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Candidate Information Guide Friday, November 17, 2017 | Volume 11 Your Voice 2017 Municipal What’s Inside 2 Outstanding Tax Deadline 3 Community Grant Program Your Vote Election Results 4-5 Safety / Rural Crime Updates 7 Long Range Planning 9 Environment 10 Agriculture 11 Planning FAQs Lacombe County Election 12-13 Development Activity October 16, 2017 14-15 Electoral Divisions Map 17 Lacombe Regional Tourism 18-19 Notices 20-21 Council Highlights 26-27 Events Around the County
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(Top row): County Commissioner Terry Hager, Executive Assistant Laverne Turnbull, Manager of Corporate Services Tim Timmons, Division 7 Councillor Dana Kreil, Division 5 Councillor / Deputy Reeve Ken Wigmore, Division 3 Councillor Barb Shepherd, Division 1 Councillor John Ireland. (Bottom row) Division 2 Councillor Brenda Knight, Division 4 Councillor / Reeve Paula Law, Division 6 Councillor Keith Stephenson.
Residents came out to vote on October 16, 2017 in Division 1, Division 5 and Division 6 during the 2017 Lacombe County Municipal elections. Division 1 elected new councillor, John Ireland, with Councillor Ken Wigmore and Councillor Keith Stephenson returning for another term in their respective divisions. Please see pages 14-15 for more details on the Lacombe County Council, and their hopes for the next four years.
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County News is available to read on our website every month. If you wish to stop receiving County News by mail, email [email protected] with your mailing address and we will take you off our mailing list. CountyCounty News News - -November August 18, 17, 2017 2017 Lacombe County Council re-elects Reeve Law During the October 24 Organizational Division 5 Councillor Ken Wigmore was Councillor Wigmore. Meeting, Lacombe County Councillors elected by Council to the role of Deputy were officially sworn in, including Reeve for a two-year term. The Organizational Meeting newcomer John Ireland, who was saw Council make a variety of elected to Division 1 in the 2017 “Having served Lacombe County for appointments, in addition to Municipal Election. 13 years, I’m committed to working the Reeve and Deputy Reeve with my counterparts to ensure we positions, of Council members During this meeting, County Council are maintaining the high standards to municipal boards, committees re-elected Division 4 Councillor Paula expected by our constituents,” said and commissions. Law as Reeve for a fifth one-year term. Councillor Law assumed the Reeve’s Chair after taking her Oath of Office from Corporate Services Manager, Tim Timmons, and expressed thanks to Council for its continuing support.
“Once again, I thank my fellow councillors for their trust and confidence in electing me to the position of Reeve. I look forward to continuing my responsibilities as Reeve, and I’m committed to working with this passionate group of councillors to serve Lacombe County to the best of my ability,” said Reeve Law.
In addition to the election of Reeve Law, Notice to any ratepayers with outstanding 2017 taxes November 30 deadline fast approaching; 10% penalty will be applied to all unpaid taxes
An additional 10% penalty will be added on TIPP forms please see the TIPP section December 1 for all taxes unpaid after November under Assessment & Taxation on the 30. website or contact the County office at 403-782-6601. The November 30 deadline and penalties are not applicable to property owners currently enrolled in We are also set up to accept electronic the Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP). payments for property tax. Payments can be made with the following financial institutions: How can I pay my taxes? ATB (Alberta Treasury Branch) Tax payments are payable to Lacombe County BMO (Bank of Montreal) and can be made using one of the following CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of options: Commerce) • In person at the County Office during regular CREDIT UNION 2018 Tax Installment office hours (8:30am to 4:30pm). At the County HSBC Office, payments are accepted via cash, RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) Payment Plan cheque or Interac debit card. SCOTIA BANK Enroll now for the 2018 Tax Year • Deposited in the envelope mail box located at TD (Toronto Dominion) the road entrance to the County Office. The Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) is a • By bill payment through internet banking You can pay your bills through the teller simple, secure and convenient way to pay your (available through most financial institutions. service, bank machine, internet or telephone. annual property taxes. When you sign up, monthly Contact our office at 403-782-6601 if yours is payments are automatically withdrawn from your not currently available). Please Note: bank account on the 15th of each month. • When choosing this option, each To ensure your payments are credited to your property you are paying taxes for must account, please remember to include the top To obtain an application form, contact Lacombe be paid separately and you must use the “tear-away” portion of your assessment and County by phoning (403) 782-6601 or visit 10 Digit Tax Roll Number as the Account tax notice, or provide your 10 Digit Tax Roll www.lacombecounty.com. Number. Number with your payment. • By TIPP (Tax Installment Payment Plan). For If you are paying by cheque, please make it payable to Lacombe County. 2 NovemberNovember 17,17, 20172017 -- CountyCounty NewsNews Chamber Business Gala Community Program recognizes Farm Family Grants Available The Bruning Family Farm was recognized for 20 years of farming and community involve- Lacombe County is committed to strengthening the quality ment at the 2017 Chamber Awards Gala. of life of its residents and fostering civic pride by providing financial support for community programs, events and Lacombe County Reeve Paula Law presented Ko Bruning and his family with 2017 Farm activities. Family of the Year award during the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce "Lacombe Business and Awards Gala" on October 21. Policy RC(9) - County Support of Community Programs, Events and Activities provides additional support for This award highlights the Bruning family's contributions and community service throughout organizations in the County and its urban municipalities, as the years, along with their dedication to farming. The Bruning family farm started operating in well as the municipalities themselves. Support will be given May 1997 by Ko and Geke. The family continues to operate two separate poultry operations for events and activities which are held for the benefit and (Jack and Danielle, and Tho and Claudene), and a shared grain operation. enjoyment of the general public, demonstrate a financial need, and other criteria explained in the policy.
The application deadline is January 31st of each year; applicants will be advised by March 31st of the status of their application.
Policy Guidelines/Procedures: Eligibility: Urban municipalities within the County, and community organizations in the urban municipalities within the County and within Lacombe County are eligible for funding, subject to the following guidelines:
To be eligible for consideration, programs: • Must demonstrate a need for financial support from the County; • Must be held for the enjoyment and benefit of the general public; • Must be hosted on an annual basis and/or recognize significant milestone events; November 30 deadline fast approaching; 10% penalty will be applied to all unpaid taxes • Must not charge an admission, entrance or registration fee for the program, event or activity; • Must receive at least an equivalent amount of funding from the urban municipality in which the program, (Top Left) Lacombe County Reeve Paula Law event or activity is being held as that being requested presents the Farm Family of the Year award. from the County; (Right) Ko Bruning accepting the award. • Must receive at-least an equal amount of funding from (Bottom Left) The Bruning family at the the community organization if the program, event or Chamber Awards Gala. activity is being held in the County; and • Must take place in the County, or in the urban municipalities within the County.
The following are not eligible for support under this policy: Capital facilities and equipment; youth and adult sports teams and associated programs, events and activities; school reunions; private functions; community organizations, programs, events and activities that receive support from the County through other programs or policies.
Funding Allotment & Allocation: Funding will be based on $0.75 per capita based on the current year official population of Lacombe County and the urban municipalities within the County, with a $1,000 minimum allotment per town or village, and a $500 minimum allotment per summer village.
To view the Policy and a downloadable application form, see the County Website at www.lacombecounty. com under the County Information tab at the top of the home page, and click on Policies on the left hand menu.
3 CountyCounty News News - -November August 18, 17, 2017 2017 SAFETY FIRST You are responsible to burn safely year round Lacombe County Fire spreading on to land other than his own Not Permitted Services 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 Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society: What's happening!
The Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch BARCWS boundaries within: Annual General Meeting was held on Lacombe County & Red Deer October 26, 2017. County:
Of note was the completion of trials Twp Rd 41-0 south to Twp Rd 370 of a real time communication system (Penhold Rd); West boundary of utilizing cell phone communications, Lacombe County east to RR 2-2, RR 40 designed to allow members to track east to RR 22 criminals leaving their property via a network of Rural Crime Watch The Benalto and Area Crime watch Members. The state-of-the-art system is an active group of citizens working allows all members to communicate to prevent crime in our area. If you instantaneously with each other via are interested in crime prevention, we encrypted closed group communication welcome new members. Five-year with text, pinpoint location data and memberships are $25, this covers pictures. This allows members to track one household. Our next crime stolen vehicles etc and to relay the watch meeting will be held the last information directly to the police. It is felt Thursday in February. There is much that this will be a valuable tool to assist to be learned at crime watch meetings in reducing rural crime in our area. from the local police officers and fellow members.
