others power. When you tell another safe requires a lot of energy. Self care is important to renew 5 CountyCounty News News - November- August 18, 15, 2017 2019 MIRROR CORNER
HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS
December 24 - Open December 25 - Closed December 26-27 - Closed Is your mailing address December 31 - Open until 3pm up-to-date? January 1, 2019 - Closed If your address has changed, make sure to notify us. Call 403-782-6601 or email [email protected]. We also recommend updating the title of your property with Alberta Land Titles. You can obtain a We wish you a safe and joyful form from us, by calling 780-427-2742, or online https:// www.alberta.ca/land-titles-overview.aspx (under Change holiday season of address and name).
Friends of the Mirror Library Society: Wi-Fi Internet. Thanks to Lacombe For Rent The library is open Wednesdays 1 County, you can now connect to the Large room in Mirror Business Centre, p.m. - 7 p.m. If you are interested in the world at Mirror Public Library. for rent by month or day. Contact Jim library, we invite you to join our Mirror Sturgeon 403-788-2380 or Tasha Mirror Royal Canadian Legion Branch 189 Library Board. Your interest and input are Conway ATB 403-788-3001 welcomed! - 5015 50th Avenue Meat Draws Saturday at 4 p.m. General CN Rail crossing delays Jolly Seniors 2019 Mirror Dog Tags Pancake breakfast every meetings second Sunday at 1 p.m. If you experience delays longer than 20 second Sunday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (unless otherwise posted). minutes at the Mirror rail yard crossing A license is required for all dogs in Mirror. you may phone CN Rail at 1-800-465- Booking Mirror Community Hall The fee is $30 for an altered dog, and Mirror Skate Park 9239. Follow the prompts and be ready Call Lisa 403-788-3890 or cell 403-505- $50 for an unaltered dog. For more Located across the street by the to provide details shown on the crossing 3894. community hall. Meetings occur the information please call (403) 782-6601 signal mast to CN personnel. Transport second Tuesday of month. or visit www.lacombecounty.com (County Mirror Library Canada may be reached at 1-888-463- Services, Forms & Applications, PDF Join us Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 7 Mirror and District Museum 0521. Forms and Applications). p.m. Meetings are on the first Monday of the Check out our new selection of books month at 7 p.m. Call 403-788-3828 for and movies, or access high-speed more information.
6 November 15, 2019 - County News What is Sanitary Sewer FOG? What Is FOG? FOG stands for Fats, Oils and Grease. Fats, oils and grease are natural by-products of cooking and food preparation process. Common sources of FOG include meat fats, cooking oils, sauces, dairy products, marinades, food scraps, dressings, baked goods, lard, butter, shortening and margarine. Should FOG go down Flushable Wipes? the sink or toilet? Did you know that wipe products claiming to be No. Fats, oils and grease “flushable” aren’t Cavitation damaged impellor may seem harmless as telling consumers from liftstation pump it flows easily down the the whole story? drain. However, as it Actually, wipe cools, FOG solidifies and products flushed sticks to sides of sewer plug service lines, piping, eventually causing damage municipal Responsible Tree Planting restrictions, backups or liftstation pumps Small trees <20 ft. tall should be planted no closer overflows. and increase sewer than 10 ft. from your sewer service. Larger varieties maintenance costs. like Poplars can easily grow 80 ft. tall and send their Does FOG affect sewer rates? The only paper that should ever be flushed is toilet roots down that far as well. Roots that deep are Yes. Sewer utility costs are paper. looking for a constant high nutrient water supply, the recovered or “paid for” by the same as what’s in your sanitary sewer service! town, hamlet or subdivision using that specific utility. Only one hair-like root is needed to enter your sewer Increased emergency CCTV Severe wipe blockages line. It knots back and forth creating a “beavertail” camera inspections, jetting may lead to service line looking root ball, drawing up nutrients from the and pump outs due to plugged replacement wastewater. This causes sewer back-ups by catching main lines directly reflect utility toilet paper traveling down the pipe. If the root billing. ball becomes brittle and breaks free, the cost to Can Water Damage Steel? homeowners can be significant. How can I protect my property? Yes. When a pump intake becomes plugged or It’s recommended by licensed professionals that you partially obstructed by FOG, wipes or unflushables, have your sanitary sewer line CCTV inspected and this restriction causes pump “cavitation”. Simply hydro-jetted every 3 years (generally speaking). A stated, cavitation is the formation of air bubbles heavily treed yard or aged plumbing may need more around a pump’s impellor when flow is restricted. maintenance. It’s best to consult with a licensed These air bubbles generate heat and shockwaves professional. when they collapse resulting in impellor damage.
