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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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Lacombe County seeking public input on participation and communication
Lacombe County is seeking feedback from the public In the policy, Lacombe County committed to: This survey has several goals: on participation and communication in Lacombe • Informing, consulting, and engaging the public • To find out how the public wants to engage with County. A survey was inserted in each issue of the about decisions that affect them and providing Lacombe County, and how the public wants to County News, and stakeholders can also access the public participation opportunities that are open get involved with engagement and participation online format via the website and social media chan- and transparent. opportunities. nels. • Considering the public’s input gathered in public • To find out where the public wants to access participation processes County content, including news releases, Council “Through the survey, we want to hear how the public • Working together with the public to continuously decisions, notices, project updates, funding op- would prefer Lacombe County engage with them, and improve its public participation processes. portunities, videos and pictures, available ser- what methods of participation appeal best to them,” vices, etc. said Tim Timmons, County Manager for Lacombe In addition to the Public Participation Policy, Lacombe • To find out how our current information is ac- County. “An informed and engaged public is key to County incorporates the use of a Corporate Commu- cessed, used and understood so that we can a successful municipality, and we are committed to nications Strategy to ensure meaningful and relevant build on the topics and channels of communica- ensuring the work we are doing to inform and involve information is flowing to its stakeholders at all levels. tion for our ratepayers. the people of Lacombe County is done in a way that While the County recognizes that the information • resonates with them.” generated by the municipality has differing levels of The online survey will run from November 15 interest to the community, having effective and open – December 5, 2019. In 2018, Lacombe County Council approved a Public channels of communication in which to offer informa- Participation Policy, which emphasizes the impor- tion and to receive feedback from the residents and tance of meaningful public participation on different ratepayers of the community – regardless of demo- levels between Lacombe County and its stakeholders. graphic – is paramount. 15 CountyCounty News News - November- August 18, 15, 2017 2019 Ellis Bird Farm - November News
A cold and snowy couple of weeks media. Flying Squirrels (which glide is available for viewing on our late into the spring. Consequently, has seen the animals scurrying but cannot actually fly) are indeed website and Facebook page. It is a we have undertaken remedial action to the feeders at Ellis Bird Farm native to Alberta. They are nocturnal short but interesting window into the this fall, installing clean-outs and (EBF). In fact, we've caught their animals that, although rarely seen, decisions leading up to the creation insulating the pipes to avoid future efforts on video! Since we cleaned are quite common throughout boreal of Ellis Bird Farm. problems. Our thanks to Ron Biel up all the EBF gardens this fall, we and parkland regions of Alberta. for assisting with the project, and EBF board member, Tony Blake, thought we'd supplement the diet They are grey in colour and can be to Chairman Bob Winchell, for has been busy this fall installing of our resident hares with a few identified by their huge dark eyes volunteering to help oversee this new fencing around the farm to pellets. The deer ate all the outside and by the flap of skin that stretches upgrade. protect habitat areas. He also offerings so we decided to place between their front and back legs installed the posts in the main Finally, we are pleased to have a little pellet pile inside the Grain (which enables them to glide). They yard so we can expand our bird a fresh supply of Backyard Bird Elevator (the snowshoe hares love typically live in tree cavities (but will box collection display. We are so Feeding: An Alberta Guide. This being in this old building) and use sometimes take up occupancy in thankful for his hard work! book has now sold over 10,000 a trail cam to see which creatures a bird box) and eat fungi, lichens, copies, netting Ellis Bird Farm availed themselves of the treats. So buds, seeds, fruit, conifer seeds Winter preparation has been a over $85,000 in profit. All proceeds far, we've recorded the hares, flying and the occasional egg and baby major priority at Ellis Bird Farm over from the sale of this book go to the squirrels, red squirrels and many bird. We are very pleased to know the past month. Just in time for the Education Legacy Fund, to support little deer mice. It has been a treat that these interesting mammals are deep cold, our pond is now ready educational initiatives at Ellis Bird to witness all the wildlife present living on the EBF site! for winter. Grant Loftus, owner of Farm. The books are available at Ellis Bird Farm. You can watch Water By Design, the company who On the topic of videos, have you for purchase from Peavey Mart video snippets from the trail cam on installed our new water garden, seen the video series detailing stores, Hannahs Seeds, Kerry our website (www.ellisbirdfarm.ca) came to EBF to show us how the history of Ellis Bird Farm? The Wood Nature Centre and from the or on our Facebook page. to properly shut down the pump latest segment, featuring Gary EBF online bookstore. They make system for winter. We have had a lot of questions Krigbaum, the Union Carbide excellent Christmas presents, about Flying Squirrels since posting representative who was sent from Last winter, the sewer line at Ellis particularly in combination with a the trail cam footage on social Toronto to purchase the Ellis Farm, Bird Farm froze up and remained so birdfeeder.