Anyone living within the BARCWS boundaries wishing to join BARCWS is encouraged to contact us at [email protected] for further information.
4 NovemberNovember 17,17, 20172017 -- CountyCounty NewsNews RURAL CRIME WATCH
November is Family Violence Prevention Month Red Deer - Lacombe Rural Crime Watch This is a month to increase awareness of the effects of domestic violence on the encourages YOU to get involved! family and communities as a whole. This We thank the community for your support. The Red Deer Lacombe Rural year’s theme is “REACH OUT. SPEAK Crime Watch group has 250 households and about 500 members. Included OUT.” The theme is to inspire all of us to in our membership group is INEOS and Nova. Nova has generously take action now and in the future to end supported us every year with a $1,000 community grant. Red Deer County family violence and support survivors. It and Lacombe County also provide operating grants annually. The funds are is our responsibility as a community, a used to host community information events and presentations by experts friend, a co-worker and as family to speak within the Crime Watch area. out against family violence. Your membership dues ($25 for 3 years) cover the cost of signs and some Through the support of all, the message of our operating costs. As you know the group is a not-for-profit organization will come out strong, that family violence and we rely on volunteers to do the work. We operate a fanout system, is never OK. There are no simple solu- Facebook page, email address and internet web page. But without the tions to family violence, it can happen to such things as, threats, put downs, name support of the team of dedicated volunteers, we would not be able to anyone. The impact of family violence calling or insults, constant yelling, con- continue the work we do. If you are interested in getting involved as a last a lifetime and strains our public sys- trolling or keeping someone from seeing volunteer please let us know. tems. friends or family, making fun of, prevent- We recently hired an expert to overhaul the web page so that we can better ing someone from practicing their faith provide educational material, updates on community events and information What is family violence? Department of or religion, destroying property or hurting on how to become a member Justice for the Government of Canada pets, bullying, intimidation or humiliation describes it as “when someone uses (including on the internet). While emo- Lacombe County Council, as a whole, is very concerned about the high abusive behaviour to control and/or harm tional abuse often is not a crime, it can be incidence of crime in the area. We know that many of our citizens have a member of their family, or someone with a sign the abuse may worsen. whom they have an intimate relationship.” been impacted. At the recent organizational meeting of Lacombe County, There are many forms of violence, in- the Council assigned Councillors to support the various Rural Crime Watch Financial abuse organizations that are within the County boundaries. cluding physical, sexual, emotional and This form of abuse occurs when some- financial abuse. They are also various • Councillors Brenda Knight and John Ireland were assigned to Battle one uses money or property to control or River Rural Crime Watch; types of family violence, such as intimate exploit someone else. It can involve, tak- partner violence, child abuse and neglect, • Reeve Paul Law to the Ponoka group; ing someone’s money or property without • Councillor Keith Stephenson to the Burnt Lake group; elder abuse, violence based on so-called permission, withholding or limiting money “honour” and forced marriage. • Councillor Dana Kreil to Rimbey and Benalto. to control someone, pressuring someone • Councillors Wigmore and Shepherd to the Red Deer/Lacombe group. to sign documents, forcing someone to Physical abuse sell things or change a will. Most forms of While there is not a lot municipalities can do to stop what is happening we Includes assault is the intentional use of financial abuse are crimes, including theft collectively wish to support the efforts of the Crime Watch organizations in force against a person without that per- and fraud. the county. son’s consent. It can often cause physical pain or injury that may last a long time. In Alberta there are many government Our organization is hosting the Provincial Rural Crime Watch Annual These may include such things as push- and community organizations available if meeting at Lacombe Memorial Centre on February 16 & 17, 2018. The ing, hitting, slapping, pinching, strangling, you are experiencing family violence. You public is welcome and we encourage you to consider attending. Our guest stabbing, shooting, throwing objects at are not alone. If you feel you are in im- presenter is Christiane Sadeler. Christiane is the executive director of the someone, burning, etc. All of these are mediate danger please call 911. There is Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council which is a partnership between crimes in Canada in which an individual emergency housing and shelters through- community and local government for crime prevention. She is also the or individuals could be charged under the out the province. Help is available for both founding co-chair of the Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention. Criminal Code. women and men; call 1-877-934-6634. The Agenda for the Provincial Meeting will be posted in the January edition There is financial assistance available for of the county news. Sexual abuse Albertans fleeing abuse, for more infor- Sexual abuse of an adult can include such mation you can call 1-866-644-5135. A Stop by the County office and ask for anti-theft license plate screws. They things as sexual touching or sexual activ- Family Violence Info Line is available are free of charge and once installed make it almost impossible for someone ity without consent, continued sexual con- seven days a week, 24-hours a day; call to steal your license plate. tact when asked to stop, forcing someone 310-1818. to commit unsafe or humiliating sexual If you wish to have an information session in your community please let us know. Our email address is [email protected]. acts. All sexual contact with anyone The RCMP in Blackfalds would like to without consent is a crime in Canada. ensure those, who find themselves in a This includes sexual touching, or forcing Ken Wigmore, Lacombe County, Chair situation of family violence, know that Becky Wylie Jardine, City of Red Deer, Vice Chair sexual activity on a spouse, a common there is help out there. Family violence law partner or a dating partner. Even Floyd Mullaney, Red Deer County, Secretary is not acceptable at any time, as outlined Barb Shepherd, Lacombe County, Treasurer and email when married, a spouse cannot be forced above these are only examples of some to have sexual contact. Cheryl McMurray, Lacombe County, Membership secretary of the forms abuse takes, there are many Jean Bota, Red Deer County, Board Member Emotional Abuse other forms. If you are in an abusive rela- Emotional abuse happens when a person Dean Hart, Red Deer County, Board Member tionship or know someone that is, REACH Garth Butcher, Deputy Mayor, Gull Lake, Board Member uses words or actions to control, frighten OUT SPEAK OUT. or isolate someone or take away their self-respect. This is sometimes referred to Ken Morrison, S/Sgt., RCMP Blackfalds as psychological abuse and may include Detachment Commander 5 CountyCounty News News - -November August 18, 17, 2017 2017 MIRROR CORNER
Christmas Service at Mirror’s Newly Restored 1895
2017 Mirror Dog Tags St. Monica’s Church A license is required for all dogs in Mirror as per the bylaw. As of February 1st, the cost is $30 for an altered dog, and $50 for an unaltered dog. For more information please call Caitlin (403) 782-6601 Sunday, December 10, or visit www.lacombecounty.com (Hamlet of Mirror>Policies/Bylaws>Dog 2017 at 2:30 pm Control) Service and singing led Friends of the Mirror Library Society: by Rev. Don Friesen The library is open Wednesdays 1pm - 7pm. If you are interested in the library, we invite you to join our Mirror Library Board. Your interest and and Pastor Daniel input are welcomed! Jefferies
Mirror Fire Department Everyone is also Interested in becoming a member of the Mirror Fire Department? For further information please contact welcome at the Lacombe County @ 403-782-8959. Mirror Museum for refreshments Mirror Centennial Ball Caps still available following the Service $20 each. Contact Fred, or any member of the Mirror Fire Dept. Jolly Seniors (Please dress for the Pancake breakfast every second Sunday from 9am-1pm weather) Booking Mirror Community Hall Call Lisa 403-788-3890 or cell 403-505-3894 Mirror Library Join us Wednesdays from 1pm to 7pm Check out our new selection of books and movies, or access high-speed Wi-Fi Internet. Thanks to Lacombe County, you can now connect to the world at Mirror Public Library Mirror Royal Canadian Legion Branch 189 - 5015 50th Avenue Meat Draws Saturday at 4pm General meetings second Sunday at 1pm (unless otherwise posted). Mirror Skate Park Located across the street by community hall - Meetings occur the second Tuesday of month Alix Mirror and District Museum Meetings are on the first Monday of the month at 7pm. Call 403-788- Avenue 3828 for more information of Heroes For Rent Large room in Mirror Business Centre, for rent by month or day In honour of the men and women who have Contact Jim Sturgeon 403-788-2380 or Tasha Conway ATB 403-788-3001 served and those currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, law enforcement, CN Rail crossing delays If you experience delays longer than 20 minutes at the Mirror rail yard fire and emergency services. crossing you may phone CN Rail at 1-800-465-9239. Follow the prompts and be ready to provide details shown on the crossing signal mast to CN personnel. Transport Canada may be reached at 1-888-463-0521.