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LacombeCounty @LacombeCounty www.lacombecounty.com What you need to know about private Septic Systems 3 things you need to know about • Get advice from a service Winterizing Private Septic Systems 4. Manually run pump for a few your septic system professional for proper tree Did you know that shallow septic seconds to circulate RV antifreeze • Exact location of tank and piping. distance from your septic system to systems left unused for more than 72 into discharge piping, check valve • Location of install information and prevent root intrusion. hours may not have the anaerobic and service line if connected to a permits. bioactivity to generate enough heat communal system. Don’t • When the last service and pump out preventing winter freezing? 5. De-energize the pump at the • Don’t wash food scraps, coffee was. breaker box, leaving a reminder to grounds and food items down the Winterizing Shallow Septic Systems restart pump upon arrival. drain. Avoid using a garburator to 1. Clean and pump down tank. Do 6. If you live around the North Shore dispose of kitchen waste. In-sink 2. Add approximately 24” of water to • Have your system inspected yearly of Sylvan Lake, contact Lacombe garbage disposal units can increase your septic tank to insulate from by a licensed contractor. County to shut-off your service. sludge accumulation by 40 percent! frost. Leave alarm system active • Have your septic tank pumped when Don’t forget to call us back to • Don’t flush non-degradable products to notify if there’s a problem! necessary, generally every 3 to 5 open service valve when your such as feminine hygiene products, Some alarm systems have a low years. back home, running a pump with cigarette butts, condoms, dental level alarm that can be silenced, • Keep a detailed record of repairs, a closed service line may damage floss, diapers, cat litter, paper just leave yourself a reminder to pumping, inspection reports, the pump and piping! permits, and maintenance activities. towels. reactivate the alarm! • Renovations that increase the • Don’t dispose of concentrated 3. Add potable RV antifreeze number of bathrooms or plumbing cleaning chemicals down drains and to water in the tank, toilets. follow manufacturers fixtures, may change your current 7 septic system performance. • Don’t dispose of pharmaceuticals recommendations for down drains or toilets. volume and strength . CountyCounty News News - November- August 18, 15, 2017 2019 AGRICULTURE Agricultural Plastics Recycling Program A partnership between Lacombe County, Red Deer County & Ponoka County
This program is offered to ensure the proper recycling of plastic grain bags. This service is offered free of charge to agriculture producers operating within Lacombe County, Ponoka County and Red Deer County.
Lacombe County will be responsible for WATER WELL providing grain bag collection services. The grain bags will be processed with a MANAGEMENT grain bag roller on site and collected for eventual delivery to a plastic recycling FOR WELL center in Alberta.
OWNERS Requirements: • Agriculture producers who request grain bag recycling services, must have one individual on site, capable of assisting the rolling and collection JOIN US AT A WORKING WELL WORKSHOP Questions? operation. HOSTED BY: Lacombe County - Agriculture Department • Grain bags MUST BE FREE of grain, Lacombe County | 403.782.8959 DATE: November 21, 2019 mud, dirt debris, and vermin. • To ensure used grain bags are eligible LOCATION: Lacombe County Admin Building Ponoka County | 403.783.3333 for recycling, grain bag collection START TIME: 6PM - 9PM (doors open at 5:30PM) Red Deer County | 403.350.2165 services should be scheduled within PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO PRE-REGISTER: one week of grain extraction. Ivy Guinto at 403-782-8959
To attend this event please pre-register - so we can help you look up To book, please contact Lacombe County drilling reports for your well by calling Lacombe County at 403.782.8959. 403-782-8959 or email [email protected] Central Alberta Foodgrains Project harvests 70 acres of wheat Despite difficult harvesting conditions this fall, the Cen- Four combines completed the harvest and Vision Truck based out of Winnipeg, to help hungry people in the tral Alberta Foodgrains Project harvested its 70 acres of Lines hauled the 4,972 bushels of wheat to the Rich- world. wheat just northwest of Bentley on October 30. ardson Pioneer elevator (east of Lacombe) for sale. “Next year is our 25th Project, so it is a very important The wheat was graded “feed” and a cheque for one," says Maas. "The good news is we already have $24,835 was received. The amount will be matched 4 land secured for it." For more information on the work of to 1 by the Canadian Government, so the project was the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Maas can be reached able to raise close to $125,000. at 403-782-1860.
