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Friday, October 19, 2018 | Volume 10 County's public engagement process Lacombe County What’s Inside recognized by AB Professional Planners Community Standards bylaw 2 Bylaw amended for cannabis After a successful review team, whose creativity and campaign that ensured legalization of Lacombe County’s “outside the box” thinking they were reaching Municipal Development managed to catch our out to the public in a amended ahead 3 Sylvan Lake IDP invitation Plan (MDP) and Land ratepayers’ attention, and number of ways - through 4 Safety First Use Bylaw (LUB), the led to a comprehensive school presentations, of cannabis Alberta Professional review of the MDP and educational booklets, 5 Benalto Rural Crime Watch Planners Institute (APPI) LUB that reflects the videos, targeted social legalization recognized the County’s desires of the community.” media advertising, public 6 Woodlot Workshop Following Lacombe two year-long process and meetings, round table County’s Cannabis in their public engagement In order to collect discussions, workshops, 7 Equipment for Sale Your Community public approach. meaningful feedback from and interactive web forms. engagement campaign, 8-10 Agriculture News/Worksh the community, you need With that feedback, they County Council gave both “An engaged and an engaged community. constructed a user-friendly second and third readings 11 Responsible Pet Owner tips educated public is a The County is incredibly guide that sets out the of the updated Community powerful tool for any lucky to have residents unique vision for the future Standards Bylaw, and 12-13 Planning FAQs: Signs municipality, and we who are willing to give up of Lacombe County. passed it during the thank our ratepayers for their time and share their 14-15 Development Activity October 11, 2018 council giving us their time and vision and direction for the Dale Freitag, Manager of meeting. working with us during our successful development Planning Services said 16 Ellis Bird Farm update MDP/LUB review,” said of the County. Lacombe “the recognition we are Since the Government of Lacombe County Reeve County was recognized receiving from our peers 17 Lacombe Regional Tourism Alberta gave municipalities Paula Law. “We are so by APPI for putting at the APPI is appreciated, the authority to set out 20-21 Council Highlights proud of our planning together a strategic and we hope our success their own rules on the will inspire other smoking and vaping 26-27 Events Around the County communities to seek out of cannabis products, new ways to engage their Lacombe County met communities. Lacombe www.lacombecounty.com with the public to get their County would also like to input on the bylaw. This thank the hard work and was done in July 2018, time the County residents in conjunction with the gave as part of the Planning Department process and share this – who are putting the recognition with them.” final pieces in place on the necessary changes Earlier this year, the required to update the Lacombe County was County’s Land Use Bylaw. presented with an Honourable Mention “Our goal is to have a solid for the 2018 Minister’s foundation in place that Awards for Municipal takes into the account the Publication Mail Agreement No 0040025170 (From left) Lacombe County’s Manager of Planning Services Excellence for Innovation needs and concerns of the Return undeliverable items to: Dale Freitag, Planner and Development Officer Cajun Paradis, for their creative approach public,” said Reeve Paula Lacombe County and Senior Planner and Development Officer Anita O’Driscoll when engaging the Law. RR3, Lacombe, AB T4L 2N3 accepted the award from the Alberta Professional Planners public during these same Institute (APPI) earlier this month, which recognized Lacombe reviews. County’s public engagement process during the Municipal Continued on Development Plan / Land Use Bylaw update. Page 2

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. Map 1: Regional Context Map CountyCounty NewsNews -- OctoberAugust 18,19, 20172018 CONTINUED: Lacombe County Highway 53 Lacombe County Community Standards bylaw is holding a amended ahead of cannabis PUBLIC HEARING REVISIONS TO THE legalization PONOKA COUNTY INTERMUNICIPAL (Continued from Front Page) (and you’re invited) DEVELOPMENT PLAN “The feedback we heard indicated that our public wants us to limit cannabis consumption The Town of Bentley and Lacombe County are currently in a similar way to that of alcohol and tobacco Bylaw 1288/18 reviewing the Intermunicipal Development Plan consumption,” said Reeve Law. approved in 2009. This plan, at a very broad scale, guides Thurs, November 8 @ 9:00 am When cannabis legalization comes into effect future growth for bothHighway municipalities 604 and provides a on October 17, 2018, smoking or vaping Lacombe County Office (Council Chambers) forum for intermunicipal discussion and collaboration as cannabis products on any public places in (located 2½ miles west of Highway 2 at the development occurs in and around the urban fringe of Lacombe County will be prohibited. This intersection of Spruceville Road and Highway 12) the Town of Bentley. includes community halls, sports fields, public The plan boundary includes lands in Lacombe County open spaces (trails, nature reserves, parks, Highway 20 and green spaces), beaches, playgrounds, and Gull Lake only, on all sides of the Town of Bentley. The plan boundary anywhere else that the public are permitted to does not include any lands within the current extent of access. the Town of Bentley. Details of the proposed amendments to the plan can be Enforcement and Penalties found on the Lacombe County website: Under the authority of the Provincial Offences Procedures Act, police officers, peace officers, www.lacombecounty.com and any bylaw officers appointed under the Highway 792

Municipal Government Act are authorized to 771 Highway HOW DO I COMMENT? issue violation tickets to any person caught smoking or vaping cannabis in public spaces, Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed amendments and the product and device used to smoke will have an opportunity to do so at a public hearing. If you or vape may be seized. The penalty for a first are unable to attend the hearing, written submissions canLACOMBE offence will be a fine of $300, with second and BENTLEY be made to the County. HighwayYou will, however, 12 need to ensure subsequent offences receiving a fine of at least that yourGULL comments LAKE are received by the County prior to the $600. date of the hearing. Your comments can be sent by email to [email protected], by fax to 403-782-3820, or by mail After a public hearing on October 11, to RR 3, Lacombe AB, T4L 2N3. All submissions will be public 2018, Council deferred a decision to make LACOMBE COUNTY information. amendments to the Land Use Bylaw (LUB), For more information, please contact the County’s Planning which will accommodate the two new uses in and Development Department at 403-782-8389 or visit the the LUB as a result of cannabis legalization County’s website at www.lacombecounty.com for cannabis production facilities and cannabis retail. This item will be brought back to a future County Council meeting.