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For more information please contact the Planning and Development Department at:
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Long Range Planning Program planning lacombecounty com 2018-2020 update
Council recently approved an municipalities, the most recent as some will be developed adopted in 2008, which is in updated Long Range Planning being the City of Lacombe / from scratch while others may need of review and has been Program that describes the Lacombe County IDP which was only require updating to meet added to the long range projected sequence of existing adopted in July of 2017. the new MGA requirements. planning schedule for 2018. plan review and new plan development for the next three It is anticipated that the work years. required as a result of the MGA changes will be a significant Intermunicipal Development The Long Range Planning undertaking for Lacombe 13 Program will be more County as there are 15 Plans (IDPs) aggressive than years past municipalities within or adjacent NO PLAN 79 due to the proposed changes to our boundaries. Currently ADOPTED in the modernized Municipal Lacombe County has six (6) Government Act (MGA). The IDPs developed with our urban Area Structure new MGA will require, all neighbours and two (2) around Plans (ASPs) Alberta municipalities with our lakes (Buffalo and Gull Lake). common boundaries to have The County will need to start the an Intermunicipal Collaboration development of a Sylvan Lake In addition to the challenges Currently approximately 21% of Framework (ICF) in place within IDP as well as IDPs with our rural faced with the ICFs and IDPs, Lacombe County is covered by two years; as Intermunicipal neighbours including: Ponoka the County’s newly adopted either an ASP or IDP. That said, Development Plans (IDPs) are a County, Clearwater County, Red MDP has highlighted some over 90% of the land identified component of the ICFs these will Deer County, Camrose County plans that our own community for development opportunities need to be completed within and Stettler County. has identified as a priority for in the existing plans is still this timeline as well. Lacombe Lacombe County. One of these available, and the primary land County has IDPs in place The time for completing each plans is the Milton-Morningside use in Lacombe County under with almost all of our urban IDP may vary from plan to plan Area Structure Plan (ASP), these plans remains agricultural.
7 CountyCounty News News - -November August 18, 17, 2017 2017
engines group, led by Rory Butcher, and eight girls joined the cooking club TAX SALE 4-H Update led by Jennifer Johnson. Kathy Pike is leading a poultry group, which is the November 24, 2017 Blindman Valley 4-H has returned first of its kind in Alberta! as a multi-club! 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 24, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., the following land: Thank you to the Blindman Valley Ag The first general meeting was held on Centre for allowing us to use your Lot(s) Block Plan Certificate of Title October 19 and saw at least 22 mem- 37 40 0728572 COT 082458584 beautiful facility. We look forward to a bers sign up, the largest number of 13 & 14 31 7159AI COT 932313271 great year of learning and serving the members in the entire district! D 1128MC COT 132245288 community. 1-3, 41, 42 9 7159AI COT 082502028 Eleven boys showed up to join a small 1, 2 81 7159AI COT 052526624 ~ Submitted by: Mikaela Bender 1-5 88 7159AI COT 19N276
Each parcel will be offered for sale, subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title. The lands being offered for sale are on an “as is, where is” basis and Lacombe County makes The review of the Municipal Government no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development conditions, absence or presence Act is nearing completion (expected in of environmental contaminations, or the developability of the subject land for any intended use by the purchaser. No bid will be accepted where the bidder attempts to attach conditions early 2018). We have created a video precedent to the sale of any parcel. No terms and conditions of sale will be considered other than those specified by Lacombe County. outlining some of the changes coming to the Planning & Development section, and The lands may be occupied and are offered for sale subject to the existing tenancy. what the County is doing to address the Terms: Cash or Certified Cheque new requirements. Lacombe County may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel of land that is not sold at the public auction. Visit our website for more details! Redemption may be effected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale. Dated at Lacombe, Alberta, September 14, 2017. Terry Hager, County Commissioner, Lacombe County Beware of Wildlife on Alberta Roads The sudden appearance of a wild • Slow down if an animal is on or avoid it • Watch for wildlife warning signs, animal in the middle of the road is near the road and be prepared • Honk in a series of short bursts to use extra caution and slow down in a driver's nightmare. Alberta has an to stop, as their behaviour is chase animals away areas where animal crossing signs abundance of wildlife and many are unpredictable - an animal that has • Leave a lot a room when driving are posted active during the winter months. crossed the road can turn back in around an animal on or near the • Report all collisions to your the vehicle's path road - a frightened animal may run insurance company, police service Roads attract wildlife because they • Look for more than one animal - in any direction and the nearest Sustainable provide a route of easy travel and some travel in groups • Do not throw food or food wrappers Resource Development or Parks roadside forage. Salted winter roads • Brake firmly if an animal is in the out of vehicles as this attracts office can also attract wildlife. Many species vehicle's path, and do not swerve to animals • Contact the nearest Sustainable tend to be more active at dawn or dusk, Resource Development office in when driving visibility is poor and traffic cases where an animal is injured or volume is high. poses a threat to public safety (dial 310-0000 for nearest office) To reduce collisions with wildlife: • To have roadkill removed, please • Scan the road and ditches ahead contact the nearest regional office for animals, especially when of Environment and Parks by travelling at dawn or dusk calling 310-0000 • Slow down in a curve, when • Remember that collisions with reaching the crest of a hill or in wildlife can result in extensive wildlife populated areas damage to a vehicle and serious • Watch for the shining eyes or injury to its occupants silhouette of an animal at night and use high beams The Alberta government helps reduce • Improve visibility by keeping the the number of collisions with wildlife vehicle's windshield and headlights by installing fences, warning signs, clean roadside reflectors, and by maintaining • Keep in mind that lights from vegetation control along highways. In oncoming traffic at night can make addition, bushes and trees are cut back it difficult to see an animal on the to allow motorists to see animals on road either side of the road.
~Alberta Transportation 8 NovemberNovember 17,17, 20172017 -- CountyCounty NewsNews ENVIRONMENT Idle-free tips Unnecessary idling has a significant impact on the environment, yet more than 80% of drivers continue to unnecessarily idle their vehicles.
What is “unnecessary idling”? Unnecessary idling is when your vehicle engine runs for no reason – for example, waiting to pick someone up or leaving your vehicle running while you run into a store. It needlessly harms the environment, wastes fuel and money and diminishes our quality of life. contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone, How can you become idle free? which can damage our lungs. • Reduce your warm-up idling to less than a min- Why should we care about idling? ute, assuming your vehicle windows are clear. • Idling is expensive – If drivers of light-duty ve- Did you know...? • If you are going to be stopped for more than 60 hicles avoided idling by just three minutes a day, • It only takes up to 60 seconds to warm up your seconds, except in traffic, turn off your engine. over the year Canadians would collectively save car engine in winter. • Avoid using a remote car starter. 630 million litres of fuel, and $630 million in fuel • Cars warm faster and operate more efficiently • In temperatures below -15°C, use a block heater costs (assuming a fuel cost of $1.00/L). when being driven. to warm the engine. • Idling pollutes – Each litre of fuel burned emits • Idling can clog your car’s engine, leading to costly about 2.3 Kg of carbon dioxide (CO2). repairs. • Idling threatens health – Tailpipe emissions
Carbon monoxide is an Historical Sign Placement October 2017: West invisible, silent, odourless killer. Branch One Room Schoolhouse 1913 - 1955
Placement of a historical sign on the original site of the West Branch One Room Schoolhouse at NE 09-41-27 W4M was donated by the Meindersma family, with support from Lacombe County. The school served the West Branch School District from 1913 to 1955. Because the West Branch area did not have a community hall, the school became an integral gathering place for social events in addition to its educational mandate.
The family felt it was important to honour the history of the community in which they continue to live. More information about the West Branch District can be found in Wagon Trails to Hardtop, published in 1972. WAKE UP. Carbon monoxide alarms save lives.
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9 CountyCounty News News - -November August 18, 17, 2017 2017 AGRICULTURE
Backyard Bird Feeding Workshop Environmental Farm Plan Workshop
If your Environmental Farm Plan is 10 years old (or older) NOW is the time to update it!