“It was a very challenging year for our project, just as it was for all Central Alberta farmers,” indicates commit- tee member, Doug Maas. The committee was unable to holds its Charity Harvest Lunch for the public for the second consecutive year due to less than favourable weather conditions. On the afternoon of October 30, the committee was able to secure the assistance of four local farmers who straight cut harvested the crop.
“We are grateful to all those who helped with our crop this year in every capacity,” says Maas. The money 8 raised will be used by the Canadian Foodgrains Bank November 15, 2019 - County News AGRICULTURE Ag Funding Workshop Details Canadian Agricultural Partnership funding Agricultural Funding The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year, $3 billion federal-provincial- territorial investment in the agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector Workshop for Producers that began in April 2018, and is the successor of the 2013-18 Growing Forward 2 partnership. Considering an improvement on your operation? In Alberta, the Canadian Agricultural Partnership represents a federal - provincial Learn about provincial funding programs and receive application investment of $406 million in strategic programs and initiatives for the agricultural assistance for applications and sector. In consultation with stakeholders, programs were developed under five Canadian Agricultural Partnership themes. Our workshop will focus on funding available through the Environmental Environmental Farm Plans. Sustainability and Climate Change theme: 10a.m. - 12p.m. • Riparian Management • Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) • Manure and Livestock Facilities Management Funding • Environmental Farm Plan • Agriculture Input and Waste Management February 26, 2020 • ALUS Program • Innovation Lacombe County Offi ce (Alternative Land Use Services) • Commercial Manure Applicators 10a.m. – 3p.m. 12p.m. LUNCH 12:30 - 3p.m One-on-one assistance with Environmental Alberta Environmental Farm Plan Farm Plans and CAP Funding applications The Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) is a voluntary, whole farm, self-assessment tool that helps producers identify their environmental risks and develop plans to mitigate Laptops will be available. Lunch is included. RSVP to 403.782.8959 ($20 cost) identified risks. Maintaining a healthy environment is essential to the success of Alberta’s agricultural producers. The EFP program helps you identify and address environmental risks in your operation. It will also increase your understanding of legal requirements related to environmental issues. EFPs benefit producers in a number of ways: • They identify what you are doing well and pinpoint areas of improvement. • By addressing these risks you increase operational efficiency while reducing farm costs, which results in increased profit for you. • With your EFP completion certificate, you become eligible for some funding under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. • Pairing environmental stewardship with agricultural production is also crucial in the marketing of your products (i.e. Sustainable sourcing). Snow Removal ALUS Program (Alternative Land Use Services) ALUS Canada partnered with Lacombe County in January 2017, to establish the 22nd ALUS community in Canada, and the 10th community in Alberta. Concerns Recognizing the value of agriculture industry in the economic, social, and historical fabric of local communities, while also understanding that agricultural activities have an impact on land and water resources, ALUS Lacombe County will establish in- novative projects that produce ecosystem services. These may allow for cleaner air, cleaner water, and increased biodiversity to benefit the environment and everyone in the community. Lacombe County's four priority areas are: • Riparian zone conservation and enhancement along waterways • Creating eco-buffers and improving traditional shelterbelts Did you know that pushing snow out of your driveway across the road is not • Lake water quality conservation and enhancement only illegal – it can be dangerous. • Wetland conservation and enhancement Blocking all or part the road can lead to accidents because the large snow ALUS Lacombe County will provide financial and technical support to Lacombe piles may obstruct visibility. In addition, the snow clearing equipment can County’s agricultural producers and landowners, in return for their active manage- damage the roadway by creating ridges on the surface. ment of the ALUS projects established on their lands. Like all ALUS programs, ALUS Lacombe County is completely voluntary for local Lacombe County reminds residents to refrain from this activity. If you require agricultural producers and landowners, and is overseen by a Partnership Advisory assistance with snow remov- Committee (PAC). al, please contact a contrac- tors in the area. 9 CountyCounty News News - November- August 18, 