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Events featured at the Lacombe Featured Fun & Events Performing Arts Centre
Lacombe Performing Arts Centre presents the Light Up the Night Festival– Nov. 21st 24th. www.LacombeTourism.com Fall Concert Series: Sometimes in Winter with Central Alberta Thursday, November 21st Under $100 Art Market Chamber Players November 21/19 Under $100 Art Market 10am – 4 p.m. Lacombe Memorial Centre Tickets: $20 at Mary C Moore Library or https:// 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. -Lacombe Memorial Centre Story Time at the Library lacombeperformingartscentre.com/events Lacombe's Christmas Craft and Gift Show 1– 3 p.m.- Mary C. Moore Public Library Doors Open 7 pm, Show begins 7:30 pm Brought to you by RE/MAX Central Alberta 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.- Lacombe Memorial Centre Festive Musical Performances
Santa's Workshop 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.-Lacombe Memorial Centre 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.- Lacombe Memorial Centre Homegrown Theatre: A Christmas Carol Reading Skate with Buddy November 22nd and 23rd, 7:00 showings Festive Musical Performances 6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. -Can Pak Ice Complex #2 Come enjoy a reading of Charles Dickens “A 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. -LMC Saturday, November 23rd Christmas Carol” by Homegrown Theatre troupe, Book Sale 22nd Annual Lacombe Christmas Faire November 22 or 23. Doors open at 6:30pm and 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.– LMC 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.- Lacombe Memorial Centre reading starts at 7pm. $10 each at the door. Roving Carollers Free Movies: Elf and The Grinch 5:30pm– LMC/Main Street 10 a.m.- Lacombe City Cinemas FlatIron Jazz Band “A Singing Swinging Christmas”
Fire Dancers Gingerbread House Contest Concert November 27th, 7:30pm 5:30pm– LMC/Main Street 10 a.m.-12 p.m.-Michener House Museum Get a start on the Christmas season by attending the annual Singing, Swinging, Christmas concert. Tim Horton’s Santa Claus Parade Festive Musical Performances Tickets are ONLY available in advance at the Mary 6 p.m.- Santa Claus is coming to town! 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.-Lacombe Memorial Centre C. Moore Library in Lacombe, $10.00 ea or $25.00
Cookies and Caroling Christmas at the Michener House for the family. Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm - St. Andrew’s United Church 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.-Michener House Museum Tree Lighting Ceremony Free Christmas Swim Chamberlains Children Theatre: A Christmas 6:45 p.m.-Lacombe Memorial Centre 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.-Kinsmen Aquatic Centre Carol November 29th and November 30th Selfie with Santa Christmas Brunch Showtimes: Friday, November 29 at 1:00pm and 7 p.m.- Lacombe Memorial Centre 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.-Lacombe Memorial Centre 7:00pm and Saturday, November 30 at 1:00pm. Moonlight Madness Hay Rides Admission is by donation and there will be a Lacombe Centre Mall and Downtown Lacombe 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.-Lacombe Memorial Centre concession as well as a Christmas craft market. Friday, November 22nd Selfie with Santa Lacombe’s Christmas Craft and Gift Show 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.-Lacombe Memorial Centre Submit your events to the community 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. -Lacombe Memorial Centre event calendar at lacombetourism.com Looking for tourism maps, information *NEW* Join Lacombe Businesses for some festive fun in the Where’s Buddy challenge. To celebrate the and things to do in the region? season, you are invited to visit participating businesses to track down the location of a Buddy the Elf cut out in Visit lacombetourism.com and follow each business. Find him, get a stamp and receive enough stamps to enter our draw for a gift box of Lacombe Regional Tourism on Facebook, goodies. This promotion will having you smiling like Buddy from November 21 – December 1. Instagram and Twitter!