Mark your calendar for: January 25, 2018 9:30am to 3pm Join Ellis Bird Farm Biologist, Myrna Pearman, for a workshop about backyard birds and backyard bird feeding. The workshop, based Lacombe County Office on Myrna’s best-selling book (Backyard Bird Feeding: An Alberta Guide), will cover everything you need to know about how to attract, identify and enjoy backyard birds throughout the year.
Call Jalene Makus to reserve your spot in this December 9, 2017 FREE workshop 403-782-8959 or 1:00pm – 4:00pm Lacombe County Office email [email protected] Cost: $20 (includes a copy of Backyard Bird Feeding and lunch)
To RSVP, please contact: Jalene or Krista 403-782-8959 [email protected] The Fertilizer Market – Where Does the Price Come From? Much like when the the world, while old plants are being closed due corn-urea demand trigger. machinery and very quick seeding seasons. price of fuel jumps to age, high production costs or even political We have seen dramatic increases in the at the pump just motives. We have all heard that the global We can look at some of the historical price amount of fertilizer that gets moved to farm in before a summer demand for food will continue to grow as the trends to clarify what to expect from the our shortened spring, to the tune of one million long weekend population pushes towards 9.8 billion by 2050 fertilizer market in the future. History would tell additional tonnes of fertilizer in Western Canada. and everyone pressing agriculture to produce more on fewer us that seven out of 10 years we would see Add on top of this that generally 85 percent of grumbles about acres. The current forecasts predict a two an appreciation of fertilizer prices through the seeding is done by May 25, which equates to a the coincidence of percent annual growth in demand for fertilizer winter to more than pay for the cost of storing very tight usage window. And then throw in that the event, similar at least until 2025, which equates to five million that fertilizer until spring. Two out of 10 years most growers have large transport trucks, which events can happen new tonnes required each year. So, as new, the overall fertilizer market stays flat, meaning can make for large daily movements of product in the fertilizer more efficient production comes on stream there is a very limited reward to buying your out of a local retail. This is all fine as long as the Grant McCormick market. Of the four around the world it will continually be pushed by fertilizer early. Then there is that one year out incoming supply matches the outgoing sales, but main nutrients we increased demand, meaning price volatility of of 10 (remember back to 2009) when the fall it does happen where the fertilizer supply chain deal with in Western any fertilizer product will be even more probable and winter fertilizer prices were higher than cannot keep up and temporary shortfalls happen Canada, nitrogen is now than ever. you could buy it at seeding time. Many retailers causing delays, frustration and possible spikes the one that has the and growers were on the wrong side of that in local pricing. highest usage and by When it comes to price discovery, the North market making for some tough times. The take default has the most American nitrogen market uses a model called home message is that normally the fertilizer Hopefully this background provides a better likelihood of price volatility. NOLA (New Orleans Louisiana) to set the price market makes a downward correction after understanding of the global, regional and local of all nitrogen products, especially urea (46- seeding into the summer and then starts that workings of the fertilizer industry and its pricing. That being said, fertilizer products are very much 0-0). To get to a Canadian price, calculations slow steady rise as demand grows and supplies This short article cannot cover all of the ebbs global commodities and as such tend to follow are made for Mississippi barge freight, US to tighten towards the next spring. When you listen and flows that make-up the industry, but if you both global supply and demand economics Canadian dollar exchange and US weight to to any commentary, words like “shortage” or work with a knowledgeable retailer they can help and some type of price discovery mechanism. metric conversion to get to a more local/ regional “tight supply” usually mean that the market is you manoeuvre these challenges. The global supply and demand for fertilizer price. The driving forces behind the NOLA price struggling to meet demand and that you should is a very complex and dynamic model. New model changed back in 2007 when the price of be taking a position on fertilizer to protect Submitted by Grant McCormick, Agronomist, manufacturing facilities are being built around corn made a strong move upward (due to it’s against any upward price movement. Central AB Co-op, Lacombe increased demand by ethanol plants) and thus changed the pricing relationship from The last dynamic the fertilizer market now 10 a natural gas supply approach to more of a faces is the new era of larger farms with larger NovemberNovember 17,17, 20172017 -- CountyCounty NewsNews
On July 6, 2017, County Council adopted Lacombe County’s new Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB). The MDP is one of the most important documents approved by Lacombe County Council as it sets out a vision for the future development of the County. On the other hand, the LUB is the regulatory document which outlines specific rules and regulations for the development of land andngs buildi within the different districts of the County. Of the numerous changes introduced in the updated documents, one of the most notable was het change in the policies governing the number of residences on a parcel of land.
Under the LUB, a Dwelling or Dwelling Unit is defined as “a building or portion of a building containing one or more habitable rooms that constitute a self-contained living accommodation unit having sleeping, washroom and kitchen facilities.” Typically, outside of the Agricultural District, only one (1) dwelling is permitted on a parcel, unless stated otherwise within the LUB.
Agricultural “A” District Parcel
One of the main concerns raised by the public at the MDP/LUB review consultation sessions was the lack of affordability of agricultural land. Further to this, many felt that the minimum parcel size to accommodate a second dwelling was too great at 80 acres. As such, a large portion of the community wanted the opportunity to build a second dwelling on a parcel size under 80 acres, as 16.19 ha (40 ac) this could potentially reduce the financial burden of farming/owning larger plots of land. Accordingly, the majority of people voted in favour of reducing the minimum parcel size required to new minimum parcel size required nd establish a second dwelling from 80 acres to 40 acres on an Agricultural parcel. Please note that a to accommodate a 2 dwelling second dwelling may be considered on parcels smaller than 40 acres, under special circumstances as outlined in Section 6.1 of the LUB.
Aside from the reduction in the minimum parcel size required for a second residence, no other changes have been made to these regulations. Please note that all dwellings require development permit approval from Lacombe County prior to being established. If you would like more information on the regulations governing dwellings, please consult Section 6.1 of the’ County s Land Use Bylaw, or contact the Planning and Development Department.