15, 2017 2019 AGRICULTURE What to Grow in 2020 – The Value of Rotation “Wow, that was a crazy year The challenge lies in finding crops to help stretch out sunflowers, soybeans and even forage crops. These of farming!” How many times rotations to a minimum of three years. This can come “specialty crops” require the right field, equipment and has that been said over the from either reconsidering crops that may have been management and may not be for everyone. last five years? Because grown in the past or looking at brand new crops. A of really good growing scary reality is that Lacombe County is considered a The point is that if we have enough potential crops conditions through this past high-risk county for clubroot in canola with well over for that third year of a rotation, there should be one summer, there were some 50 confirmed clubroot positive fields. Along with this that fits the field, the profitability and the management really rank crops in the area is a higher risk of blackleg in canola which was seen criteria to warrant growing it. Implementing a including field peas, feed in many fields in 2019. One of the best methods combination of crops in that third year can provide and malt barley and even to minimize the impact of these two diseases is to flexibility in seeding, harvesting, marketing and field Grant McCormick some wheat crops. This stretch out rotations. It has been determined that a matching. caused them to lodge more two-year break from growing the host crop (canola) Crop rotation is a key management tool to help than usual. The silver lining along with the diligent rotation of resistant varieties maximize profitability and to minimize risk along with has been the kind of yields substantially reduces the spore load and mitigates the other tools like variety selection, fertility and the many we have seen across the potential impact of these diseases on your farm. other decisions that get made on the farm. Getting to county. Now that winter is the point where three-year rotations are the minimum here, taking time to review This all leads to identifying crop options that could fit in a three-year rotation on your farm. The low hanging standard will drastically reduce the risk in Central the winners and losers from this crop year as well as Alberta from the many production issues that are out starting the planning for the 2020 crop year begins. fruits are barley (malt, feed and silage), oats (pony, silage and malt) and peas (yellow and green). After a there. So keep an open mind when building your crop As an Agronomist, I am a strong believer that having a year like 2019, crops like peas get a bad reputation plan for 2020 and hide the “pea hammer”! diverse rotation is good for the soil, good for reducing because they grew so big and rank early and then . disease risk, good for marketing and ultimately good fell over and lodged later due to their heaviness for the bottom line. With that said, many factors need and disease pressure. One farmer mentioned that Submitted by Grant McCormick to be considered for what could or should be part of a they now have a “pea hammer” in the shop to knock Agronomist, Central Alberta Co-op (Lacombe) diverse crop rotation. When looking at Central Alberta, some sense into any thought of growing peas again. growing wheat and canola are staples in most crop Along with these crops are a number of different rotations and is pretty much a given. options including fababeans, flax, hemp, lentils, Attention Lacombe County 4-H Clubs: Financial Support Lacombe County recognizes that the agriculture How it works: industry has a long history and is by far the most 4-H clubs registered with 4-H Alberta and located prominent land use within the municipality. Last within Lacombe County as listed and outlined in Lacombe County Policy AG (14) year, County Council passed a new policy to provide Schedule “A”, are eligible to apply for financial Financial Support for Local 4-H Clubs Annual Application Form financial support for local 4-H clubs, showing support on a yearly basis.
Lacombe County's commitment to ensuring the Application Year: agricultural community continues to be an integral Applications for financial support must be received
part of and contributor to the fabric of the County’s by January 31 of each year. Name of 4-H Club economic, social and environmental existence. • A copy of the of the club’s previous year’s 4-H Club Contact financial statements and the current year’s Mailing Address In recognition of the opportunities provided by 4-H budget must accompany all applications. Alberta and the ongoing development of rural youth, • Authorized financial support shall be provided Contact Phone No. Lacombe County agrees to provide financial support by February 28 of each year provided the Contact E-mail Address Brief Description of 4-H Club’s Annual Activities: to the following 4-H Alberta clubs located within application requirements of this policy have Lacombe County: been met.