SUNBREAKER COVE Highway 2

2018 TaxBLACKFALDS Highway 20

BIRCHCLIFF Installment Sylvan Lake

HALF MOON BAY Payment Plan

The Tax Installment Payment Plan Highway 11A(TIPP) is a simple, secure and convenient way to pay your annual SYLVAN LAKE property taxes. When you sign up, monthly payments are automatically

withdrawn from your bank accountRED DEER on Highway 11 the 15th of each month. To obtain an application form, contact Lacombe County at (403) 782-6601 or visit Highwaywww.lacombecounty.com. 596 RED DEER COUNTY 2 . OctoberOctober 19,19, 20182018 -- CountyCounty NewsNews

Public Open House: Sylvan Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan November 28, 4:30pm - 7:30 pm | NexSource Centre – Seniors Centre, Sylvan Lake You’re Invited! Join us at the NexSource Centre – Seniors Centre in Sylvan Lake on November 28th from 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm to provide input on the vision and direction for the Sylvan Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP). What is an Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP)? An Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) is a provincially required plan designed to foster cooperation between municipalities on planning and development. The result of an IDP is that future development occurs in an integrated and efficient manner. The provincial government requires that all municipalities with shared boundaries complete an IDP. The IDP considers the area surrounding Sylvan Lake and is being jointly developed between:

Lacombe County Summer Village of Jarvis Bay Red Deer County Summer Village of Norglenwold Lacombe County supports Eckville Arena Summer Village of Birchcliff Summer Village of Sunbreaker Cove Summer Village of Half Moon Bay Town of Sylvan Lake Kevin See (right), from the town of Eckville and County Coun- How could this IDP affect you? cillor Dana Kreil (left) presented arena board chairperson Past planning work has been undertaken in the Sylvan Lake area leading up to this IDP, Terry Engen with cheques for the recent mechanical room and and will be the foundation moving forward. The IDP will result in agreement between the Zamboni storage room roof structural repairs of the Eckville municipalities on how to work together to manage lands related to future land development Arena. Lacombe County provided the board with a cheque for areas, transportation and infrastructure, environmental considerations, agricultural land use $70,513 to help cover the cost of the repairs. viability, and economic development. What this means for you is that the project will focus on coordinating the existing land planning policies and expectations in the context of intermunicipal goals. What is it Not? The IDP is a new type of policy for some of these municipalities, and so being clear about the project scope is helpful to understand. The IDP is not: • Annexation or amalgamation process; • A process that can change land uses directly; • A process that will impact taxes; or • A plan for the waterbody of Sylvan Lake (it is a plan for the land surrounding Sylvan Lake).

What if you can’t attend? For those not able to attend in-person, an online survey will be available in late November. Please stay tuned for updates on the survey as it becomes available.

We want to hear Thank you, we hope to see you at the Seniors Centre, NexSource from you! Centre on November 28!

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3 CountyCounty NewsNews -- OctoberAugust 18,19, 20172018 SAFETY FIRST Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere! October 7, 2018, marked the beginning of this year’s ible fire to start. If there are other combustible materi- Fire Prevention Fire Prevention Week. This year’s campaign, “Look. als in the vicinity, they will be ignited and the fire will Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere,” grow, often going unnoticed until significant damage Week works to educate people about three basic but essen- has been done. tial steps to take to reduce the likelihood of having a fire –– and how to escape safely in the event of one. The same concern arises with cigarette butts thrown Lacombe County takes pride in from vehicles. The butt continues to smoulder and all our volunteer firefighters who LOOK often gets blown into the ditch at the side of the road work tirelessly to keep our homes Look for places where a fire could start. Identify poten- where it heats dry grass to its ignition point. In Alberta, tial fire hazards and take care of them. we know from experience that this may result in rapid and communities safe throughout fire spread, often exacerbated by dry conditions and the region. LISTEN strong winds. These entirely preventable fires have Listen for the sound of the smoke alarm. You could caused major damage to property and livestock, and have only minutes to escape safely once the smoke have placed firefighters in danger. Thank you for your service! alarm sounds. When you hear the alarm, go to your outside meeting place, which should be a safe dis- Fire, like all other risks and hazards, is something that tance from the home and where everyone should all Albertans, adults and children, need to be aware of know to meet. at all times, in the home, at work and outdoors.

LEARN As we do every Fire Prevention Week, we want to Learn two ways out of every room and make sure all remind everyone to clean and test the smoke alarms doors and windows leading outside open easily and and carbon monoxide alarms in their house monthly. are free of clutter. Testing your smoke alarm with smoke from a blown In many ways, fire safety practices are quite simple. out candle is the preferred way of verifying its func- If we keep things that will burn (fuels such as paper, tion, carbon monoxide alarms work on different, time- peat moss, wood, compost, etc.), away from things weighted exposure principles and can only be tested that are hot enough to ignite those things, even slowly, by pushing the “test” button as per manufacturer’s it will prevent ignition – and with no ignition, we have instructions. no fire. This is the fundamental premise of the Alberta Fire Code: to separate fuel and ignition source. We strongly encourage all Albertans to work with FIRE PERMITS your partners, children, family members, tenants and One of the problems we see regularly is that people neighbours, to draft, discuss, and practise their fire Lacombe County requires are unaware of the things around them that may escape plans. These plans need to be specific to your ignite. An example is the soil that plants are grown in. residence and take into account its type and location, fire permits from March 1 to These plants require soil that provides nutrients and as well as the usability of the identified escape routes. October 31. contains things such as compost and peat moss, both Your local fire department and the Office of the Fire of which are organic fuels. When someone places Commissioner are always ready and willing to answer a cigarette in a plant’s pot, the fire does not occur any fire safety questions and provide additional guid- Fire permits are required for instantly, so individuals may not realize until much ance upon request. Our goal is the same as yours: to later that they have started a fire. The unextinguished ensure you are prepared in the event of a fire and to all outdoor fires, excluding cigarette smoulders inside the soil, building up heat help everyone get out safely fires used for cooking or and searching for more fuel and oxygen. As it heats warming purposes and up, sometimes over several hours, it heats the organic Yours in safety, material in the soil to its ignition point, causing a vis- Kevan D. Jess, Fire Commissioner burning barrels.

Get your permit! It's free and easy to obtain: myLacombeCounty app ~ www.lacombecounty.com ~ 403.782.8959

4 OctoberOctober 19,19, 20182018 -- CountyCounty NewsNews MIRROR CORNER

2018 Mirror Dog Tags Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Meeting October 25, 2018 @ 7pm A license is required for all dogs in Mirror. As of February 1, 2018, the cost will go to $30 for an altered dog, and $50 for an unaltered dog. For more information please call (403) 782-6601 or visit www.lacombecounty.com (County Services >Hamlet of Mirror>Policies/Bylaws>Dog Control) The Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch is having its next meeting at the Benalto Community Hall on October 25, 2018. Memberships are available. Friends of the Mirror Library Society: The library is open Wednesdays 1pm - 7pm. If you are Date: October 25, 2018 interested in the library, we invite you to join our Mirror Time: 7:00 p.m. Library Board. Your interest and input are welcomed! Location: Benalto Community Hall 38520 Range Rd 25A Mirror Fire Department Interested in becoming a member of the Mirror Fire Details: Local RCMP members, as well as Lacombe County and Department? For further information please contact Red Deer County Peace Offi cers, will be in attendance to address local crime issues. Guest speaker to be announced. Lacombe County Fire Chief Drayton Bussiere @ 403-782-

8959. Attendees are asked to bring a snack to share for the meeting. Jolly Seniors Pancake breakfast every second Sunday from 9am-1pm Booking Mirror Community Hall For more information, please email [email protected] 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 DISTRICT RATEPAYER 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 You’re invited to meet with Division 1 otherwise posted). Councillor John Ireland Mirror Skate Park Located across the street by the community hall. Meetings occur the second Tuesday of month Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Mirror and District Museum 7:00 - 9:00pm at the Ripley Community Hall Meetings are on the first Monday of the month at 7pm. Call 403-788-3828 for more information East of Alix on Hwy 601 and north on Ripley Rd. (RR 22-2)

For Rent (Rural Address: 40102 RR 22-2) Large room in Mirror Business Centre, for rent by month or day We hope you come out to join Coun. Ireland and take advantage of an opportunity Contact Jim Sturgeon 403-788-2380 or Tasha Conway ATB 403-788-3001 to offer feedback, ask questions and talk with your Councillor and County staff.