11 CountyCounty News News - -November August 18, 17, 2017 2017 Planning & Development
SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY October 1, 2017 to October 31, 2017
Development Applications Received
No. File No. Applicant Legal Description Proposed Development Decision (Landowner) (otherwise pending)
Allan & Lorraine Gravel Unit 35 Condo Plan 102 2165 Park Model 1 159/17 Approved (1261906 Alberta Ltd.) (Degraff's RV Resort) w/attached covered deck
2 160/17 Midnight Sun Farms Inc. SE 28-39-1-W5M Riding and Boarding Stable Approved For more information, Lot 7 Block 6 Plan 932 2650 3 161/17 Robert Veno Hobby Greenhouse Approved contact the County's (Pt. SW 10-41-28-W4M) Planning & Development Bashaw Pistol Club Department at 4 162/17 (Lake Bend Land & Pt. NW 29-40-21-W4M Bashaw Pistol Club Approved Cattle Company Ltd.) 403-782-8389 Lot 15 Block 2 Plan 042 4146 5 163/17 Jarrett McKean Additional Animals Approved (Greystone Ranch)
Beacon Homes Ltd. 6 164/17 Pt. SW 14-38-25-W4M Single Family Residence Approved Dale Freitag (Scott & Cheryl Ford) Manager of Planning Services Python Contracting 7 165/17 SE 5-41-2-W5M Attached Garage Approved (Ryan & Angela Metro)
Anita O'Driscoll Lance Dzaman Lot 2 Block 1 Plan 142 2128 2 Accessory Buildings 8 166/17 Approved Senior Planner (Delta Land Co. Ltd.) (Sandy Point, Gull Lake) (Campground Use)
Hannah Downton Home Based Business, Minor 9 167/17 Pt. SW 12-40-27-W4M Approved Cajun Paradis No. File No. (RockyApplicant & Julie Downton) Legal Description Proposed(Downton Development & Co.) Decision Planner / Development Officer (Landowner) (otherwise pending) Donovan Rowley & Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 022 4536 Home Based Business, Major 10 168/17 Approved Cecile Lorrain-Rowley (Pt. NW 30-41-24-W4M) (D & C Agricultural Services) Peter Duke Planner / Development Officer Nikirk Bros. Contracting Ltd. Sand and Gravel Extraction 11 169/17 SW 35-41-27-W4M Approved (Gregg & Patricia Duckett) and Processing
Gull Lake Centre Jesse McPhail Lot 6 Block 5 Plan 832 2486 Temporary Bunkhouses 12 170/17 (Canadian Baptists of Approved Planner / Development Officer (Pt. NW 2-41-28-W4M) (Renewal) Western Canada) Wesland Modular Homes Unit 93 Condo Plan 142 2139 13 171/17 Cottage Model RTM Approved Charmaine Tootell (DS & S Oilfield Services) (Sandy Point RV Resort) Planning Receptionist
Allison Noonan Subdivision Applications Received Planning / Development File Applicant No. Legal Description Proposed Subdivision Decision No. (Landowner) Secretary (otherwise pending) Coleman Maddox & Agricultural 14 S-036-17 Amanda Neish NE 19-41-03-W5M Staff Refused (Performance Horse Breeding) (Steven & Tammy Maddox)
For more information contact the County’s Planning & Development Department at 403-782-8389 The review of the Municipal Government Act is
Dale Freitag nearing completion (expectedAnita O’Driscoll in early 2018). Manager of Planning Services Senior Planner Lacombe County has created a video to outline some of the changes coming to the Planning & Cajun Paradis Peter Duke Jesse McPhail Planner/Development Officer DevelopmentPlanner/Development team,Officer and what thePlanner/Development County is Officer doing to address the new requirements. Charmaine Tootell Allison Noonan Planning Receptionist Planning/Development Secretary Visit our website to learn more! 12
NovemberNovember 17,17, 20172017 -- CountyCounty NewsNews Map of County Development Activity
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Red Deer River Changes coming for Municipal Government Act The final piece of legislation thatguides how municipalities operate This is the first time in more than 20 years that municipalities. on collaboration. We came to the table with goodwill wholesale changes have been made to the Municipal • Improved regional planning with growth and we will move forward with those same intentions. Government Act (MGA), which affects the lives of all management boards and inter-municipal However, the work doesn't end here. As this legislation Albertans by setting the rules for how local governments collaboration frameworks, which will lead to more rolls out, AAMDC will continue to monitor the impact and function and provide services to citizens. efficient services for Albertans. advocate that the Modernized Municipal Government Act continues to meet the changing needs of rural The updated act ensures municipalities are governed Provisions of the act will come into force in phases, with Alberta.” in an open and transparent manner, keeps municipal some happening immediately and others becoming Al Kemmere, president, councils accountable, creates a framework for greater effective on Jan. 1, 2018 and in April 2018. Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties regional collaboration and improves the consistency of the municipal revenue framework. "Today's proclamation is a positive recognition of the key The Municipal Government Act contains 710 sections role municipalities play in working together to benefit and is the second-largest piece of legislation in the “The last time the laws that guide municipalities were the economy of any region. I know my Edmonton province. It was amended by three bills over three extensively updated was in 1995. At that time, fewer Metropolitan Region colleagues and I look forward to years: Municipal Government Amendment Act 2015, than one in 10 Canadians had a cellphone and the continuing to work with our partners at the province to Modernized Municipal Government Act (2016) and An Baltimore Stallions won the Grey Cup. A lot has changed ensure our region contributes to Alberta's sustained Act to Strengthen Municipal Government (2017). since then, including the needs of our communities. I am economic prosperity." proud of the work we’ve done with local governments Don Iveson, mayor of Edmonton and stakeholders to modernize the MGA. This updated piece of legislation provides municipalities the tools and “Albertans expect provincial and municipal governments resources they need to build strong communities and to work together to achieve the best possible outcomes make lives better for Albertans.” for communities. I am particularly proud of how AUMA Shaye Anderson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and AAMDC came together to advocate for our Learn more about the MGA members, and I believe this relationship speaks to the and the review process Amendments to the MGA, the rulebook that Alberta’s spirit of inter-municipal collaboration contained within the municipalities use to govern and plan, were made new MGA.” through three bills passed by the legislature since 2015. Lisa Holmes, president, Changes include: Alberta Urban Municipalities Association https://mgareview.alberta.ca/ • Allowing parental leave for municipal councillors. • Requiring training to be offered to municipal “The hard work of the last five years by Municipal Affairs, councillors. AAMDC, AUMA and many other committed associations • The provincial ombudsman providing oversight of and industries has resulted in legislation that focuses
13 CountyCounty News News - -November August 18, 17, 2017 2017 2017 Municipal Election: Lacombe County Councillors & Divisions
Keith Stephenson Division 6 Councillor
"As Lacombe County Councillor, I’m proud to give a voice to and increase awareness on rural issues, while supporting agriculture in Lacombe County. By building on our solid relationships with County staff and administration, as well as neighbouring municipalities, I am confident we will continue moving forward in a strong and responsible manner."
Dana Kreil Division 7 Councillor
“Looking to the future, my goals for Lacombe County include working with all levels of government and local groups to reduce crime. We will continue to support our agricultural producers to ensure their continued success, and try to develop an Ag Plastics recycling program. As we move forward, we will find ways to Ken Wigmore, Deputy Reeve continue attracting industry of all sizes Division 5 Councillor to Lacombe County, ensuring we have a strong, diverse tax base." "Over the next four years, my goals are to work with our municipal partners in planning for sustainable development within the County, while protecting farm land and water resources. I will support the County to develop a long-range budget and capital plan, and will work with enforcement agencies on issues such as crime prevention, drug awareness and abuse." 14 NovemberNovember 17,17, 20172017 -- CountyCounty NewsNews 2017 Municipal Election: Lacombe County Councillors & Divisions
Paula Law, Reeve Brenda Knight Division 4 Councillor Division 2 Councillor "As I look forward to another " For the next four years, four years as Lacombe County my goal is to always be Councillor, I plan to continue mindful that agriculture advocating to balance agriculture is the backbone of and rural living with business and Lacombe County. development. I see our County Together, Council will continuing to embrace change as it work with developments comes, but always look to the past to throughout the maintain our values and recognize past County as per the new successes." Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw, while ensuring the needs of our ratepayers continue to be foremost and are met in a fiscally responsible manner."
John Ireland Division 1 Councillor
"My goal as County Councillor is to represent the voices of residents and bring forth their concerns. Together, we will work to address challenges and strive to find workable, sustainable solutions that benefit the entire County."
Barb Shepherd Division 3 Councillor
"Over the next four years, my goal is to engage in open, transparent communication with ratepayers, while finding an Ag Plastics recycling solution for Lacombe County, promoting crime prevention and community safety, and supporting a balance of common sense spending with investment into our infrastructure assets, recreational offerings, and safety needs." 15 CountyCounty News News - -November August 18, 17, 2017 2017 Ellis Bird Farm November Update
In these quieter off-season months, Ellis EBF Biologist, Myrna Pearman, 4 Bird Farm has the opportunity to do a little had a very busy October delivering 1 self-reflection as a staff and board. presentations about bird feeding, Recently, the board of directors spent bird behaviour and about her wildlife a day undergoing a strategic planning photography and experiences. The workshop (5). The workshop, led by presentations were well received. She is Shari Hanson from Alberta Culture and shown here (1) with Curt Peterson (right) Tourism, was a good opportunity for the and Doug McDermand of Alix Home board to refine its vision and mission, and Hardware, who sponsored one of the to commence the process of succession presentations. planning. Myrna will be doing a 4-hour workshop for Ellis Bird Farm is overseen by a volunteer Lacombe County, at the Lacombe County board of up to 10 directors. It is both office, on December 9 (1 PM – 4 PM). a governance and working board, The cost of the workshop is only $20.00 represented by an appointee from each and includes a copy of her best-selling of Lacombe County, Red Deer River Backyard Bird Feeding: An Alberta Guide. 2 Naturalists, Nature Alberta and MEGlobal Contact Lacombe County to register. Canada, as well as members-of-large. Each year, the employees of Dow The present board (8) is made up of: Chemical Canada and MEGlobal • Bob Winchell, Chairman and member- Canada take to the ditches to keep their at-large; neighborhood clean and free of garbage. • Darcy Gabert as secretary, This image (7) was taken on Thursday, representing MEGlobal; October 5, while Jean-Yves Vanier, Dow 5 • Barb Shepard as treasurer, Site Leader and Rozanna Steenbergen, representing Lacombe County (she Dow Site Administrator were doing has just been re-appointed to the their part to show appreciation for the board following the recent municipal community they are fortunate to work in. 6 3 election); • Brian Biggs as vice-chairman, Highway cleanup is an annual event, member-at-large; where Dow Chemical and MEGlobal • Joanne Susut, member-at-large; employees volunteer their time to maintain • Gordon Johnson, member-at-large; the litter collecting on Prentiss Road from • Tony Blake, representing Nature highway 597 and Lakeside Sargent to Alberta; pick up trash. • Colleen McPhee, member-at-large; • Leo de Groot, member-at-large. As we move towards winter, the sights Recently retiring from the board was and smells of EBF are of leaf decay and Bonnie Mullin, representing Red Deer animals preparing for the cold. Recently, River Naturalists. Bonnie (3) is moving to Myrna spotted a muskrat (6) munching 7 British Columbia to be closer to family. on the bounty of apples remaining in the orchard near the wetland. The orchard Several additional board members will has provided a harvest for visitors and be retiring at the next EBF AGM, which residents all summer and fall. A full will be held in March 2018. To this end, account of the muskrat encounters, EBF is seeking additional members to including images, can be found at Myrna’s serve on the board. Since the board relies blog (www.myrnaperaman.com/blog). on the expertise of board members to help oversee the operation, it is hoped that community members with some experience or expertise in the legal, agriculture, ecology, wildlife conservation, horticulture and financial fields will be interested in applying. A note of interest can be sent to [email protected].
