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February 19, 2021 - County News County News Friday, February 19, 2021 | Volume 2 Sylvan Lake Intermunicipal Development What’s Inside Plan Completed 2 Election 2021: What to know Since 2017, Lacombe County, Red Deer County, the and development to protect the unique environmental about running for office. Town of Sylvan Lake, Summer Village of Birchcliff, and cultural characteristics. The IDP also establishes a Summer Village of Half Moon Bay, Summer Village framework for the eight municipalities to work together to 3 Seasonal Employment of Jarvis Bay, Summer Village of Norglenwold, and address issues of mutual concern. 4 Wild About Bees Workshop the Summer Village of Sunbreaker Cove (the partner municipalities) have been collaborating to create a new For more information and to read the Sylvan Lake 6 Fire Permit Season starts Mar. 1 Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) between all Intermunicipal Development Plan, please visit www. municipalities. lacombecounty.com. 7 Mirror Corner On February 11, 2021, the partner municipalities 8 Operations adopted the new Sylvan Lake Intermunicipal 10 NEW: Ice Fishing Hut rules Development Plan (IDP). 12-13 Historic Windmill Project The eight partner municipalities surrounding Sylvan Lake have a long history of cooperatively working together, 14-15 Subdivision Activity & Map and adopting this new regional IDP is a milestone in this collaborative relationship. This IDP is an important 16-17 Council Highlights opportunity to confirm the Plan Area's shared vision and harmonize development expectations. Centred 18 Ellis Bird Farm history around Sylvan Lake, this plan will guide future growth 21-23 Around Lacombe County www.lacombecounty.com Publication Mail Agreement No 43726064 Return undeliverable items to: While the office remains open, you wish to meet with is in the office. • Facebook (@LacombeCounty) Lacombe County Lacombe County is following Please note that all staff members are RR3, Lacombe, AB T4L 2N3 AHS guidelines and some available via email and cell phone. Please use teleconference or video- conference tools whenever possible County staff continue to work We ask that you consider using the to meet with staff. In-person meetings from home. following alternative service options: with staff can be scheduled by • Phone (403-782-6601) contacting the employee directly, or As such, the public is advised to call • Email ([email protected]) by phoning the main office line for ahead to ensure the staff member • Online service request portal assistance. 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 - - February August 18, 19, 2017 2021 Visit www.LacombeCounty.com for updates, forms and information on running for office and on the 2021 municipal election. What to expect when running for municipal government? Did you know that there is a municipal election All candidates are advised to discuss with their campaigning for. It lets the voters know what happening this October? If you’ve thought about current employers their intention to run and how position you have on issues. When developing getting involved in your community, this is the this might affect their employment. your platform you should: time to consider running for local government! • Do research on prevalent issues; New for 2021: Nominations will be accepted Time Commitment between now and September 20, 2021. Being elected to Council can equal a significant • Talk and listen to the residents including youth and elders; Serving your community can be a rewarding commitment of time. It is important not to experience. There are many good reasons underestimate the amount of time required to be • Take a stand on issues, but do not make to run for office—you might run to be actively a dedicated and effective Council member. promises; involved in the local decision-making process, When elected, you will serve a term of office. • Not limit yourself to only one issue; and contribute your experience and knowledge to the During this time you will need to attend: • Commit to standing behind certain community, address issues or lead change in community (or even relevant provincial or • • Regular and special Council meetings; your community. national) projects and issues. • • Meetings of Council committees; What makes a good candidate? • • Meetings of other organizations as a Many residents are eligible to run for municipal representative of Council; and office, but a question could be ‘Who should • • Community events. Interested in running run and what are some of the qualities most needed?’ Preparing yourself before you run for Council in Lacombe Municipal Councils are traditionally best served To better understand and prepare for the County? Please visit our by residents who: election and potentially the position of Councillor, website at you can undertake many activities to learn • Have a sincere desire to make a positive about municipal government expectations of www.lacombecounty.com difference in their community; Councillors. You can achieve this by: and look for the Elections • Have a willingness to talk to, listen to and understand the public and their interests; • Attend existing Council meetings and see 2021 tab. how they operate; • Bring energy and enthusiasm to Council and the community; • Review a copy of the Council’s strategic Be sure to review the plan and annual budget; • Are patient, as change takes time and the election material on our engagement and commitment of others; • Speak to past Reeves and Councillors; and • Have the time to commit to their • Research areas of importance and become website to understand responsibilities; more involved in the activities of the better what you need to do community. • Are team players who work well with others BEFORE launching your and accept various opinions; and You should also develop a platform when running for a position on Council. A platform campaign • Have passion for the community. consists of the ideas, goals and beliefs you are 2 February 19, 2021 - County News Tax Installment Payment Plan Tax Installment (TIPP) The Tax Installment Payment PAYMENT PLAN Plan (TIPP) is a simple, secure and convenient way to pay your annual property taxes. When you sign up, monthly payments are Sign up TODAY automatically withdrawn from your for the monthly plan. Automatic bank account on the 15th of each month. To obtain an application Budget-friendly form, contact Lacombe County Contact Lacombe County at (403) 782-6601 or Simple at (403) 782-6601 or visit www. lacombecounty.com. visit www.lacombecounty.com for more details. Convenient JOIN OUR TEAM: Seasonal Opportunities I.T. TECHNICIAN SUMMER OFFICE SUMMER STUDENT SUMMER LABOURER STUDENT (full-time, 2-month seasonal) (full-time, 4-month seasonal) (full-time, 4-month, seasonal) Lacombe County has a great summer job opportunity Lacombe County is accepting applications for full- for an individual to gain first-hand, real-life, practical time seasonal Summer Labourers to work with the Lacombe County has an exciting summer job opportunity experience and training in municipal government. You maintenance and/or construction crew members in for an innovative individual who has a strong knowledge will develop your customer service skills, enhance our operations department. These positions perform of a variety of hardware and software platforms, has your Microsoft Office proficiency, become familiar a variety of manual and physical tasks throughout the a passion for troubleshooting system operating and with Lacombe County programs and services, provide County. hardware issues, and who prides themselves on being assistance to the Finance team, learn new software able to effectively assist others when providing technical systems and develop your ability to work in a team The approximate term date for this 4 month position support. environment. is May 3, 2021 - August 31, 2021. The approximate term date for this 4 month position The approximate term date for this 2 month position is May 3, 2021 - August 31, 2021. is July 5, 2021 - August 31, 2021. Please refer to the ONLINE job ad for the qualifications, duties and responsibilities, and deadlines for these employment opportunities. For a full job description and application details, visit our website: www.lacombecounty.com. 3 CountyCounty News News - - February August 18, 19, 2017 2021 We know native pollinators are on the decline, but what is the number one thing we WILD can do to combat this? AboutAbout BeesBees Create more Habitat! Learn about Lacombe County’s new Wild about Bees program and be Presenters include: mailed a free native wildflower seed package and Handbook to get yourself • Wild about Bees Program, Agriculture Coordinator - started. You will learn:: Jalene Makus • How this seed mix was collected naturally and processed • About the many, many types of native bees and how to create a well • Skinner’s Native Seeds, Owner – John Skinner put together pollinator garden • Alberta Native Bee Council, President – Megan Evans • The benefits and characteristics of the hummingbird, as well as Ellis • Ellis Bird Farm, Site Manager - Sandy Van Dijk Bird Farm's other favourite local birds Presented By: May 6, 2021 | 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | FREE VIRTUAL Event via Zoom Register for this FREE event via the Eventbrite link below or by calling 403-782-8959 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wild-about-bees-kick-off-tickets-141881965779 Alberta Provincial Rural Crime Watch SHOP LOCAL Association EAT LOCAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SPEND LOCAL February 27, 2021 9:30 a.m. to Noon Virtual Meeting (via Zoom) These are hard times for many Albertans. You can make a difference by supporting local businesses and restaurants. When you shop local, the money STAYS local and supports Stay tuned for more details. Rural Crime Watch mem- bers will see a link emailed to them in mid-February.