CN Rail crossing delays If you experience delays longer than 20 minutes at the Mirror rail yard 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. 5 CountyCounty NewsNews -- OctoberAugust 18,19, 20172018 ENVIRONMENT

Get the most out of YOUR Fourth Annual Plein Air Painting Woodlots & Forested areas and Photography Event Eight stalwart artists ventured out on Manor and recently graduated from the Attend this workshop to learn about the value of a cool and cloudy day to set up their art program at the University of Alberta. your forested land. easels and “Paint the River”. The aim of this event is to increase November 3, 2018 On September 9, the Medicine River awareness of the river and watershed Watershed Society held their fourth an- and to highlight it’s beauty. It seems to Hespero Hall nual Plein Air painting and photography be a success. As one attendee re- 9a.m. - 4p.m. day, followed by a community supper. marked, “I didn’t realize how beautiful The resulting river paintings were dis- our river is.” During the workshop, private landowners will learn: played at Gilby Hall along with photo- • Best management practices on forested private lands graphs taken by County of Lacombe Ward Nelson, chairman of the Medicine • How forested lands contribute both economically and environmentally • How to manage these lands to maximize the ecological and economic value resident Erin Dyrland. Photographer River Watershed Society, thanked all • How maintenance and restoration lead to healthier woodlots Murray Welch showed a series of pho- the participants, volunteers, and local tos he took at each of 27 bridges and landowners who once again allowed the There will be a practical outdoor component in the afternoon. Cost is only $10 crossings along the Medicine River’s artists to access their river frontage. to cover lunch and other refreshments. Register by October 31 for space course through four counties. and lunch considerations to Jalene or Krista at 403-782-8959. See images below for more details. As the featured artist this year, Heidi Taylor of Withrow brought several of her ~ Photos and article submitted paintings, including an autumn scene along the river. Heidi is a longtime volunteer art instructor at the Eckville

6 OctoberOctober 19,19, 20182018 -- CountyCounty NewsNews OPERATIONS

A few pictures of the construction work on Bridge 1515, located on Township Road 41-0, just west of Range Road 4-0.

The existing bridge structure was removed, and the road was realigned to the new structure.

Notice of Road Construction Completion

Pursuant to Municipal Govern- ment Act M-26.1 534(1) La- combe County hereby provides notice to any person having an interest in land that is adjacent to lands which Lacombe County has constructed a public road. Persons entitled to compensa- tion from the municipality for loss of or the permanent lessen- ing of use of that person’s land caused by the public work are advised to make a claim within 60 days after this notice is published.

Project Number: C0112 Description: SE26, SW25, NW24, NE 23-40-1 W5, Rge Rd 1-1 (Jct of Rge Rd 1-1 & Twp Rd 40-4 (Hwy 12A) for Intersec- tional Improvements

7 CountyCounty NewsNews -- OctoberAugust 18,19, 20172018 AGRICULTURE The 4 Rights (4R)–Source, Rate, Time and Place The 4R produce and eat. about their food and how it is produced. great step to bridging some of those nutrient On the farm, everyone knows what they information gaps. stewardship At the grass roots level of Agriculture, do and why they do it, but the task at concept is not there has been a huge shift in the hand is to share that information with Check out these websites to get more only a sound connection to the farm. Eighty years the rest of the world. A 4R nutrient information on the 4R’s of nutrient management ago, in Canada 1 in 3 people lived on stewardship approach would be a stewardship: strategy on the farm whereas today only 1 in 46 • https://www.agro.crs/grow/ the farm, have some involvement in farming. This detail/4rs-for-nutrient-stewardship but more allows for other sources of information • https://fertilizercanada.ca/ importantly to influence consumers about farming nutrient-stewardship/ Grant McCormick it is the right and food production and what is • http://www.nutrientstewardship. thing to do!!! best. The best way to make sure that com/ Wow, that is consumers get the right information a pretty bold is to follow a strict plan, measure statement to it, document it and communicate it Submitted by Grant McCormick, make, right? proactively to build trust. A 4R plan is a Agronomist, Central AB Co-op, Lacombe Not really huge step in that direction. when you understand the parts, the stakeholders and the positive outcomes The key to a strong 4R plan is that result from this approach. measurement. This includes measuring the soil nutrient levels The 4R logo captures many key annually to build a track record and fundamentals that you should consider; establish trendlines. With today’s • Right Source – match the right technology, very accurate meaningful Eco-buﬀ er & Shelterbelt nutrient products in the right soil tests are right at our fingertips. balance to the crop’s needs Measuring the output or yield is • Right Rate – match the right the best way to connect the dots amounts of nutrient to the crop’s between all the input strategies that need using up to date agronomy are implemented and the affect they WORKSHOP tools have on yield. With all aspects of a • Right Time – make nutrients 4R plan, the accuracy of the data available when the crop needs collection impacts the ability to both them thus increasing efficiency streamline the nutrient plan and Join Lacombe County and the Agroforestry and • Right Place – place and keep have the highest potential affect on nutrients where the crop can best profitability. Woodlot Extension Society for a workshop on: use them, so they aren’t lost • What benefi ts can they provide for your land? • Economic Goals – be profitable There are so many practices that can while preserving a way of life for be considered when developing a • Designing, establishing, and maintaining your you and your family 4R nutrient stewardship plan. Simple own shelterbelt or eco-buff er • Environmental Goals – sustain things like field specific yield goals • Customizing your design to produce fruit, provide soil quality while maintaining based on historical information or natural ecosystems and habitat benchmark soil sampling. All the way habitat for wildlife like pollinators or birds, and • Social Goals – meeting to variable rate fertilizer applications more! global food needs, supporting and field centric yield maps can help • Funding opportunities and resources communities and providing focus on truly sustainable production. employment As long as the basic 4R plan is implemented and adhered to, the These are all components of a specific strategies are just the details sustainable nutrient management plan that need to match the management November 1, 2018 ~ 6-9pm ~ and are already being used on the farm style. Lacombe County Oﬃ ce ~ Cost: $20 in whole or in part, now they have a name. The term “sustainable” is now a Being part of the food production key “buzz” word when people talk about industry especially at the primary food and food production. At its core, level has so many positive stories a sustainable plan is one that is goal to be proud of. But the world is oriented, progressive and improvement changing. Pressures are mounting Light refreshments provided. Register by calling based while meeting the needs of all from consumers around trust and stakeholders today and into the future. transparency. Through the media, Jalene or Krista at 403.782.8959. These stakeholders include producers, social media, special interest groups processors, government, food retailers or just plain fear of the unknown, and ultimately consumers, all part of consumers are being bombarded the complete value chain of the food we with opinion, misinformation, half- truths and fear-mongering