1. Bashaw Canine • The financial support shall be divided evenly
2. Bashaw Multi 4-H Club amongst all eligible 4-H Alberta clubs who Financial Information from previous year
3. Blindman Valley 4-H Multi Club submit an application. Revenue 4. Central Lacombe 4-H Beef Expenditures 5. East Lacombe Beef Lacombe County asks that all listed Surplus or Deficit 6. Gilby 4-H Beef 4-H Clubs please contact Ivy Guinto at Signature of Organization Representative: 7. Lacombe Outsiders 4-H Multi [email protected] or 403- Date: 8. Nebraska Multi 4-H Copy of club’s current year’s budget to be included with application 9. Paws R Us 4-H Canine Club 782-8959 for further details and funding Application Deadline January 31st 10. Snowy River Riders 4-H Club applications. Thank you 11. Tees 4-H Wranglers Light Horse & Rodeo
Club RR 3 Lacombe AB T4L 2N3 (Tel) 403 782 6601 (Fax) 403 782 3820 12. Udderly Unique 4-H Dairy Club
10 November 15, 2019 - County News Government announces plan to combat rural crime Mirror Multi-use The province is standing up for rural Albertans by acting on con- cerns to deter crime, reinforce property rights and give victims a Facility stronger voice in the justice system. Location: Hamlet of Mirror, 5015 50 Street INTEGRATING PROVINCIAL PEACE material by selling it for scrap. explore GPS: 52.465916, -113.114518 OFFICERS Metal theft is a significant public safety In rural areas, police can be stretched risk. Thieves terrify property owners by play across large distances, which can trespassing and stealing materials such lead to longer response times. To help as copper wire and industrial batteries & reduce response times, the government and frequently damage and interfere Details: In the center of the Hamlet will create the Rural Alberta Provincial with critical systems like electrical is a multi-use recreation facility that Integrated Defence Force – the RAPID lines, telecommunications cables and provides skateboarding, basketball, outdoor skating and a recently upgraded Force – by expanding the roles and transportation infrastructure. playground. In the south, you will find the authorities of 400 peace officers in the Criminals often steal metal from property Mirror campground as well as a recently Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch, owners and critical infrastructure in upgraded ball diamond. Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Branch isolated areas to avoid detection. This and the traffic arm of the Alberta Sheriffs. has also made rural Albertans a target of The changes will allow these officers to trespassers and thieves looking for metal. respond to a wider range of calls and to assist the RCMP and other police services The Scrap Metal Dealers and Recyclers in some emergencies. Identification Act was passed in 2012, but never proclaimed. An Order in Council Training and related planning is underway, signed Nov. 5 puts the legislation into to have the first of these officers available effect immediately. to assist rural Albertans by fall 2020. Regulations outlining requirements on STRENGTHENING PROPERTY dealers and recyclers to obtain proof of RIGHTS identification from sellers, record and To defend the rights of law-abiding retain details of transactions and share property owners, the government will information with law enforcement will be Lacombe County is home to a number of parks, trails and public spaces for everyone to enjoy. For a full list and map of Lacombe County parks & trails locations, please introduce changes to the Occupiers’ in place by spring 2020. There is also visit https://www.lacombecounty.com/index.php/parks-and-trails. If you encounter Liability Act. These changes would an immediate requirement for scrap any issues with our parks, please contact us at 403-782-8379, or report it through the eliminate the liability of law-abiding metal dealers and recyclers to report myLacombeCounty app. property owners who are protecting their any suspected stolen property in their property against trespasses who are, or possession to authorities. who are believed to be, in the commission A NEW VOICE FOR VICTIMS of a criminal act. This provision will be retroactive to Jan. 1, 2018. Community impact statements will USE RESPECT – ASK FIRST SIGNS recognize the far-reaching effects of a To strengthen trespass laws and further crime and how an entire community can Use Respect – defend property rights, planned legislation suffer harm or loss. includes a proposed five-fold increase to the maximum fines for trespassing A new program will enable communities to Ask First take part in the sentencing of offenders by offences, with fines of up to $10,000 for a These signs are available free for first violation and $25,000 for subsequent letting them submit a statement describing offences, as well as possible prison how the crime has affected the community landowners across Alberta. time of up to six months. Corporations as a whole – including the