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Bentley Farmers’ Market The market had an exciting 2019 season with lots of changes and growth. The season ended with an amazing variety of vendors on a beautiful day with a tremendous showing of support from the local shoppers. Watch for some exciting new plans for our little town with a big market in 2020. You are invited to Bentley Farmers’ Christmas Market on December 14th from 10am 4pm at the Blindman Valley Ag Centre. A great variety of vendors as well as a delicious Turkey meal served up by the Bentley 4H Multiclub.
17 CountyCounty News News - November- August 18, 15, 2017 2019 Rural Community Lacombe County Residents: Outreach Lacombe Family and Community Support Services DID YOU KNOW? in partnership with the Town of Bentley and the Village of Clive are pleased to announce the Lacombe Connex rides are available to seniors and others unable to access regular continuation of the FCSS Rural Community Outreach Program. transportation because of age, cost or ability. Connex buses are wheelchair accessible. In January 2019 residents will be able to continue to access individualized support services WHERE CONNEX TRAVELS: COST: BOOKINGS: in Bentley and in Clive. Connex provides transportation within County Trips – Local round trip is Please call 403-786-9000 and leave the City of Lacombe and to Lacombe $15.00 (from a rural residence to City a message** What is Community County rural residents within a 20 km of Lacombe) Outreach? radius of the City of Lacombe. HOURS OF OPERATION: • Outreach services are Medical round trips to Red Deer - offered to individuals Please Note: Connex DOES NOT $50.00 plus $7.50 (Local County trip) Monday to Friday and families who need provide transportation to/from other 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. assistance as a result of municipalities within Lacombe County. issues related to poverty, such as low income; inadequate housing or oo ings s oul be ma e at least 2 ours in a ance an are base on space an sc e ule a ailability homelessness; family or For more information on the Connex transportation service, contact relationship changes; or other basic needs. Lacombe Connex at 403-786-9000 or 403-782-6637 • Services include but are or visit www.lacombefcss.net. not limited to: support, advocacy, referrals, Lacombe Connex is off ered through Lacombe & District FCSS accessing resources, in partnership with the City of Lacombe and Lacombe County. community networking, social and life skill th development and goal 5 Annual Plein Air Painting and Photography day on the Medicine River setting. • Comprehensive case management will be made available based upon assessed client needs. • Outreach services are intended to help reduce barriers, and increase the independence and quality of life of individuals and families accessing services.
Participation in outreach services is voluntary and free of charge. Outreach services will be offered by appointment Once again, the Medicine River Plein The paintings were displayed at the on: Air Painting and Photography day was a Gilby Hall later in the afternoon, and th • 1st and 3rd Wednesday of great success. The 5 annual event was a free beef on a bun supper was held each month at the FCSS held on Sept. 15, 2019 on the Medicine for the artists and local community office in Clive River near the Gilby Hall in Lacombe members. The Medicine River • 2nd and 4th Wednesday of County. Twelve artists ventured out from Watershed Society hopes to bring each month at the Sr. Drop near and far with their paints, brushes, positive attention to the river and In Center in Bentley and easel to paint the river and its watershed with the event, showcasing surrounding natural areas. the beauty to be found there and To make an appointment or the many ways it can be used and ‘En Plein Air’ is simply painting outdoors, for further information please appreciated. contact: leaving the walls and comforts of a Connie Malena, BRE, BASW, studio space behind and experiencing The Society would like to thank RSW, painting in the great outdoors. The the attendees, the landowners, Community Outreach Worker artists were treated to a beautiful warm the community members, and the Cell: (403) 506-2830 and sunny September day, which was a volunteers, for once again making it a Email: ruraloutreach@ nice change from the predicted forecast. wonderful event. lacombefcss.net For some artists, this was their first time attending, while most others have attended the event since the ~Article and photos submitted beginning. 