In other news, Ellis Bird Farm helped field test a new nest box app which enables bluebird trail monitors to input their data directly into their smart phones (4). Claudia Lipski (left), who monitors the EBF bluebird tail, is shown discussing the app, which was developed by Dr. Dorothy Hill (right) and team of Mt 8 Royal University, Calgary. 16 NovemberNovember 17,17, 20172017 -- CountyCounty NewsNews
Tourism News This Month’s BLOG Member Profile
Light up the Night November 22 26, 2017 Lacombe Flying Club Experience the Joy of the Holiday Season with the Lacombe Airport – CEG3, A busy little airport just Lacombe Regional Tourism Membership Light Up the Night Festival. This four day event North East of Lacombe off of Highway 2A. Lacombe & Advertising Opportunities captures all of the tradition, heritage and charm of airport usually has something happening most days. a good old fashioned Christmas Festival. Each year Between airplanes arriving and departing, weekly Interested in becoming a member of Lacombe the festival is growing in size and scope, with coffees and a annual fly in breakfast, there is Regional Tourism or advertising in our fantastic activities including the Annual, usually something to be seen. Visitor’s Guide for 2018? Tim Horton’s Santa Claus Parade and a Tree Application form and information is available Once again this year the club is offering Twinkle Light Lighting Ceremony. This year there will be several on our website or pick up a copy at the Tours which will start during Light Up The Night and new surprises so be sure to check the website early Flatiron building Tuesday Saturday. go through to the third week in December (weather and often for updates. www.lacombetourism.com/industry home/ permitting). Go to www.lacombetourism.com/ industry membership/ For list of events go to: lacombetourism.com event/twinkle light tours/
Upcoming Events & Submit your own events to the community event calendar at lacombetourism.com Looking for tourism maps, information and things to do in the region? Festivals Visit lacombetourism.com and follow Lacombe Regional Tourism on Facebook and Twitter!
UPCOMING ACTIVITES & EVENTS November 25 December 1 December 6 November 18 19 7:30pm A Night Under the Stars Christmas 5:30pm Christmas Dinner & Dance 8:15 9pm CP Holiday Train Gala 10am 4pm Blackfalds Merry Market Forshee Hall Gregg St. Blackfalds Blackfalds Community Centre The Abbey Centre December 2 December 8 November 25 November 19 9 11am 20th Annual Santa Celebration 6pm Alix Community Christmas 8 9:30pm Symphony Orchestra 4 6pm Duo Majoya Organ Series Bentley AG Centre Alix Community Hall College Heights SDA Church College Heights SDA Church December 2 December 9 10 November 26 November 22 26 10am 3pm Christmas Craft Sale 11am 4pm Blackfalds Christmas Market 7pm George Canyon Concert Bentley Community Hall Light up the Night Blackfalds Community Market Alix Community Hall City of Lacombe December 2 December 16 November 29 November 25 Alix Christmas Events 10am 2pm Christmas Farmers Market 6:30 9pm Light up the Night 9am 11am Breakfast with Santa Village of Alix Blindman Valley AG Centre Town of Blackfalds The Abbey Centre December 6 December 21 22 November 30 November 25 7:15 8pm CP Holiday Train 7pm One Love Christmas Show 7pm Canadian Forces Defence 101 Len Thompson Fish Pond 12 2pm Lunch with Santa St. Andrews Church Lacombe Memorial Centre The Abbey Centre
17 CountyCounty News News - -November August 18, 17, 2017 2017
Your Generous DONATIONS ensure the success of these programs. CENTRAL ALBERTA Donationshristmas will be accepted by Cash, Cheque & Debit or Online at www.lacombefcss.net. iving CCheques can be mailed or delivered to Lacombe & District FCSS at the address below. Charitable tax receipts issued for donations over $10. For more information Call: 403-782-6637 REGIONAL ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARD
SEEKING NEW MEMBERS DO YOU HAVE? » an assessment, legal or valuation background » expertise / knowledge on quasi-judicial boards » legal writing abilities and computer skills » a flexibleschedulewithdaytimeavailabilityfor trainingandhearings(threeormoredayspermonth)
This board is an impartial, independent board selected by a committee of the 21 member municipalities and is responsible for issuing decisions on complaints relative to property assessment. Successful candidates will receive training from FillGrocery certificates A Fridgeare provided to Municipal Affairs and remuneration for their responsibilities. enable qualifying families to purchase groceries at Christmas time. Santa’s Anonymous Cash donations accepted Facilitated by Lacombe Kinsmen. at Lacombe & District FCSS “Santa” delivers donated gifts. New unwrapped toys can be left in TO APPLY designated bins at local stores or at DEADLINE TO APPLY IS NOVEMBER 24, 2017 Lacombe & District FCSS office Submit your cover letter and resume [email protected] | 403-342-8132
Enables qualifyingNew families toCoats purchase new for winter Kids wear for their children. For details about the board: www.reddeer.ca/rarb Cash donations accepted at Lacombe & District FCSS
Application Forms: Lacombe & District Family and Community Support Services Lacombe & District #201, 5214-50th Ave, Lacombe AB T4L 0B6 (Applications are also available at Alix, Bentley & Clive FCSS offices) Regularly Scheduled Meetings for Lacombe County Council / Council Committee
Committee of the Whole First Tuesday of every second month at 9am
Planning and Subdivision / MPC Second Thursday of every month at 9am
Operations, Environmental & Protective Services, General / MPC Fourth Thursday of every month at 9am
18 NovemberNovember 17,17, 20172017 -- CountyCounty NewsNews Lacombe County
Equipment for Sale
2007Chev 1500 4X4 Extended Cab Serial # 1GCEK19J57Z615568 Auto Trac Transmission, Pursuant to Municipal Government Act M-26.1 534(1) Lacombe County hereby provides notice PS, PB, PW, PL, to any person having an interest in land that is adjacent to lands which Lacombe County has air, cruise, tilt, am/fm/cd constructed a public road. Persons entitled to compensation from the municipality for loss of or spray in box liner, headache rack the permanent lessening of use of that person’s land caused by the public work are advised to Approx. 287,000 km make a claim within 60 days after this notice is published.
The following bridge construction have been completed as of November 9, 2017:
Project Number Description
BF08961 Tributary to Gull Lake – Range Road 282 (SW 14-41-28 W4)
BF 72534 Tributary to Blindman River – Range Road 284A (SE 29-39-28 W4)
BF72783 Tributary to Parlby Creek – Range Road 252 (NW 14-41-25 W4)
BF78978 Tributary to Rainy Creek – Range Road 24 (SW 21-40-2 W5)
This unit can be inspected, by appointment only, at the Lacombe County Public Works Compound, located at the intersection of RR 27-4 and Hwy 12 For more information, please contact: (4 km west of Lacombe). Please call to arrange an appointment time. Sealed bids on this unit will be Bill Cade Public Works Supervisor accepted until 11:00 a.m. December 12, 2017. The (403) 782-3567 highest, or any bid, may not be accepted.
