County News
Friday, September 21, 2018 | Volume 9
Lacombe, Red Deer and Ponoka counties launch What’s Inside agricultural plastics recycling program 2 Cannabis Bylaw Public Hearing Lacombe County, Red Deer County, and Ponoka County 3 Innovation Recognition recently joined together to ensure the proper recycling of plastic grain bags. 4 Safety First
“For a number of years, our Council has explored options 5 Benalto Rural Crime Watch for recycling agricultural plastics,” explained Lacombe County Reeve, Paula Law. “While this program won’t 6 Environment Photo Contest be operated on a cost recovery basis, it does eliminate 7 Operations News expenditures associated with tipping fees when agricul- ture plastics are landfilled. The partnership with other 8-9 Agriculture News counties provides an economy of scale for manpower and equipment while providing local producers with a 11 Partnership Advisory recycling option that promotes sustainable agricultural Committee practices.” 12-13 Planning FAQs: CPTED “The Ag Plastics Recycling Program is an important 14-15 Development Activity project for Red Deer County and our agricultural commu- nity. Not only does it show strong collaboration between 16 Ellis Bird Farm update neighbouring municipalities, it will take large volumes This service will begin in November 2018 and is offered of plastics out of the landfill and allow them to be repur- free of charge to agricultural producers operating within 17 Lacombe Regional Tourism posed. This is a positive for our environment and our Lacombe County, Ponoka County, and Red Deer County. economy,” said Red Deer County Mayor Jim Woods. Lacombe County will be responsible for providing grain 20-21 Council Highlights bag collection services. The grain bags will be processed 26-27 Events Around the County “While the concern with agricultural plastic waste is more with a grain bag roller on site and collected for eventual than a regional issue, I’m pleased that our three counties delivery to the recycling center. www.lacombecounty.com were able to come together to find a local solution,” said Paul McLauchlin, Ponoka County Reeve. “Our hope is Requirements: that local producers will help us make this program a long- • Agricultural producers who request grain bag re- term success, so that other municipalities could use it as cycling services must have a person on site who is a model when creating their own plan.” capable of assisting with the rolling and collection operation. In August, the three counties signed an agreement with • Grain bags MUST BE FREE of grain, mud, dirt, de- Merlin Plastics – one of the largest plastic recyclers in bris, and vermin. Western Canada. The plastic grain bags, collected from • To ensure used grain bags are eligible for recycling, central Alberta agriculture producers, will be delivered to grain bag collection services should be scheduled a recycling facility in southern Alberta. From there, the within one week of grain extraction. plastic will be processed and turned into pellets, which are then utilized by a plastics manufacturer. Both the pelletiz- To book, please contact Krista Pannebecker 403-782- ing and manufacturing will occur in Alberta. 8959 [email protected]. For further Publication Mail Agreement No 0040025170 questions about agricultural plastic recycling, please Return undeliverable items to: “We are pleased to have a made-in-Alberta solution that contact: Lacombe County doesn’t involve the product being sent overseas and, • Dion Burlock, Agricultural Fieldman, Lacombe County, RR3, Lacombe, AB T4L 2N3 subsequently, lost track of. Through this arrangement with 403-782-8959 Merlin Plastics, our counties have an assurance that the • Red Deer County Agriculture Office, 403-342-8654 plastic is not only recycled, but will also have a practical • Justin Babcock, Manager of Agricultural Services, use after,” said Reeve Law. Ponoka County, 403-783-3333.