18 November 15, 2019 - County News North Red Deer Regional Wastewater System receives 2019 APWA Public Works Project of the Year Award Deer from October 7- safe, reliable and effective waste water missions like this work collaboratively 9, 2019. treatment services for the foreseeable together to tackle a big project like this. future,” said Ken Wigmore, NRDRW- Congratulations!," said Peter McDowell, The APWA Public WSC Chair. Past President, American Public Works Works Project of Association Alberta Chapter. the Year Award was “The North Red Deer Regional Waste- established to pro- water system highlights the importance “The north leg of the central Alberta Re- mote excellence in of strong relationships between munici- gional Wastewater System is a project the management pal neighbours, and shows what can be that has made a significant impact on and administration of accomplished when all levels of gov- the communities it serves, with en- public works projects ernment work together. This line makes hanced wastewater treatment and im- by recognizing the life better for residents and businesses proved water quality. Stantec is proud alliance between the in central Alberta, and we are honoured to have worked alongside our partners managing agency, the for our role on this APWA Project of and the local municipalities that have consultant/architect/ the Year," said Paula Law, Reeve of championed this celebrated project. The North Red Deer Regional Waste- engineer, and the con- Lacombe County. water Services Commission (NRDRW- tractor who, working together, complete public works projects. Designed by Stantec, the North Red WSC) is pleased to announce that the Deer Regional Wastewater System North Red Deer Regional Wastewater “I was pleased to accept this award on promises a cleaner future for communi- System received the American Public behalf of the North Red Deer Regional ties in central Alberta. Completed on Works Association (APWA) Alberta Wastewater Services Commission. time and on budget, the project incor- Chapter’s Project of the Year Award, for Completed on time and on budget, the porates innovative approaches and Projects over $10 Million, at the 2019 wastewater transmission system is leading-edge technologies to provide a APWA Excellence in Public Works Con- a great, forward-thinking project that modern wastewater solution for 25,000 ference and Tradeshow, held in Red ensures our members have access to residents living in central Alberta, and protect the sensitive watershed that supplies drinking water for 150,000 Albertans. Commissioned in April 2018, the trans- mission system pumps wastewater to the state-of-the-art regional treatment plant in Red Deer. The project consists of a 28 kilometre pipeline, one odour management facility and two major lift While the recognition from our peers is stations. something we are all proud of – at the end of the day, the safe, reliable system “The APWA Alberta Chapter was that will serve residents for the next 25 pleased to present the project of the years is an achievement we truly cher- year award to the North Red Deer ish," said Todd Simenson, Vice Presi- Regional Wastewater Services Com- dent, Regional Leader (Alberta North & mission. It is always great to see com- Territories), Stantec.
19 CountyCounty News News - November- August 18, 15, 2017 2019 COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS October 10, 2019 MLA RON ORR DELEGATION amend the Lacombe County Land Use Bylaw No. CONNEX/BOLT/GENERAL TRANSPORTATION Mr. Orr, MLA for the Lacombe/Ponoka riding, 1237/17. Council subsequently approved second The County Manager was directed to prepare a report discussed current provincial and local issues and reading of the bylaw. on the Connex Bus Service to be presented at a initiatives with Council. future Council meeting. PARKLAND REGIONAL LIBRARY BUDGET FIVE-YEAR NEW PAVEMENT PLAN The Parkland Regional Library Budget for 2020, TAKE IF OFF PROGRAM/ICE HUT An overview of the Five-year New Pavement Plan providing for Lacombe County’s membership fee in REGISTRATION was presented for Council’s consideration. the amount of $ 88,432.65 received Council approval. A report on the Take it Off Program and ice fishing hut By resolution of Council, the five-year New Pavement registration was received for information by Council. Plan was adopted; and further, the County Manager RMA CONVENTION – MEETING WITH MINISTER was authorized to tender and award the 2020 OF ENVIRONMENT & PARKS pavement project (RR 27-4 