USE RESPECT – ASK FIRST SIGNS For further information please contact: Use Respect – Derek Majerech Shop Foreman Ask First Phone: (403) 782-3567 These signs are available free for Cell: (403) 304-0402 landowners across Alberta.
The signs include a space for landowner’s contact information and/ or conditions of the land.
These Signs are available at the Lacombe County office free of charge.
For more information on the Use Respect – Ask First program please contact:
Dion Burlock Ken Kranrod Agricultural Fieldman Alberta Conservation Association [email protected] [email protected] 403.782.8959 877.969.9091
19 CountyCounty News News - -November August 18, 17, 2017 2017 COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS October 12, 2017 SANDY POINT RR 1-1 PAVING 41-4 for the DeGraff/Lincoln Ranch LONG RANGE PLANNING By resolution of Council, the Buffalo A resolution to authorize the County developments in the 2018 Paving PROGRAM Lake Memorandum of Understanding Commissioner to enter into an Program to be considered at the Council adopted the Long Range (MOU) was endorsed. The MOU agreement with Delta Land Co. Inc. September 26, 2018 Council meeting. Planning Program for 2018 to 2020. addresses the dispute resolutions that to provide for the paving of RR 1-1 in have been agreed to by all parties to 2018, with Lacombe County up fronting GUIDE TO DARK SKY PRINCIPLES MARY C. MOORE PUBLIC LIBRARY provide for the withdrawal of the letter the costs and Delta Land Co. providing Council endorsed the Lacombe County INVITATION of objection by Camrose County. security from land on the west end of Guide to Dark Sky Principles. The Reeve Law was appointed to attend Sylvan Lake, paying interest of prime Guide to Dark Sky Principles provides the Mary C. Moore Library community BYLAW NO. 1254/17 plus 1% on the up-fronted funding guidelines on what dark sky principles needs assessment taking place on Bylaw No. 1254/17, a bylaw of and repaying the up-front funding in are and how they can be incorporated October 19, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to Lacombe County for the purpose of accordance with the development into developments. 9:30 p.m. amending the Highway 2 West Area agreement did not receive Council Structure Plan received first reading approval. TOWN OF ECKVILLE/LACOMBE BUFFALO LAKE MEMORANDUM by Council. A public hearing regarding COUNTY INTERMUNICIPAL OF UNDERSTANDING Bylaw No. 1254/17 will be held on By resolution of Council, the County DEVELOPMENT PLAN The County of Stettler recently November 8, 2017 commencing at 9:00 Commissioner was directed to The amended draft Town of Eckville/ requested that the member a.m. investigate alternatives to paving Lacombe County Intermunicipal municipalities of the Buffalo Lake RR. 1-1 for the control of dust and Development Plan was received Intermunicipal Development Plan BYLAW NO. 1255/17 maintenance; and further, that a report for information by Council. The (BLIDP) consider a proposal for a Bylaw No. 1255/17, a bylaw of on this matter be presented at a future plan was previously adopted in multi-lot subdivision and rezoning Lacombe County for the purpose of Council meeting. 2008, and will guide future growth application. Lacombe County amending the QEII North of Lacombe for both municipalities and provide disagreed with the interpretation under Area Structure Plan received first DEGRAFF/LINCOLN RANCH the opportunity for discussion and the BLIDP and Camrose County filed a reading by Council. A public hearing DEVELOPMENT ROAD ACCESS collaboration as development occurs in letter of objection to the proposal. The regarding Bylaw No. 1254/17 will be PAVING and around the urban fringe of the Town member municipalities agreed to meet held on November 8, 2017 commencing By resolution of Council, the County of Eckville. A public open house will be as per Section 4:11: Intermunicipal at 9:15 a.m. Commissioner was directed to include held on January 24, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. Disagreement Resolution Process of the paving of RR 28-2 and Twp Rd at the Eckville Legion. the BLIDP. COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS October 26, 2017 ALTERNATIVES TO ASPHALT FOR issue of the base paving of Range Council authorized the County new County Fire Chief Drayton RANGE ROAD 1-1 Road 1-1 from Highway 12A north to Commissioner to award a contract Bussiere to Council. Council received for information the entrance of Sandy Point RV Resort for bridge widening of BF 740 (on a report detailing alternatives and to a future Council meeting. Aspelund Road) for an estimated cost LACOMBE FCSS LIFELINE associated costs to address dust of $1,404,239 to Alberco Construction PROGRAM control and ongoing maintenance FIVE-YEAR BRIDGE PROGRAM Ltd., and further; that funds for these Council received for information a concerns of Range Road 1-1 from Council accepted the proposed five- improvements come from the Bridge presentation from Lacombe Family and Highway 12A north to the entrance into year Bridge Replacement Schedule and Reserve. Community Support Services (FCSS) the Sandy Point Resort. authorized the County Commissioner regarding County support for the to tender and award the capital bridge AGRICULTURE CAPITAL Lifeline Program. A recommendation PAVING PROJECTS 2018 projects for 2018. PURCHASES 2018 from the County Commissioner will be Council authorized the County Council authorized the County presented at a future meeting. Commissioner to add the base paving 2018 Proposed Replacement Commissioner to tender and award the of Range Road 28-2 from Township (engineering and design has been purchase of four 15-foot rotary cutter ALIX ARENA ASSOCIATION - Road 41-2 to Township Road 41-4 and completed): mowers for the Agricultural Services ARENA ROOFING east to Highway 792, at an estimated • 8893 – Range Road 27-4, south of roadside mowing program; and further, Council approved a request from cost of $2,925,001 to the Lacombe the County Office approved the trade, private sale or Alix Arena Association for $20,000 in County 2018 Paving Program. • 6964 – West of Lacombe, west of disposal of the old equipment. funding from Lacombe County through the Baptist Church Policy RC(1) Capital Support of the The project will be funded as follows: • 1515 – Lawton bridge, Township CROP COMPENSATION RATES Recreation and Cultural Facilities to • Developer Contribution (DeGraff Road 41-4 west of Range Road 4-1 Council approved Policy OP(8) cover the cost of recently completed RV Resort) $1,536,551 2018 Compensation for Road Construction, repairs on the Alix Arena roof. • Development Road Reserve Schedule A, which was amended to $ 158,760 2018 Proposed Engineering and include an increase for Seed Potato RCMP LETTERS TO • Main Road Reserve Design projects: crop compensation to $6528.12/ac DETACHMENTS RE. COMMITTEE $ 674,330 • 2002 – Township Road 39-4 south and remain status quo for other crop INVOLVEMENT • Subdivision Pavement Reserve of ME Global compensation rates. Council authorized that a letter be sent $ 555,360 • 9503 – Range Road 25-5 south of to local RCMP detachments advising ME Global INTRODUCTION OF COUNTY FIRE that Lacombe County would appoint Council deferred a decision on the • 938 – Centreview Road Bridge CHIEF Council representatives to sit on Keith Boras, Manager of Environmental Community Consultative Groups if such BRIDGE FILE 740 and Protective Services, introduced groups are in place. 20 NovemberNovember 17,17, 20172017 -- CountyCounty NewsNews
2018 County Area contractors who may be interested in plowing laneways in the County
Council Dates (Also see TELUS Yellow Pages “Excavating”) ECKVILLE January 11: County Council – Planning and Subdivision/MPC Bentley Plumbing & Trenching Ltd (Harold) .... 403.748.2424 Rocky Mountain Design and Landscaping ...... 403.588.8401 Kat Scott Enterprises Ltd. (Scott) ...... 403.896.1009 Skocdopole Construction Ltd...... 403.746.5744 January 25: County Council - Operations, Moore’s Backhoe Service (Ross) ...... 403.588.7705 Environmental & Protective Services, General/MPC BENTLEY February 8: County Council – Planning and Subdivision/MPC Bentley Plumbing and Trenching Ltd (Harold) . 403.748.2424 Link Ventures ...... 403.885.4555 C. Edmunds Contracting (Calvin) ...... 780.914.8450 Moore’s Backhoe Service (Ross) ...... 403.588.7705 February 22: County Council - Conasph (Chantel) ...... 403.341.6900 Pebble Pushers Gravel Co (Darren) ...... 403.885.5081 Operations, Environmental & Protective Services, General/MPC Dennis Duncan ...... 403.748.2413 Rocky Mountain Design and Landscaping ...... 403.588.8401 Fred Brink ...... 403.391.0921 Throwdown Weld & Skidsteer Service (Eric) ... 403.877.5841 March 8: County Council – Planning and Kat Scott Enterprises Ltd. (Scott) ...... 403.896.1009 Worms Trucking (Scott Garries) ...... 403.304.9460 Subdivision/MPC