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 - September- August 18, 21, 2017 2018 DISTRICT RATEPAYER 2018 Tax MEETING Installment You’re invited to meet with Division 1 Payment Plan Councillor John Ireland The Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) is a simple, secure and Tuesday, November 6, 2018 convenient way to pay your annual property taxes. When you sign up, 7:00 - 9:00pm at the Ripley Community Hall monthly payments are automatically East of Alix on Hwy 601 and north on Ripley Rd. (RR 22-2) withdrawn from your bank account on the 15th of each month. To obtain an (Rural Address: 40102 RR 22-2) application form, contact Lacombe County at (403) 782-6601 or visit We hope you come out to join Coun. Ireland and take advantage of an opportunity www.lacombecounty.com. to offer feedback, ask questions and talk with your Councillor and County staff. DOW announces Lacombe County is holding 2018 community a PUBLIC HEARING grant recipients
(and you’re invited) Dow Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 Dow Gives Community Grants Program for the Prentiss site. Thursday, October 11th at 9.00 AM BYLAW 1285/18 (LUB) This program provides funding to local Lacombe County Office (Council Chambers) organizations and projects that visibly (located 2½ miles west of Highway 2 at the improve communities. This year, Dow chose intersection of Spruceville Road and Highway 12) PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY S LAND USE eight organizations within Lacombe County. YLAW LU “Dow believes playing an active role in the The Federal Government and the Provincial Government of communities we operate in,” said Jessica Alberta are legalizing the production, sale and use of cannabis on MacDonald, Site Public Affairs Manager October 17, 2018. Council gave first reading to Bylaw 1285/18 for Dow Canada. “The Dow Gives program which proposes a number of amendments to the LUB to allows local organizations to build resilient accommodate cannabis legalization based on the feedback from communities, which we have seen since the public meeting and survey carried out in July of this year. The amendments include the districts in which cannabis production 2001.” facilities and cannabis retail stores can locate, and the County regulations which they have to comply with to be able to operate The recipients of the Community Grants in the County. A full copy of the bylaws can be viewed on the Program are as follows: County's website www.lacombecounty.com. • Clive Minor Ball • Clive Minor Hockey Club • Ecole Oriole Park School How do I comment? • JJ Collett Natural Area Foundation Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed amendments will • Lacombe & District Historical Society have an opportunity to do so at a public hearing. If you are unable to • Stettler Minor Lacrosse Association attend the hearing, written submissions can be made to the • Waskasoo Environmental Education County. You will, however, need to ensure that your comments are Society received by the County prior to the date of the hearing. Your • Wolf Creek Public School Division comments can be sent by email to [email protected], by fax to 403-782-3820 or by mail to RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3. All These recipients were chosen by a submissions will be public information. Dale Freitag, RPP, MCIP committee comprised of Dow employees, Manager of Planning Services community members and local For more information, please contact the County’s Planning and Lacombe County, RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3 Development Department at 403-782-8389 or visit the County’s representatives. The committee evaluated Phone: 403-782-8389; Fax: 403-782-3820 website at www.lacombecounty.com the applications based on community impact and the Dow’s Community Success Goals.
For more program information, please visit the Dow Gives – Community Investment 2 Page on www.dowcanada.com. SeptemberSeptember 21,21, 20182018 -- CountyCounty NewsNews Planning team recognized for LACOMBE COUNTY innovative Public Engagement Strategy INVITES APPLICATIONS The Lacombe County Planning Team was recently recognized with the 2018 FROM THE PUBLIC AT LARGE Honourable Mention for the Minister’s Awards for Municipal Excellent for Innovation for their creative approach when engaging the public during the Municipal FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE Development Plan / Land Use Bylaw revisions. FOLLOWING:
In order to collect meaningful feedback from the community, the Planning & SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD/ Development team put together a strategic campaign to ensure they were reaching ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARD out to the public in a number of ways - through school presentations, social media, The Lacombe County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board public meetings, round table discussions, workshops, educations booklets and (SDAB), which is comprised of four members of the public-at-large videos and through and one alternate member, is a quasi-judicial board that hears interactive web appeals from the decisions of the County’s Development Authority forms. With that and Subdivision Authority. feedback, they The Lacombe County Assessment Review Board (ARB) is constructed a user- comprised of the SDAB members and hears and makes decisions friendly guide that on property assessment complaints. sets out the unique vision for the future SDAB and ARB members are required to successfully complete of Lacombe County. board training to maintain their eligibility as qualified board members.
The SDAB/ARB will also hear appeals brought forward under the Weed Control Act as per Section 28(6) of the Act and Pest Control Act as per Section 14(5) of the Act.
. Applicants should have an interest in 1) municipal planning and development, 2) property assessment, and 3) the administrative tribunal process . SDAB and ARB meetings are held as required . Appointments to these Boards are for the period of January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 (From left) Planner/Development . Chair of the ARB is appointed by County Council Officer Cajun Paradis, Reeve Paula Law, Senior Planner/Devel- Persons interested in applying for appointment to these Boards are opment Officer Anita O'Driscoll, invited to submit a resume providing details of their qualifications and Planner/Development Officer and experience by October 1, 2018. If you are interested in serving as Board Chair for the ARB please indicate this in your application. Peter Duke For further information, please contact.
TIM TIMMONS, CLGM COUNTY MANAGER LACOMBE COUNTY
Reclaiming Crooker Pond
Since 2016, Lacombe County has been transforming Crooker Pit - a former gravel pit - into Crooker Wetland. At the end of August, our team planted 450 native sedges (an aquatic plant) along the ends of the pond in a move to rein- troduce these plants to the evolving natural area.