from Highway 12 to Council was advised that the Minister of Environment Regularly Scheduled Aspelund Road) and Parks, Jason Nixon, will meet with Council at the upcoming RMA Fall Convention. Council identified a Meetings for Lacombe SHALLOW GAS TAX RELIEF REQUEST list of topics for discussion. The Provincial Government has identified the County Council / Council temporary reprieve of property taxes for shallow RMA CONVENTION – MEETING WITH MINISTER Committee gas well sites and pipelines as one of the temporary OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS solutions to ease the financial burden of natural gas Council agreed to request to meet with the Minister of companies and in particular shallow gas operators. Municipal Affairs, Kaycee Madu, at the upcoming RMA Committee of the Whole Fall Convention. Council identified a list of topics for First Tuesday of every second month The Province has committed to funding the entire discussion. at 9 a.m. relief through a reduction of the school requisition for both the school and municipal portion of the tax COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Council & MPC relief. In future years, linear assessments for shallow In addition to receiving the minutes of the October 1, Second and fourth Thursday of every gas wells and pipelines will be permanently reduced, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting for information, month, starting at 9 a.m. and the reduced tax revenue will be borne by the Council also reviewed the following items from that municipality and School Foundation. meeting: The public and media are welcome to As requested by the Province of Alberta Council PARKS & RECREATION 5-YEAR CAPITAL PLAN attend all Council & MPC meetings. approved the cancellation of a total of $559,659 in A presentation was made during the October 1, 2019 2019 property taxes and $557.53 in current year’s Committee of the Whole meeting on the Lacombe An agenda will be posted to the penalties for thirty-one linear properties in accordance County Parks & Recreation 5-year Capital Plan. The website prior to the meeting. with the Province’s Property Tax Relief for Shallow County Manager was directed to prepare a report on Gas Producers Program. the Plan to be presented for Council’s consideration at a future meeting. TAX PENALTY CANCELLATION REQUEST A motion that Lacombe County cancel the $132.89 POLICE COSTING TEST MODEL SURVEY late payment penalty levied on Tax Roll No. The Police Costing Test Model Survey as completed 3901291002 did not receive Council approval. at the Committee of the Whole meeting was presented and endorsed by Council; and further, a TAX PENALTY CANCELLATION REQUEST copy of the completed survey along with a cover letter A motion that Lacombe County cancel the $172.25 outlining Council’s concerns regarding the survey be late payment penalty levied on Tax Roll No. sent to the Solicitor General/Minister of Justice; the 3903363002 did not receive Council approval. Minister of Municipal Affairs and local MLA’s.
SPONSORSHIP OF RESOLUTION – ACCESS VALUE OF MEMBERSHIP IN PROTEIN FOR COP’S TO ALBERTA FIRST RESPONDERS ALLIANCE RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (AFRCS) Council directed the County Manager to contact the By resolution of Council, Lacombe County agreed to Plant Protein Alliance to advise that Lacombe County second the Foothills County resolution for Community strongly supports protein alliance facilities in Lacombe Peace Officer Access to RCMP Radio Channels to County. be brought forward at the RMA Fall Conference in November 2019. A motion at the October 10, 2019 Council meeting to move forward with this recommendation did not PUBLIC HEARING – BYLAW NO. 1302/19 receive the approval of Council. A public hearing was held for Bylaw No. 1302/19. Reeve Paula Law presented the Kraay Bylaw No.1302/19, a bylaw of Lacombe County BILLING FOR FIRE SERVICES Family with the 2019 Farm Family of the to adopt the proposed Gull Lake Intermunicipal The County Manager was directed to prepare a report Year award during the Business and Development Plan. Council subsequently approved regarding the concept of billing for fire department Community Awards Gala on Oct. 26, 2019. second reading of the bylaw. responses. Council Highlights & Minutes PUBLIC HEARING – BYLAW NO. 1305/19 POLICY RC(9) COUNTY SUPPORT OF can be found on our website A public hearing was held for Bylaw No. 1305/19. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, EVENTS AND under the ‘Council’ Link on Bylaw No.1305/19, a bylaw of Lacombe County to ACTIVITIES the main page - or scan the A presentation on Policy RC(9) County Support of QR code above with your Community Programs, Events and Activities was smartphone! received for information by Council. 20 November 15, 2019 - County News COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS October 24, 2019 BROWNLOW’S LANDING ACCRETION In January 2019, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry JOFFRE COMMUNITY SOCIETY – POLICY RC(1) The community at the southern portion of Brownlow’s announced a three-year $750,000 pilot project APPLICATION Landing on Gull Lake (Plan 1970 EO and NE 25- to address agricultural plastic waste. The APRG Council approved a resolution that Lacombe County 40-01-W5M) has been working with an Alberta announced in June of 2019 that Cleanfarms was contribute $3,106 towards the upgrades of the Joffre Land Surveyor to develop a plan showing proposed contracted to develop and operate a three-year pilot horseshoe pits; and further, that this contribution apportioning of accreted land. Lacombe County program. be funded from the County’s Recreation Capital has been presented with a draft survey plan of the Assistance Reserve. proposed accretion, as Lacombe County is the By resolution of Council, the County Manager was registered owner of Lot P Plan 1970 EO. Currently, authorized to enter into a Services Agreement with HIGHWAY 2/12 INTERCHANGE PLANNING Lot P Plan 1970 EO is municipal reserve land, and CLEANFARMS INC. ending April 1, 2022; and further, STUDY – LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT any accreted land would also be municipal reserve the County Manager was authorized to draft and sign Lacombe County will be a signatory on the letter with land. a Service Agreement with the Lacombe Regional the City of Lacombe to the Minister of Transportation Waste Services Commission, for the collection, with regarding a Highway 2/12 Interchange Planning By resolution of Council, the Brownlow’s Landing storage, and loading of recyclable agriculture plastics Study. Proposed Accretion Survey Results were received ending April 1, 2022. for information. In addition, the County Manager BYLAW NO. 1299/19 SEA BUCKTHORN was directed to engage with the proponents of the EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY Bylaw No. 1299/19, a bylaw of Lacombe County to accretion proposal. (EPR) FRAMEWORK designate Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides) The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) initiative as a noxious weed received first and second reading FIVE-YEAR RECREATION CAPITAL PLAN is an alternative waste management framework. on May 23, 2019. The bylaw required the approval of The Five-year Recreation Capital Plan was adopted Currently, municipalities undertake and fund waste the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, and approval by Council subject to funding availability and grant management. EPR shifts financial responsibility from of the elevation of Sea Buckthorn to Lacombe funding. Council authorized the County Manager to municipalities to producers and/or importers. County’s noxious weed list was received from the proceed with the 2020 projects. Minister on September 11, 2019. A resolution that Lacombe County forward a letter KEY ACTION ITEMS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN to the Minister of Environment and Parks in support Bylaw No. 1299/19 was given third and final reading An update on the Key Action Items Implementation of the Provincial adoption of Extended Producer by Council. Plan for the 2018 to 2023 Strategic Plan was Responsibility based waste management; and further; approved as presented. a copy of that letter be forwarded to MLA Ron Orr was WOLF CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS approved by Council. PRESENTATION AG PLASTICS PROGRAM Representatives of the Wolf Creek Public Schools The Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group LACOMBE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE provided an overview of the programs and initiatives (APRG) was formed in 2016 and membership FOUNDATION – POLICY RC(1) APPLICATION of Wolf Creek Public Schools. includes the Recycling Council of Alberta, Alberta An application from the Lacombe Performing Arts Plastics Recycling Association, Cleanfarms, Rural Centre Foundation that Lacombe County contribute Municipalities of Alberta, the Provincial Agricultural $ 70,469 towards the purchase of the Lacombe Service Board Committee and Alberta Agriculture and Performing Arts Centre was tabled. Forestry. 