emotional, that help or direct trespassers would physical and economic impact, or fears face fines up to $200,000. In addition they may have for their own security. The signs include a space for to these increases, a proposed change A community impact statement could be would increase the maximum amount a written on behalf of any group of people, landowner’s contact information and/ court can order for loss of or damage to such as those in a geographic area, or conditions of the land. property from $25,000 to $100,000. diverse segments of the population, and The planned legislation would amend groups affected by the crime. Community the Petty Trespass Act to add explicit impact statement forms will be available references to better capture land used for online in early January. These Signs are available at the Lacombe County office free of charge. crops, animal-rearing and bee-keeping. There will also be additional support for Use RespectFor more information - Ask First on the U isse Raboutespect good – Ask Firstcommunication program please between contact: A proposed biosecurity regulation under victims, via a new Restitution Recoveries landowners and people who would like to access their land for recreation (like the Animal Health Act would create Program. The program will help victims hunting, fishing, hiking,Dion Burlock wildlife photography, etc.).Ken Landowners Kranrod can put Use offences and penalties for people who collect outstanding payments on Respect – AskAgricultural First signs Fieldman on their property, Alberta to Conservationencourage Associationpeople who would enter agricultural operations without restitution orders by giving government like to [email protected] the land to contact them for ken.kranrod@ab permission. The-conservation.com signs include a authorization or encourage others to do the authority to use enforcement 403.782.8959 877.969.9091 space for the landowner’s contact information. so. Such incidents can introduce disease measures against offenders, such as Do the right thing. Ask and threaten the welfare of animals. garnishing wages or seizing and selling landowners for permission BEFORE going on their property. property, as needed. It’s trespassing if you don’t. CRACKING DOWN ON METAL THEFT This program will reduce red tape for Government has proclaimed the Scrap victims who would otherwise have to Metal Dealers and Recyclers Identification navigate the legal system and attempt to Act to deter metal theft by making it more collect court-ordered restitution at their difficult for criminals to monetize stolen own risk, effort and expense. 11 CountyCounty News News - November- August 18, 15, 2017 2019
Lacombe County is holding Carbon monoxide is an a PUBLIC HEARING invisible, silent, odourless killer. and you’re invited...
BYLAW 1309/19 PONOKA COUNTY / LACOMBE COUNTY IDP Lacombe County Council gave First Reading to Bylaw 1309/19 December 12, 2019 @ 9:00 am on November 7, 2019 to adopt the Ponoka County/Lacombe Lacombe County Office (Council Chambers) County IDP (IDP). (located 2½ miles west of Highway 2 at the intersection of Spruceville Road and Highway 12) The Modernized Municipal Government Act requires that all municipalities with common boundaries must adopt an IDP. The purpose of plan is to provide high level policy guidance for development within the plan boundary including the provision of such things such as infrastructure, recreation and environmental protection. The draft IDP may be viewed on the County’s website at www.lacombecounty.com WAKE UP. HOW DO I COMMENT? Carbon monoxide alarms save lives. Anyone wishing to comment on the draft IDP will have an opportunity to do so at a public hearing. If you are unable to attend the hearing, written submissions can be made to the County. Learn more at ATCO.com/CO LOCATION MAP You will, however, need to ensure that your comments are received by the County prior to the date of the hearing. Your Safety is a core value at ATCO. That’s why during the month of November, we are encouraging Albertans to get a carbon monoxide alarm for their home. Dale Freitag, RPP, MCIP comments can be sent by email to planning@lacombecounty. Director of Planning Services com, by fax to 403-782-3820 or by mail to RR 3, Lacombe AB, Lacombe County T4L 2N3. All submissions will be public information. [email protected] For more information, please contact the County’s Planning Phone: 403-782-8389; Fax: 403-782-3820 and Development Department at 403-782-8389 or visit the RR 3, Lacombe AB, T4L 2N3 County’s website at www.lacombecounty.com TAX SALE Join our team November 22, 2019
Notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Lacombe County will offer for sale, by public auction, in the County Office at 40403 Range Road 274 Lacombe County, Alberta on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., the following lands: Lot(s) Block Plan Certificate of Title OPERATIONS RECEPTIONIST 1 2 0625813 COT 062432942 (temporary, full-time) Each parcel will be offered for sale subject to a The lands may be occupied and are offered for reserve bid, and to the reservations and sale subject to the existing tenancy. At Lacombe County, we strive to provide the best possible level of municipal services for our citizens. The Operations Receptionist is the first point of contact for the Public Works Shop. It requires an individual who conditions contained in the existing certificate of has a passion for providing excellent customer service to our ratepayers, the public, and our employees. title. TERMS: Cash or Bank Draft. Deposit of 10% and Whether in person or on the phone, the successful candidate will exhibit a positive and professional attitude. balance due at closing. This position provides administrative support to a variety of employees in the Operations Department. The The lands being offered for sale are on an “as is, ability to multitask is important for this position as it deals with frequent interruptions. where is” basis and Lacombe County makes no Lacombe County may, after the public auction, representation and gives no warranty whatsoever become the owner of any parcel of land that is not Please refer to the job ad for the qualifications, duties and responsibilities. The deadline to apply is December 2, 2019 at 8:00a.m. as to the adequacy of services, soil conditions, sold at the public auction. land use districting, building and development conditions, absence or presence of environmental Redemption may be affected by payment of all contaminations, or the developability of the subject arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior land for any intended use by the purchaser. No to the sale. bid will be accepted where the bidder attempts to attach conditions precedent to the sale of any parcel. No terms and conditions of sale will be considered other than those specified by Lacombe DATED at Lacombe, Alberta, September 11, 2019 County. Tim Timmons, County Manager, Lacombe County For a full job description and application details, visit our website: www.lacombecounty.com.
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Lacombe County is holding a PUBLIC HEARING and you’re invited...
DECEMBER 12, 2019 @ 9:15 AM BYLAW 1310/19 Lacombe County Office (Council Chambers) BLACKFALDS INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP) NEW MEMBERS NEEDED (located 2½ miles west of Highway 2 at the Lacombe County gave First Reading to Bylaw 1310/19 on intersection of Spruceville Road and Highway 12) November 7, 2019 and scheduled the Public Hearing. Are you interested in making fair decisions on property assessments? The draft IDP proposes a number of changes in order to clarify and update the document but especially to meet APPLY IF YOU HAVE the new requirements as per Bill 21, the Modernized ▪ experience serving on administrative Municipal Government Act (MMGA). The overall intent boards or quasi-judicial boards of the plan has not changed and may be viewed on the ▪ professional or legal writing abilities and County’s website at www.lacombecounty.com computer skills ▪ a flexible schedule, with availability during the day to attend training and hearings HOW DO I COMMENT? (about three days a month) Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed draft IDP The Regional Assessment Review Board is an will have an opportunity to do so at a public hearing. If impartial, independent board responsible for issuing decisions on complaints relative to you are unable to attend the hearing, written submissions property assessments. Successful candidates can be made to the County. will receive training from Municipal Affairs and remuneration for their responsibilities. You will, however, need to ensure that your comments are received by the County prior to the date of the hearing. Your comments can be sent by email to planning@ APPLY TODAY LOCATION MAP lacombecounty.com, by fax to 403-782-3820 or by mail to Dale Freitag, RPP, MCIP DEADLINE TO APPLY IS NOVEMBER 30, 2019 RR 3, Lacombe AB, T4L 2N3. All submissions will be public Submit your cover letter and resume: Director of Planning Services information. [email protected] Lacombe County [email protected] For more information, please contact the County’s Phone: 403-782-8389; Fax: 403-782-3820 Planning and Development Department at 403-782-8389 QUESTIONS? RR 3, Lacombe AB, T4L 2N3 or visit the County’s website at www.lacombecounty.com reddeer.ca/RARB 403-342-8132 APPLY TODAY: Community Program Grants Available Lacombe County is committed to Policy Guidelines/Procedures: the urban municipality in which the activities that receive support strengthening the quality of life of its Eligibility: Urban municipalities program, event or activity is being from the County through other residents and fostering civic pride within the County, and community held as that being requested from programs or policies. by providing financial support for organizations in the