March 22: County Council - BLACKFALDS Operations, Environmental & Protective Services, General/MPC Conasph (Chantel) ...... 403.341.6900 Rocky Mountain Design and Landscaping ..... 403.588.8401 Ground Werx Coatings(Jon) ...... 403.318.3006 Sherba Skidsteer Services (Justin) ...... 587.729.0299 April 12: County Council – Planning and Kat Scott Enterprises Ltd. (Scott) ...... 403.896.1009 Throwdown Weld & Skidsteer Service. (Eric) .. 403.877.5841 Subdivision/MPC Link Ventures ...... 403.885.4555 Pebble Pushers Gravel Co (Darren) ...... 403.885.5081 April 26: County Council - Operations, Environmental & Protective Services, General/MPC LACOMBE May 10: County Council – Planning and Subdivision/MPC Bentley Plumbing and Trenching (Harold) ...... 403.748.2424 Link Ventures ...... 403.885.4555 Black Wolf Excavating ...... 403.782.8722 Moore’s Backhoe Service (Ross) ...... 403.588.7705 May 24: County Council - Operations, Bob Dick Trucking ...... 403.350.6357 Paul’s Road Maintenance Ltd...... 403.742.9704 Environmental & Protective Services, C. Edmunds Contracting (Calvin) ...... 780.914.8450 Pebble Pushers Gravel Co (Darren) ...... 403.885.5081 General/MPC Conasph (Chantel) ...... 403.341.6900 Rocky Mountain Design and Landscaping ...... 403.588.8401 Gord Douglas ...... 403.782.6292 Sherba Skidsteer Services (Justin) ...... 587.729.0299 June 14: County Council – Planning and Ground Werx Coatings (Jon) ...... 403.318.3006 Thompson Ditching ...... 403.782.5911 Subdivision/MPC Drake Excavating (Jason) ...... 403.304.3887 Throwdown Weld & Skidsteer Service. (Eric) .. 403.877.5841 Jackson Construction & Excavating ...... 403.782.4024 Worms Trucking (Scott Garries) ...... 403.304.9460 June 28: County Council - Kat Scott Enterprises Ltd. (Scott) ...... 403.896.1009 Operations, Environmental & Protective Services, General/MPC CLIVE July 9: County Council – Planning and Subdivision/MPC Applejack Service ...... 403.896.7544 Kat Scott Enterprises Ltd. (Scott) ...... 403.896.1009 : County Council – Planning and August 9 A Scott Contracting (John) ...... 403.747.2991 Link Ventures ...... 403.885.4555 Subdivision/MPC Cat Scratch Ltd (Jason) ...... 780.291.0408 Paul’s Road Maintenance Ltd...... 403.742.6116 Conasph (Chantel) ...... 403.341.6900 Pebble Pushers Gravel Co (Darren) ...... 403.885.5081 August 23: County Council - Operations, Ground Werx Coatings (Jon) ...... 403.318.3006 Wil Les Backhoe Services (Willy) ...... 403.357.9626 Environmental & Protective Services, General/MPC John’s Grader Service ...... 403.784.3350
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September 27: County Council - Applejack Service ...... 403.896.7544 Kat Scott Enterprises Ltd (Scott) ...... 403.896.1009 Operations, Environmental & Protective A Scott Contracting (John) ...... 403.747.2991 Bill Russell Sand & Gravel (South of Alix) ...... 403.747.2857 Services, General/MPC Cat Scratch Ltd (Jason) ...... 780.291.0408 Paul’s Road Maintenance Ltd...... 403.742.9704 Conasph (Chantel) ...... 403.341.6900 Wil Les Backhoe Services (Willy) ...... 403.357.9626 October 11: County Council – Planning John’s Grader Service ...... 403.784.3350 and Subdivision/MPC
October 25: County Council - Operations, Environmental & Protective Services, MIRROR General/MPC
November 8: County Council – Planning Applejack Service ...... 403.896.7544 Kat Scott Enterprises Ltd. Scott) ...... 403.896.1009 and Subdivision/MPC A Scott Contracting (John) ...... 403.747.2991 Paul’s Road Maintenance Ltd...... 403.742.9704 Cat Scratch Ltd (Jason) ...... 780.291.0408 Wil Les Backhoe Services (Willy) ...... 403.357.9626 November 29: County Council - Operations, Environmental & Protective Services, General/MPC If you wish to have your name added or removed from this list please contact: December 13: County Council – Planning Lacombe County Public Works/Operations Department and Subdivision/MPC/General Phone: 403) 782.3567 or email: [email protected] 21
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Make a SPLASH on the NEW
at the Kinsmenwibit Aquatic Centre 5429 53rd Street HAS YOUR ADDRESS CHANGED? If Canada Post has made a recent change to your mailing address, please notify us! Come try the wibit obstacle course Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Contact Lacombe County by phone: 403-782-6601
Did you know that winter lesson registration or email: started November 14th? Sign up today! [email protected]. 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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Sargent Community Events
• November 25 @ 6:30 p.m. Pot Luck supper and Bingo • December 22 @ 6:30 p.m. Christmas Concert • January 27, 2018 -@ 6:30 p.m. Pot luck supper and AGM
Sargent Community Hall is located at the corner of Sargent Lakeside Road and Haynes Road. Call George Payne 403 784 3654 or Marie Payne 403 784 3444 for information.
Alix Avenue Of Heros
November is the month in which we current period of time. It is proposed that the
remember those who have served and paid signs and flags be installed the beginning of
the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom November and the signs be unveiled after and way of life. The Alix Wagon Wheel the cenotaph services on November 11th Museum and Alix Public Library propose that the Village of Alix create a permanent If you would like to support this initiative, TEES CHRISTMAS recognition of all those who have served please make your donation at one of the and those currently serving in the Canadian following locations. Please complete the CONCERT AND CAROL Armed Forces, law enforcement, fire and “Avenue of Heroes” donor sheet, if you wish FESTIVAL emergency services by designating HWY 12 an income tax receipt for your contribution. between the western corporate limits of Alix (Donor sheets at each donation site. Thursday, December 14th and the eastern village limits as “Alix Avenue Donations of $10 or more will receive a of Heroes” and that there be signs honouring receipt) 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. all the men and women who have served and those currently serving in these areas Thank you for your consideration and Where: Tees Hall placed at those points. support.
*Musical Numbers * Carol Singing * Further, it is proposed that flags be flown Donations may be made at: * Santa * from the FORTIS light standards along this Service Credit Union stretch of highway. In order to reflect our Alix Public Library All participants welcome. rich history, the1868-1921 Red Ensign, Alix Wagon Wheel Museum Contact Carla Kenney at 403-784-3055 or text Red Ensign and our current Canadian flag 587-447-8199 to be included in the program. would be alternated to create a pattern of 16 flags reflecting the historic periods of the Potluck goodies and snacks to follow the First World War, Second World War and concert.
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CHRISTMAS DAY BOXING DAY CHRISTMAS (Office Closed) (Office Closed) FLOATER DAY We'd love to hear from you! (Office Closed) 31 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Our office is closed January 1 for New Year's Day, and reopens on January 2, 2018. Have a safe holiday season. Lacombe County Directory RR3, Lacombe Alberta T4L 2N3 www.lacombecounty.com Department Numbers: Main Office - 403-782-6601 Planning & Development - 403-782-8389 WILDLIFE ON THE Environmental & Protective Services - 403-782-8959 ROADS Operations - 403-782-8379 Public Works Shop - 403-782-3567 80% of all wildlife collisions involve deer, with the high-risk months for deer colli- General sions being May and November Toll Free from Eckville and Ponoka 403.357.1770
December and January are the high-risk After Hours Emergency Answering Service 403.357.1210 months for moose collisions Administration Fax 403.782.3820 Public Works Fax 403.782.5356 For Service Requests, see our website - or phone the switchboard at 403-782-6601 Senior Administration
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