8 OctoberOctober 19,19, 20182018 -- CountyCounty NewsNews AGRICULTURE Beekeeping 101 Grant program supports November 21, 2018 health and safety on farms 5:30pm (doors open), 6-9pm course A new farm and ranch safety grant Christina Gray, Minister of Labour Lacombe County Oﬃ ce launches Oct. 15 to help eligible “Through grants like this, government Light snacks will be served agriculture employers comply with is helping to support a culture of safety new occupational health and safety on the farm. AgSafe is positioned to be requirements. a champion for agriculture in Alberta Are you interested in setting up beehives? Lacombe County is excited to and a vital partner in advancing the oﬀ er Beekeeping 101. Through Lacombe Composite High School’s BEE The grant will help offset some of the implementation of farm safety.” WISE program, participants will learn about: costs employers may incur in complying Kent Erickson, chair, AgSafe Alberta • Beekeeping equipment needed with the new regulations. Up to $6 Farm Health and Safety Producer Grant • Types of bees, bee biology and how to handle them million is available through the program Program • Setting up a hive during the next three years. On Dec. 1, the Occupational Health and Applications open Oct. 15, 2018 and • Seasonal work to care for bees Safety Code (OHS Code) will apply to the program runs until March 2021. • Diseases and pest management farms and ranches that employ waged, Farms and ranches with waged, non- non-family workers. This means Alberta family workers and a WCB account may To register, call Jalene or Krista at 403.782.8959 farm and ranch workers will have apply for the grant. Registration costs $20 similar health and safety protections as workers in other industries and other The grant covers up to 50 per cent of parts of Canada. eligible safety expenses to a maximum of $5,000 per year or $10,000 over the “Together with industry, we can continue life of the program per eligible applicant. to promote and deliver programs that Expenses going back to Jan. 1, 2018 Agricultural Plastics support sustainable growth in the are eligible under the program. sector and foster a culture of safety on the farm. The Farm Health and Safety Eligible expenses (with receipts) include Recycling Program Producer Grant Program is just one way things like: our government continues to support • First aid kits, fire extinguishers and A partnership between Lacombe County, Red Deer County & Ponoka County producers and ensure safe and healthy warning signage. workplaces across the province.” • Respirators, eye and hearing Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and protection. This program is offered to ensure the Forestry • Health and safety programs, proper recycling of plastic grain bags. courses, education and training. This service will begin in November “Albertans value the contributions of • Seatbelt installation, warning lights 2018 and is offered free of charge to Alberta’s farm and ranch communities and auger guards to improve agriculture producers operating within and care about the health and safety equipment safety. Lacombe County, Ponoka County and of their workers. This program will help Red Deer County. farm and ranch employers continue You can find more details at: https:// their work to create healthy and safe www.agriculture.alberta.ca Lacombe County will be responsible for workplaces and comply with the OHS providing grain bag collection services. Code.” The grain bags will be processed with a grain bag roller on site and collected for eventual delivery to a plastic recycling center in Alberta.

Requirements: • Agriculture producers who request grain bag recycling services, must have one individual on site, capable Questions? of assisting the rolling and collection operation. Dion Burlock (Lacombe County) • Grain bags MUST BE FREE of grain, 403.782.8959 mud, dirt debris, and vermin. Justin Babcock (Ponoka County) • To ensure used grain bags are eligible 403.783.3333 for recycling, grain bag collection services should be scheduled within Red Deer County Agriculture Office one week of grain extraction. 403.342.8654 To book, please contact Krista Pannenbecker 403-782-8959 / [email protected] 9 CountyCounty NewsNews -- OctoberAugust 18,19, 20172018 AGRICULTURE About 4-H Alberta: Blindman River Restoration Project Who we are; What we do Open House 4-H Alberta is their role as the leaders of today, and a youth leader- tomorrow. ship development organization. With OUR VISION unique projects, 4-H Alberta is recognized as the pre- club activities and mier youth leadership organization in beyond the club Alberta. Working together in a vibrant, opportunities, 4-H thriving environment, we’re connect- is a proven leader ing people, ideas, and communities in: for a lifetime of benefit. • Building Effec- tive Youth Leaders OUR MISSION • Training Successful Speakers 4-H Alberta inspires, educates, and & Communicators develops Members who are outstand- • Teaching Technical, Project & Life ing rural and urban youth, leaders, You are invited to attend a session to learn more about the health and ecology Skills and engaged citizens. Members learn of the Blindman River and discuss proposed restoration work. • Bringing Families & Communities to do by doing dynamic Projects, Together Programs and community service. In Participants will learn about: • Creating Future Opportunities For honoring our rural roots, we continue • The Blindman River Project Youth to recognize the importance of food • The Blindman River Assessment Project for the Blindman River Basin and agriculture in Alberta. Youth are in the driver’s seat with • The ecological and environmental values of the river • Opportunities for you to become involved in the future the ability to create their own path to OUR MOTTO discovery, fun and friendship in 4-H. Learn to Do by Doing Through the unique 4-H Alberta experi- October 23, 2018 from 1pm-4pm ence and the support and guidance of Join Today by calling 780-422-4H4H Abbey Centre (Blackfalds) 4-H volunteers and staff – members will (4444) or by emailing [email protected]. build the confidence and skills to take on For information, contact Noel St Jean [email protected] / 780.643.6732 USE RESPECT – ASK FIRST SIGNS Use Respect – NOTICE Ask First These signs are available free for Lacombe County Clubroot landowners across Alberta. of Canola Inspections Lacombe County Agricultural Service Board will be conducting random Clubroot of Canola The signs include a space for Inspections as per County Policy AG(11) landowner’s contact information and/ Clubroot of Canola. or conditions of the land. With the increased spread of Clubroot of Canola within Central Alberta, canola growers must remain vigilant to limit the spread and minimize the economic impacts of Clubroot of Canola. These Signs are available at the Lacombe County office free of charge. Symptoms include patches of premature ripening For more information on the Use Respect – Ask First program please contact: plants, shrivelled unfilled seed pods, and galls present on the plant’s root system. Dion Burlock Ken Kranrod Agricultural Fieldman Alberta Conservation Association Swathing operations provide an excellent opportunity to scout for the presence of Clubroot of [email protected] [email protected] Canola, as well as sclerotinia, and blackleg. If you spot patches of prematurely ripened Canola 403.782.8959 877.969.9091 in your field, take a minute to pull some standing plants or stubble and inspect the root system.