urban the County; community programs, events and municipalities within the County and • Must receive at-least an equal Funding Allotment & Allocation: activities. within Lacombe County are eligible amount of funding from the Funding will be based on $0.75 per for funding, subject to the following community organization if the capita based on the current year Policy RC(9) - County Support of guidelines: program, event or activity is being official population of Lacombe County Community Programs, Events and held in the County; and and the urban municipalities within Activities provides additional support To be eligible for consideration, • Must take place in the County, or the County, with a $1,000 minimum for organizations in the County and programs: in the urban municipalities within allotment per town or village, and a its urban municipalities, as well as the • Must demonstrate a need for the County in 2019. $500 minimum allotment per summer municipalities themselves. Support financial support from the County; village. will be given for events and activities • Must be held for the enjoyment The following are not eligible for which are held for the benefit and and benefit of the general public; support under this policy: To view the Policy and a enjoyment of the general public, • Must be hosted on an annual • capital facilities and equipment; downloadable application form, demonstrate a financial need, and basis and/or recognize significant • youth and adult sports teams and see the County Website at www. other criteria explained in the policy. milestone events; associated programs, events and lacombecounty.com under the • Must not charge an admission, activities; County Information tab at the top The application deadline is January entrance or registration fee for the • school reunions; of the home page, and click on 31st of each year; applicants will be program, event or activity; • private functions; Policies on the left hand menu. advised by March 31st of the status • Must receive at least an • community organizations, of their application. equivalent amount of funding from programs, events and
13 CountyCounty News News - November- August 18, 15, 2017 2019 SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY October 1, 2019 to October 31, 2019
October 1, 2019 Development Applications Received to October 31, No. File No. Applicant Legal Description Proposed Development Decision 2019 (Landowner) (otherwise pending)
Parkland Builders Group Single Family Residence 1 134/19 Pt. SW 21-39-1-W5M Approved Development (EBOR Enterprises Limited) (Replacement Dwelling) Applications Received Single Family Residence 2 135/19 George & Beth Reid NW 25-40-3-W5M Approved (Replacement Dwelling)
For more information, Unit 65 Condo Plan 142 2139 3 136/19 Jarin & Jackie Wildeman Park Model Approved contact the Planning (Sandy Point, Gull Lake) Services Department Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 192 1117 Single Family Residence 4 137/19 Chad & Shannon Morrill Approved at 403-782-8389 (Pt. SE 15-39-1-W5M) (Moved-In Dwelling)
Dale Freitag Single Family Residence 5 138/19 Kathy Judson Pt. NE 31-40-3-W5M Approved Director of Planning (Mobile Home) Services Wietze Kloosterman & Single Family Residence 6 139/19 SE 12-41-25-W4M Daron Jeglum (Replacement Dwelling) Anita O'Driscoll Senior Planner Jodi Neish Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 102 1248 Single Family Residence 7 140/19 Approved (Mike and Kim Thompson) (Pt. SE 19-40-26-W4M) (Replacement Dwelling) Cajun Paradis No. File No. Applicant Lot 1Legal Block Description1 Plan 022 6634 Proposed Development Decision 8 141/19 Brett & Charlene Law Addition to Existing Residence Approved Planner / Development (Landowner) (Pt. SE 10-41-25-W4M) (otherwise pending) Officer Single Family Residence 9 142/19 Clint Bromling NE 29-39-3-W5M Approved (Replacement Dwelling) Peter Duke Planner / Development Patrick & Brandi Enger Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 152 4341 Single Family Residence 10 143/19 Officer (Kathy Judson) (Pt. NE 31-40-3-W5M) (Replacement Dwelling)
Kyla Belich Block 1 Plan 992 0636 Electronic Sign 11 144/19 Approved Florian Goetz (The Track on 2 Inc.) (Pt. SW 23-40-27-W4M) with Static Display Jr. Planner / Lance Dzaman Lot 2 Block 1 Plan 142 2128 Development Officer 12 145/19 Retail, Minor Approved (Delta Land Co. Inc.) (Sandy Point RV Resort) Allison Noonan Subdivision Applications Received Planning Services File Applicant No. Legal Description Proposed Subdivision Decision Administrative Assistant No. (Landowner) (otherwise pending)
Charmaine Tootell 13 S-033-19 Donald & Marrilee Stephenson SE 01-40-03-W5M Fragmented Parcel Staff Refused Planning Services
Receptionist For more information contact the County’s Planning Services Department at 403-782-8389
Dale Freitag Cajun Paradis Director of Planning Services Planner/Development Officer 14
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