2020 Lacombe County Council Dates January 9 June 25 January 30 July 9 February 13 August 27 February 27 September 10 March 12 September 24 March 26 October 8 April 9 October 22 April 23 November 12 May 14 November 26 May 28 December 10 June 11 The Royal Canadian Legion Lacombe Branch #79 kicked off their annual Poppy Campaign on October 25 with Poppy Campaign Committee representatives Kathy Hobbes and Barb Burnett presenting the first poppies to Mayor Grant Creasey and Reeve Paula Law at City Hall. Money donated during the Poppy Campaign is used to improve the quality of life for our local veterans and their families. ~ Photo from the City of Lacombe 21 CountyCounty News News - November- August 18, 15, 2017 2019 AROUND THE COUNTY
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Stanton Community Tees Christmas Christmas Potluck at Ripley Hall Centre News Concert and Carol Festival Sunday December 15th Santa Claus Supper at 5pm When: Thurs., December 12th is coming on 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm • Bonfire, games, sleigh rides before (weather a new day and time! permitting) Where: Tees Hall • Visit from Santa after THURSDAY, Dec 5th supper (caregivers please provide a small Musical Numbers 6:30 p.m. gift for your children/ family). Come and share the holiday spirit Carol Singing with your community neighbours. We would appreciate any volunteers Santa to sing, dance, tell a joke or poem, or any other entertainment. All participants welcome. Please contact Carla at 403-784-3055 or Everyone is welcome, don't forget a snack text 587-447-8199 to be included in the program. to share and a gift for the little ones.
Potluck goodies and snacks to Call Mel for more information: follow the concert. 403-396-6587
Sargent Community Hall EVENTS Sargent Hall is located Christmas Bingo on the North West • December 21; 7:30 corner of Township p.m. Old fashioned Road 40-0 (Sargent Christmas Concert Lakeside Road) and with skits and carols Range Road 24-3 • January 25 2020: (Haynes Road). 6:30 p.m. Potluck Dinner and Annual Everyone is welcome to General Meeting join us for the upcoming events for the 2019 For more information, year: please call George 403 784 3654 or Marie 784 • November 30: 6:30 3444. p.m. Potluck dinner followed by the
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Make a SPLASH at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre 5429 53rd Street
The Gary Moe Sportsplex is home to the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre (KAC). Come take a dip at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre. We offer a climbing wall, small slide, rope, wibit and many special events throughout the year.
What’s Happening: • Winter lesson registration is now open! • Nov. 23: Light Up the Night Free Public Swim from 6-8pm • Dec. 15: Candy Cane Swim from 1-5pm • The pool will be open during the holidays! Check out the Holiday schedule at Lacombe.ca/pool
For more information on the KAC schedule, swim club, pool rentals and advanced courses call 403.782.1277 or visit www.lacombe.ca/pool.
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Something Special for Christmas!! Christmas draw November 12 - December 13. Anyone Kids Programs: Sing Read Play (baby – 3), Mother Goose (baby – 3), Terrific 3’s, Story Time (All Ages), Creative Explosion (3+), Shake it up ( 3+), Parent & Tot Duplo (baby – 4), Tomfoolery making a purchase or donation at the store is eligible to (5+) enter - come see the wonderful prizes! Youth Programs – Something Cool for After School (9+), Pokemon/Yu-Gi-Oh/Magic the Gathering (All Ages), Youth D & D (8-12), Play on Gamers (All Ages), Out of this World (9+), Not exactly a 50/50, but we are sure Santa is coming Board Games (8+) and he is giving away all the raffle money this Christmas! Tickets are $5 each: 1st prize 50%, 2nd prize 30%, 3rd Teen Programs - Teen D& D (13+) Adult Programs – D & D, Mixed Minds Book Club prize $20% of total proceeds. We are only selling 100 tickets, so potentially 1st prize is $250, 2nd prize is $150, All Programs are FREE – see our website for more details or call us! 3rd prize is $100. We are open: Mon. & Wed. 10 am – 8:00 pm blackfaldslibrary.ca Tues, Thurs, Fri 10 am – 6:00pm 403.885.2343 There will be other Christmas excitement and surprises Saturdays 10 am – 5:00 pm coming, so keep abreast of what's happening at your Sundays 1:00 – 5:00 pm community thrift store!
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