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Dion Burlock Agricultural Fieldman LACOMBE COUNTY [email protected] 403.782.6601 10 OctoberOctober 19,19, 20182018 -- CountyCounty NewsNews Responsible pet owners in Lacombe County While living in the country or hamlet neighbours who may be uncomfortable property and creating messes in means more space and freedom for with dogs running around their flower beds, gardens, and children’s you and your pets, animals don’t neighbourhood and the dog itself. sandboxes. We agree this is a problem, understand where your property begins In the end, this is a definite win for but enforcement of cats in Lacombe and where it ends. Animals running off everyone. County would be difficult. your property can cause some serious problems for you and your neighbours There are several ways to keep your Many farmers have cats as pest control such as: dog within your property including: and those cats need the ability to • Damage to other properties • Training the dog to remain on your wander freely on their property. Aside • Potential to harm other people/ property from requiring licenses, it would be liability for pet owner • Fencing difficult to distinguish a pet cat from a • Potential to harm farm stock • Invisible fences – Collars give “working” cat. • Danger of coyotes, porcupines and the dog a shock if they leave the other wildlife perimeter of the fence Our best advice for those people with • Danger of animal being hit by a • If feasible, building a large pen or cats as pets is to keep them indoors or vehicle/causing an accident if dog run on your property for the ensure they remain on your property. driver swerves dog when outside – remember, Many pet cats let out to wander around • Keep your cat on your property • Potential to harm the relationship dogs don’t like to be cooped up are lost to predators, hit by vehicles, or • Litter box train your cat so it returns between you and your neighbours in small areas for long periods of fall victim to weather. home to do its business time too so make sure the pen These are just some of the reasons doesn’t become the dogs long-term Spaying and neutering, while can be why Lacombe County’s Dog Control residence seen as expensive, can help keep If you would like to report Bylaw requires that dogs be contained your cat at home, improve its health, a contravention of the Dog on their owner’s property at all times Why there is no cat bylaw in increases longevity – and prevents Control Bylaw please contact unless under the care and control Lacombe County unwanted kittens! Animal Control Services at of the owner on a leash. By keeping 403-506-9380 or email info@ your dog on your property, you There is no doubt that people feel How to be a responsible cat owner protect yourself from any liability, your frustrated with cats coming onto their • Ensure your cat is spayed/neutered klassickennels.com In search of: Windmills in Lacombe County LACOMBE REGIONAL WASTE SERVICES COMMISSION Do you have an old/historic windmill on your property? Or There are five transfer stations in Lacombe County, have pictures of one from the operated through the Lacombe Regional Solid past? Waste Authority. All sites are closed Sundays and Statutory Holidays. This included the Prentiss Road Site. Lacombe County is interested in getting pictures of windmills in The Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission and around the County, to help is responsible for the management of solid waste preserve a part of our heritage. within the boundaries of Lacombe County. The Commission consists of the following member municipalities: Please send your photos or con- • Lacombe County tact: • Alix • Lacombe Nicole Plewis, • Eckville Communications Coordinator • Clive communications@lacombecoun- • Bentley • Mirror ty.com

For more information on hours of operation, locations, and types of waste collected, visit the Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission website at www.lrwsc.ca. 11 CountyCounty NewsNews -- OctoberAugust 18,19, 20172018

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13 SUBDIVISIONCountyCounty & News NewsDEVELOPMENT -- OctoberAugust 18,19, 20172018 ACTIVITY September 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018

Development Applications Received SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY

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Sunrooms and Awnings Ltd. Unit 2 Condo Plan 142 2139 1 129/18 Sunroom Approved (Surinder & Saroj Kumar) (Sandy Point RV Resort)

DTIC Inc. operating as Lot 1 Block 2 Plan 042 1375 September 1, 2018 2 130/18 Sign Approved Summerland Leisure Park (Pt. NW 23-40-28-W4M) to September 30, Home Based Business, Major 3 131/18 Dan & Wendy Stuart SW 13-40-28-W4M Approved 2018 (Fineline Automotive)

Home Based Business, Major 4 132/18 Mark & Leslie Stuart Pt. NW 16-38-24-W4M Approved (MBL Mechanical Ltd.) Development Applications

Received Ted & Lynne Jardine Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 182 1521 5 133/18 Single Family Residence (David A. Jardine) (SW 22-40-26-W4M)

Lot 3 Block 1 Plan 102 7118 Single Family Residence 6 134/18 Marshall & Krista Harrod Approved (Pt. NE 10-40-26-W4M) (Replacement Dwelling) For more information, Minor Business and Trade contact the County's 7 135/18 1486128 Alberta Ltd. SW 16-41-26-W4M Approved (Central Alberta Pallet Supply) Planning & Development Unit 136 Condo Plan 142 2139 8 136/18 Grant & Leslie Manchur Park Model Approved Department at (Sandy Point RV Resort) 403-782-8389 No ile No pplicant Legal Description Proposed Development Decision 9 137/18 Rodger(Landowner) C. Freeman SE 34-41-3-W5M Single Family Residence (otherwise pending)

10 138/18 Trent & Erin Wagner SE 19-40-24-W4M Kennel Dale Freitag Manager of Planning Services 11 139/18 Danny & Karen Scott NW 14-39-1-W5M Single Family Residence

Anita O'Driscoll 12 140/18 Meinema Farms Ltd. NW 18-40-27-W4M Agricultural Service Facility Senior Planner

Jason O'Connor 13 141/18 NE 18-39-26-W4M Sand & Gravel Pit Approved Cajun Paradis (Anna O'Connor) Planner / Development Officer Lots 14-16 Block 41 Plan 7159AI 14 142/18 William Bessey Accessory Building Approved (Hamlet of Mirror) Peter Duke

Planner / Development Officer Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 182 0316 15 143/18 Robyn & Maria Luft Covered Deck Approved (Pt. NW 15-41-22-W4M) Florian Goetz Unit 96 Condo Plan 142 2139 Junior Planner / Development 16 144/18 Brad & Mary Church Covered Deck Approved (Sandy Point RV Resort) Officer

Darrell & Michelle Eadie Lots 5 & 6 Block 1 Plan 982 4780 Recreational Facilities, Outdoor 17 145/18 Charmaine Tootell (Autobody Services Ltd.) (Burbank Industrial Park) (Prairie Dog Sports Inc.) Planning Receptionist Kyle & Miranda Taylor Unit 36 Condo Plan 102 2165 18 146/18 Park Model Approved (1261906 Alberta Ltd.) (Degraff's RV Resort) Allison Noonan Planning / Development Nick Lesher Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 182 _____ Single Family Residence 19 147/18 Approved Secretary (Maverick Holdings Ltd.) (Pt. NW 1-41-25-W4M) (Second Dwelling)

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Nick Lesher Boundary Adjustment 21 S-037-18 (John & Vicky Sahlin NE 26-39-25-W4M & Craigievar Farm Ltd.)

Glenn Fraser Unit C Plan 102 2165 22 S-038-18 Recreational (Gull Lake Holdings Ltd.) (Pt. SE 22-41-28-W4M)

For more information contact the County’s Planning & Development Department at 403-782-8389

Dale Freitag Anita O’Driscoll Manager of Planning Services Senior Planner

Peter Duke Cajun Paradis Florian Goetz Planner/Development Officer Planner/Development Officer Jr. Planner/Development Officer

Charmaine Tootell Allison Noonan Planning Receptionist Planning/Development Secretary

15 CountyCounty NewsNews -- OctoberAugust 18,19, 20172018 Ellis Bird Farm: Winter tips for bird feeding Winter has hit early and hard at Ellis cover makes food hard to find on the in the late afternoon as they prepare for (Backyard Bird Feeding, 58). Bird Farm (EBF), as everywhere else ground. the cold night to come (Backyard Bird in Alberta. Our EBF bird feeders are Feeding, 16). For more information on local backyard kept topped up and are always busy. In Birds that overwinter in Alberta have birds and what to feed them, we highly the near future, we will have a webcam several important adaptations that Myrna writes "early spring and fall recommend Myrna’s book. All proceeds trained on the feeders outside the Ellis enable them to cope with our cold blizzards take a toll on migrating birds. from the sale of the book support EBF’s Centre so viewers can watch activities weather, including the ability to fluff Backyard bird feeding stations will education and conservation programs. on a live feed. their feathers up to trap warm air close be welcomed by the individual birds to their skin, the ability to shiver to that find them during or after a storm. We hope this information is useful for Incidentally, Myrna Pearman, our site generate heat, and the ability to enter Set out grit and food immediately providing for any migrating birds that services manager and resident biologist, into a state of nighttime hypothermia after a snowstorm. In addition to the have been caught up by our early wrote a best-selling book on the how-tos to conserve energy (Backyard Bird regular fare of suet and suet mixtures, onslaught of winter, or for the non- of bird feeding (entitled Backyard Bird Feeding, 16). try offering other food items such as migrating resident birds that are settling Feeding: An Alberta Guide, available in shelled sunflower seeds, canola and in for the cold months to come. Lacombe at Peavey Mart and Hannas In terms of the birds' wintertime eating white proso millet, raisins, currants, Seeds and from the EBF online store habits, Myrna reminds us that they will apples, oranges and bananas, berries, In other news, Ellis Bird Farm is still (www.ellisbirdfarm.ca). We would offer eat most intensively first thing in the cracked corn, bread, shelled peanuts accepting applications for a new Café some tips and information from the book morning, when they are endeavouring to and/or moist coconut. Live or frozen Operator. Guidelines are posted on the on how to keep our avian friends well- replenish their energy stores after a cold crickets and mealworms will also website or contact [email protected] fed in these cold months when snow night. They will also feed more heavily be devoured by cold, hungry birds" for more details.

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Top right: Red Crossbill

Middle left: Eurasian Collared Dove

Bottom left: White-throated Sparrow

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16 OctoberOctober 19,19, 20182018 -- CountyCounty NewsNews

Featured Events Autumn Fun!

Kraay Family Farm is an amazing place to visit any time of the year, but it truly comes Tee’s Haunted House alive in the fall. With the pumpkins ready to be picked, corn towering in the sky, and October 25th—28th—7:00 PM to 9:30 PM the crisp fall air, there is no better time to visit the farm. There is over 40 different PJ’s Plantation, Tees AB attractions to choose from, including the Lacombe Corn Maze! You can spend an entire Enjoys a spooky haunted house! Admission is a food donation for the local food bank. day there! Closing day for the farm is set for October 20th, but if the weather is nice they will stay open for a bonus week until October 31st! Also taking place every weekend in October is the Carlson Manor Haunt Kraay Family Farm Pumpkin Fest! The Pumpkin Fest will feature special events and activities all about Check Facebook page for dates and times pumpkins! Check their Facebook and website to stay up to date on all things happening at the farm! 54 Erica Drive, Lacombe AB Stop by the haunted Carlson Manor and view the scary yard and The Canadian Finals Rodeo will be taking place in Red Deer. This is the first year in a haunted house. Admission is free but a donation to for the new location and is set to be an amazing time! The rodeo will take place October 30th Lacombe Food Bank will be accepted. to November 4th. Tickets are already on sale and can be purchase through the Tickets Tees Halloween Spooktacular Party & Dance Alberta website. Visit www.CFRRedDeer.ca to view a full list of events and the rodeo October 27th— 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM schedule. Along with the rodeo there will be lots of events including a trade show, Tee’s Community Hall cabaret, and SO much more! Admission for the event is $5 per person. There will be a bar, concession, door prizes, games, and so much more! The Lacombe Generals have a busy season ahead! Along with the regular hockey schedule The Parish of St. Stephen’s—Turkey Supper they will be hosting the Allan Cup for 2019. Tickets are already on sale, get yours now via October 28th—5:00 PM to 7:00 PM their website! Upcoming home games are on October 27th versus Innisfail Eagles, Lacombe Memorial Centre November 2nd versus Fort Sask Chiefs, and November 17th versus Rosetown Redwings. Take part in the annual turkey supper host by The Arish of St. For the full season schedule visit www.GeneralsHockey.ca Stephen’s. Everyone is welcome. Supper costs $15 for adults, $6 for youth 7—14 years, and Free for 6 and under. The Track on 2 has races continuing throughout October. Gates open at Kids Halloween Party 11:30am and post time is at 1:15pm. Gate admission is free for everyone! October 31st—4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Races will be taking place on October 21st and 28th. Not only does the Track On 2 Track on 2 host horse races, they are also a beautiful event centre. Their Stop by the tack for crafts, candy, hot dogs and some fun activities! space is able to host weddings, corporate events, and Christmas Parties! They Admission is $10 per child (Age 0-12). also offer 6 VIP booths for rental during horse races and other special events. Visit www.TheTrackOn2.com for more information or to book your event. Submit your own events to the community event calendar at lacombetourism.com The Lacombe Light Up the Night Festival will be taking place from November 28th Looking for tourism maps, information and things to December 2nd. A wide variety of events take place including the Santa Claus to do in the region? Parade, community lights displays, and tree lighting! They are now accepting parade Visit lacombetourism.com and follow Lacombe entries. You can download the form and view this years route on Lacombe Regional Regional Tourism on Facebook and Twitter! Tourism’s website. Watch for the full list of events coming soon.

Member Profiles

Sims & Associates Insurance Services The missions of Sims & Associates is that "The Sims Team provides peace of mind, by offering exceptional products, knowledge and availability to our clients." They currently have three locations: Lacombe, Ponoka, and Rocky Mountain House. Sims & Associates is able to offer small town service with an extra attention to detail. They deal with a wide variety of insurance, including personal, agricultural, and commercial. They also specialise with the oil and gas industry. Sims & associates has been locally owned and operated since 1995. Their Lacombe office is located in Lacombe’s Historic Downtown. Sims is a proud supporter of many local charities and events. Visit their website or stop by one of their offices to get a free quote on all of your insurance needs! The Sims & Associates Insurance Service team is determined to make sure all your insurance needs are met! Visit their website for contact listings and more information at www.SimsInsurance.ca

17 CountyCounty NewsNews -- OctoberAugust 18,19, 20172018 Uses for "MyLacombeCounty" mobile app Understanding the need to access County events, devices. connect with ratepayers in a Council meetings and social more mobile way, Lacombe media updates. Currently, the app is County has developed its only available to Apple own service app called “my Using the app provides a device users, and can Lacombe County”. more mobile way for people be downloaded from the to engage with the County, Apple Store by searching The myLacombeCounty and a new way for our "Lacombe County". app was created in house, customers to get the service and allows people to obtain they need, by allowing them fire permits, create service to easily contact the County requests, find contact or make service requests information, and easily straight from their mobile Farmers' Advocate Office: here for rural Albertans The Farmers' Advocate Office (FAO) was established by the Ministry of Agriculture in 1973 as a resource for Alberta farmers and ranchers. The FAO works to ensure that the rights and interests of rural Albertans are recognized, understood, and protected. ADVOCACY ENERGY, UTILITIES & SURFACE RIGHTS RURAL DISPUTES The FAO helps bridge the gap The FAO is a resource for farmers and ranchers who are affected Farmers and ranchers who between rural Alberta and the by energy and utility developments. The FAO helps empower are experiencing conflicts provincial government, bring- Alberta landowners with knowledge by providing information and may contact the FAO for ing the concerns of farmers advice on legislation and policy, and landowner rights and responsi- assistance. In the past, the and ranchers to decision- bilities. When disputes arise between landowners and industry, the FAO has engaged on a broad makers and advocating for FAO can assist with mediation and dispute resolution services. range of rural issues, provid- legislative and policy change ing objective and unbiased on behalf of rural communities ideas for resolving disputes. and groups.

WATER WELL RESTORATION OR FARM IMPLEMENT ACT REPLACEMENT PROGRAM (WWRRP) The Farm Implement Act helps protect the investment farmers If you suspect that your water well was damaged as a result of en- make in their machinery. FAO staff, the Farm Implement Inspector, ergy activities and settlement negotiations with the company have and the Farm Implement Board work to settle warranty complaints, been unsuccessful, you can apply to the FAO for a reimbursement mediate disputes, and address situations where machinery has not of the costs of replacing or restoring the water source. performed or lease/sale agreements have been breached. The FAO also licenses Alberta's farm implement dealers and distributors. Applicants must first obtain an investigation report from the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER). This program is funded by levies paid by the energy industry to the AER. AGRICULTURE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION (AFSC) REVIEWS NUISANCE COMPLAINTS & APPEALS Under Part 1 of the Agricultural Operation Practices Act, an ap- Upon request, the FAO can conduct appeals under AFSC's Agri- pointed panel can review complaints related to odour, dust, noise, Insurance program and reviews of AgriStability decisions. or smoke arising form an agricultural operation. For more information, visit the Farmers' Advocate Office website at www.farmersadvocate.gov.ab.ca, or call 310-FARM (3276)

18 OctoberOctober 19,19, 20182018 -- CountyCounty NewsNews November 1-7 is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week The Government of Alberta's Office of the before cold weather sets in. Fire Commissioner supports Carbon Mon- • Ensure vents for the dryer, furnace, oxide Awareness Week 2017 (November stove, fireplace and other fuel-burning 1st -7th). Carbon monoxide is colourless, appliances are always be clear of odourless and deadly. You can beat this snow and other debris. Carbon monoxide is an silent killer by taking a few simple steps to • Gas and charcoal barbeques must keep your family step. Your first step is to be used outside, away from all doors, invisible, silent, odourless killer. install a carbon monoxide alarm. windows, vents, and other building openings. Never use barbeques inside What is carbon monoxide? garages, even if the garage doors are • Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as open. the silent killer because it is an invis- • Portable fuel-burning generators must ible, tasteless and odourless gas that be used outdoors in well-ventilated ar- can be deadly. eas away from windows, doors, vents • CO is produced when fuels such as and other building openings. propane, gasoline, natural gas, heating • Ensure all portable fuel-burning heat- oil or wood do not burn completely in ers are vented properly, according to fuel-burning appliances and devices the manufacturer’s instructions. such as furnaces, fireplaces, hot water • Never use the stove or oven to heat heaters, stoves, barbeques, portable your home. heaters and generators or vehicles. • Open the flu for adequate ventilation before using a fireplace . What to do if the CO alarm sounds • Never run a vehicle or other fueled • Exposure to CO can cause flu-like engine or motor inside a garage, even symptoms such as headaches, nausea if the garage doors are open. Always and dizziness, as well as confusion, remove a vehicle from the garage im- drowsiness, loss of consciousness and mediately after starting it. death. WAKE UP. • If your CO alarm sounds and you or Testing and replacing CO alarms Carbon monoxide alarms save lives. other occupants suffer from symptoms • Test CO alarms every month by press- of CO poisoning, get everyone out of ing the test button. the home immediately. Then call 9-1-1 • Replace batteries every year. Replace or your local emergency services num- CO alarms according to the manufac- ber from outside the building. turer's instructions. Learn more at ATCO.com/CO • If your CO alarm sounds and no one

is suffering from symptoms of CO Know the sound of the CO alarm Safety is a core value at ATCO. That’s why during the month of November, we

poisoning, check to see if the battery • Your CO alarm sounds different than are encouraging Albertans to get a carbon monoxide alarm for their home. needs replacing, or the alarm has your smoke alarm. Test both alarms reached its "end-of-life" before calling monthly and make sure everyone in 9-1-1. your home knows the difference between the two alarm sounds. How to prevent the build-up of CO in • Know the difference between the CO your home alarm's low-battery warning, end-of-life • Ensure fuel-burning appliances, warning and an emergency alarm – chimneys and vents are cleaned and consult the CO alarm manufacturer’s inspected by professionals every year instructions. HAS YOUR ADDRESS CHANGED?

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19 CountyCounty NewsNews -- OctoberAugust 18,19, 20172018 COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS September 13, 2018 SYLVAN LAKE completion of the project. A project RCMP Central Alberta District Crime disturbances received first reading. INTERMUNICIPAL meeting was held on September Reduction Symposium being held in Bylaw No. 1287/18 will amend DEVELOPMENT PLAN 11, 2018 to outline the framework Camrose on October 2 and 3, 2018. the current Community Standards A report was presented with regard of the project and key expectations Bylaw to restrict the smoking and to there currently being no regional and goals to move forward with the BYLAW NO. 1285/18 vaping of cannabis in a manner Intermunicipal Development plan. The report was received for Bylaw No. 1285/18, a bylaw of that is similar to the restrictions Plan (IDP) existing between the information by Council. Lacombe County to amend the that are placed on alcohol and municipalities surrounding Sylvan Lacombe County Land Use Bylaw tobacco. Bylaw No. 1287/18 will Lake. The partnering municipalities, 2018 ALBERTA EMERGENCY No. 1237/17 as it relates to general be presented for second and third including Lacombe County, Red MANAGEMENT AGENCY regulations and district requirements reading at a future Council meeting. Deer County, Town of Sylvan STAKEHOLDER SUMMIT received first reading. Lake, Summer Village of Birchcliff, By resolution of Council, Councillor Bylaw No. 1285/18 has been Summer Village of Halfmoon Bay, Knight, Councillor Stephenson and developed to accommodate the Summer Village of Jarvis Bay, Councillor Wigmore were authorized legalization of cannabis on October Council Summer Village of Norglenwold, to attend the 2018 Alberta 27th, 2018. Highlights & and the Summer Village of Emergency Management Agency Minutes can Sunbreaker Cove, have identified (AEMA) Stakeholder Summit being A public hearing regarding Bylaw be found on the need to create an IDP as per the held on December 4 and 5, 2018 in No. 1285/18 will be held on October our website Municipal Government Act review. Edmonton. 11, 2018 commencing at 9:00 a.m. under the ‘Council’ Link on the The IDP Steering Committee RCMP CRIME REDUCTION BYLAW NO. 1287/18 main page - or scan the awarded the contract to SYMPOSIUM Bylaw No. 1287/18, a bylaw of QR code above with your McElhanney Consulting Services By resolution of Council Councillor Lacombe County to provide for smartphone! Ltd. at a cost of $ 217,843.50 for Kreil was authorized to attend the the prohibition of certain public

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20 OctoberOctober 19,19, 20182018 -- CountyCounty NewsNews COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS September 27, 2018 OPERATIONS 2019 CAPITAL received by Council for information. and ceiling tiles at the Hespero deems this initiative to be outside PURCHASES Hall, which would be funded from the County’s mandate. Council authorized the County ENVIRONMENTAL AND the County’s Recreation Capital Manager to tender and award for PROTECTIVE SERVICES Assistance Reserve. LACOMBE LAKE DELEGATION the capital equipment purchases as CAPITAL EQUIPMENT Council received a presentation presented for an estimated value PURCHASES 2019 TAX PENALTY CANCELLATION from Anita Alexander from Lacombe of $824,000 and to dispose of the Council approved a resolution to REQUEST Lake regarding concerns with the existing units at an estimated trade- authorize the County Manager to A resolution for Lacombe County diversion license of Whelp Brook in or private sale value of $114,500. tender and award for the capital to cancel a $65.17 late payment into Lacombe Lake, requesting the The difference between the equipment as presented for an penalty levied on Tax Roll No. weir be blocked to prevent water purchase of the new units and the estimated value of $248,700. 4122093001 did not receive the from Whelp Brook flowing into the sale of the old units in the amount Council also approved the disposal approval of Council. lake. of $709,500 will be funded from the of the existing units at an estimated Capital Equipment Reserve. trade-in or private sale value BURMAN UNIVERSITY County Council accepted the of $35,500, with the difference PROSPECTIVE SCHOOL presentation for information. FIVE-YEAR BRIDGE PROGRAM between the purchase of the new BUSINESS INCUBATOR Council adopted the 5-Year Bridge units and the sale of the old units A delegation from Burman LACOMBE LAKE WATERSHED Program; and authorized the County of $213,200 being funded from the University presented to Council on STEWARDSHIP SOCIETY Manager to tender and award the listed Capital Equipment Reserves. a prospective business incubator, DELEGATION capital bridge projects for 2019. which would operate out of the Council heard a presentation from RC(1) CAPITAL FUNDING university and benefit central the Lacombe Lake Watershed THREE-YEAR PAVING REQUEST – ALIX ARENA Alberta. The goal of this proposal Stewardship Society regarding PROGRAM ASSOCIATION is for the incubator to be a catalyst their concerns with the diversion The 3-Year Paving Program was Council approved a $5,000 for economic diversification and of water into Lacombe Lake from received by Council for information. contribution towards the cost of the business development in central Whelp Brook. The Society asked The County Manager was installation of new LED lighting, Alberta. The request presented to Council that the diversion structure authorized to have the engineering, replacement of the water heater, Council was for a letter of support be modified such that no water from design, and approvals completed for eaves repairs, and installation of for an application to Alberta Whelp Brook be diverted and added the 2019 projects as outlined in the new fire detection equipment at Economic Development and funding to Lacombe Lake. program, which will be funded from the Alix Arena, subject to funding in the amount of $ 200,000 for the Main Road Reserve. approval from the Village of Alix. the prospective school business County Council accepted the This contribution would be funded incubator. presentation for information. SUNSET LEGION from the County’s Recreation CAMPGROUND PAVING Capital Assistance Reserve. Council accepted the presentation REPSOL OIL & GAS REQUEST for information; and further, A delegation representing Repsol A request from Sunset Legion RC(1) CAPITAL FUNDING approved the following resolution: Oil & Gas presented to Council Campground on the west side of REQUEST – HESPERO on the company and projects Gull Lake for Lacombe County INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY That Lacombe County decline happening around Alberta, including to pave an access road to the Council approved a $1,500 request the request to provide a letter of portions of Lacombe County. main office and a road from the from the Hespero Industrial support for the Burman University Council received the presentation main office to the boat launch Society to go towards the cost of Prospective Business Incubator of for information. was submitted. The request was the installation of new lighting, Central Alberta project as Council Pedestrian Safety is a two-way street BOTH DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS ARE RE- • In 2016, 34.2 per cent of pedestrians involved in Pedestrians SPONSIBLE FOR SAFETY. PEDESTRIANS HAVE fatal collisions had consumed alcohol. • Be alert at intersections and always look out for THE RIGHT OF WAY IN CROSSWALKS, BUT ALSO • The likeliest time for these collisions was between danger when crossing the street. HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO CROSS SAFELY. 3 - 7 p.m., and more casualty collisions occurred • Make eye contact with drivers before you cross on Friday than any other day (2016). the street. Pedestrian safety facts • Be visible. Wear brightly coloured or reflective • Between 2012 and 2016, on average, 45 pedestri- Drivers clothing especially when walking in low light or ans were killed and 1,181 were injured each year. • When approaching an intersection or crosswalk poor weather conditions. • The majority of pedestrian casualty collisions be alert for pedestrians. • Abide by traffic signs and signals. They are in (95.4 per cent) occurred in urban areas in 2016. • Watch for vehicles stopped or slowing in the lane place for your safety. • Half of the drivers (49.8 per cent) involved in pe- next to yours. They may be yielding to a pedes- • If you are impaired, seek assistance and alterna- destrian casualty collisions failed to yield the right trian. tive transportation. of way to the pedestrian (2016). • Failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk car- • Learn how to stay visible when walking. • In 2016, the casualty rates per 10,000 populations ries a fine of $776 plus four demerit points. were highest for pedestrians between the ages • Stay alert and slow down on residential streets, of 15 to 19. However, 84 per cent of pedestrians and through school and playground zones. killed were 20 and older. 21 CountyCounty NewsNews -- OctoberAugust 18,19, 20172018

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25 CountyCounty NewsNews -- OctoberAugust 18,19, 20172018 AROUND THE COUNTY Make a SPLASH Morningside Community Society at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre 5429 53rd Street ~ Annual General Meeting and The Gary Moe Sportsplex is home to the Special Resolution Meeting Kinsmen Aquatic Centre (KAC). Come take a dip at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre. We offer Special Resolution Meeting to amend society by- a climbing wall, small slide, rope, wibit and many special events throughout the year. laws: October 22, 2018 at 7 pm What’s Happening: Morningside Community Hall

• Wibit Swim, Fridays, 5:00 - 8:00 pm • Halloween Bash: October 26, 2018 4:30 - 8:30 pm • Toonie Swim from 1:00 - 3:00 pm on all Wolf Creek School District PD Days

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Sargent Community Hall Events Sargent Hall is located at the • Saturday, November 24 @ North West corner of Twp. Rd 6:30pm Pot luck dinner and 40-0 (Sargent Lakeside Rd.) and Christmas Bingo. Rg. Rd. 24-3 (Haynes Rd.) Call • Friday, December 21 @ 7pm George Payne 403.784.3654 or Christmas Concert Come join Marie Payne 403.784.3444 for us for an old time concert with information. Event dates have skits and carols been set for the up coming year. • Saturday, January 26, 2019 Everyone is welcome to join us for @ 6:30pm Pot Luck Dinner the following events: and Annual General Meeting

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