3 CountyCounty News News - September- August 18, 21, 2017 2018 SAFETY FIRST Change your surroundings; Harvest safety reminders protect yourself! from Lacombe County With the rise in crime in Central Alberta, business owner, inspecting things like It’s looking like harvest season measures into a harvest plan will it’s easy to feel vulnerable. Lacombe lighting, landscaping, sight lines, signage, will start a bit earlier this year, and go a long way in injury and acci- County Peace Officer, Kyle Friesen, wants access control, property maintenance, Lacombe County wants to remind dent prevention. to help County residents by teaching them windows and doors, and outbuildings. area producers, residents and some simple steps to reduce their suscep- From this inspection, a report will be com- visitors of their roles and responsi- “It’s OK to take a break, to rest, tibility to crime by conducting site surveys pleted, and passed along to the property bilities for safety during fall harvest and to unwind during harvest sea- on their residential, agricultural, commer- owner with suggestions on how to better operations. son,” explained Lacombe County cial or industrial property. protect themselves. Reeve, Paula Law. “Fatigue is a Road Safety very serious risk and is a form of The Crime Prevention Through Environ- Lacombe County Peace Officers do not Road safety is a big concern impairment for people. We want mental Design (CPTED) is a program that deal directly with criminal activity calls. during harvest season. With an everyone to get home safely – so has been growing momentum over the last Lacombe County Council has mandated earlier harvest anticipated, roads take the time to plan ahead, check few years. In fact, many new parks or pub- officers to focus on crime prevention. By will be busier than normal because your equipment, prepare healthy lic venues have elements of CPTED built working directly with residents, businesses harvest operations will coincide meals, and take care of your body.” into them. After completing his Advanced and crime watch groups, and educating with the end of the summer holiday CPTED training in March of this year, Kyle them on these assessments, we are help- season. Harvest Safety Tips (from Al- is ready to work with County residents ing them take those first steps. berta Agriculture & Forestry) and businesses to help them protect their In addition to the CPTED assessments, “Lacombe County is an agricul- • Ensure safe transport of equip- property by integrating CPTED into their Kyle also acts as a liaison between La- tural community, and producers ment on public roadways. properties. combe County and the four rural crime have a short window to complete • Be aware of motorists. watch groups operating in the County’s the annual harvest,” emphasized • Follow all rules of the road. “I hope to people the information to take boundaries. Dion Burlock, Lacombe County • Ensure all lights and reflectors steps to ensure they don’t become a victim Ag Fieldman. “Since starting this are in place and good working of property crime, or, if thy have been To schedule a CPTED assessment or to campaign in 2014, we have heard order. A slow-moving vehicle victimized, help them make some changes learn more about crime prevention and/or stories from both producers and emblem should be in place to dissuade it from happening again,” says rural crime watch groups, please contact drivers alike of unsafe driving dur- and visible from the rear. Kyle. “Many of the suggestions I make are Kyle at 403-782-8959 or email him at Kfri- ing harvest season.” • Return equipment to transport inexpensive, and common sense that can [email protected]. mode. This makes it as narrow make a big difference.” The fact is large slow moving as possible. If you suspect criminal activity, please equipment utilize County roads in • Check your route before trans- During the assessment, Kyle will walk contact your local RCMP detachment or the fall season. Drivers need to port to ensure equipment fits through the property with the home or dial 9-11. plan ahead and schedule extra safely under power lines and time into their travel plans to com- over bridges or culverts that pensate for delays which may be need to be crossed. caused by harvest operations. Harvest season is busy and can “We don’t apologize for being a ru- be stressful. Pay close attention ral County. During harvest season to fatigue, drowsiness and illness. we ask both agricultural producers Do not rely on stimulants to keep and drivers utilizing County roads workers going or depressants to to stay alert, stay patient and stay calm nerves, and never operate safe,” stated Burlock. equipment while under the influ- ence of alcohol or drugs. Fatigue Management Another aspect of harvest safety You can find more tips at: that Lacombe County wants to https://www1.agric.gov. highlight this year is the impor- ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/ tance of fatigue management. Cre- all/aet14537. ating health, wellness and safety
4 SeptemberSeptember 21,21, 20182018 -- CountyCounty NewsNews MIRROR CORNER
Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Meeting October 25, 2018 @ 7pm 2018 Mirror Dog Tags 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 The Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch is having its next meeting at the Benalto (403) 782-6601 or visit www.lacombecounty.com (County Services >Hamlet of Mirror>Policies/Bylaws>Dog Control) Community Hall on October 25, 2018. Memberships are available. Date: October 25, 2018 Friends of the Mirror Library Society: Time: 7:00 p.m. The library is open Wednesdays 1pm - 7pm. If you are Location: Benalto Community Hall interested in the library, we invite you to join our Mirror 38520 Range Rd 25A Library Board. Your interest and input are welcomed! Details: Mountain View Credit Union presents the “Little Black Book of Jolly Seniors Scams” to educate attendees on internet / phone scams.
Pancake breakfast every second Sunday from 9am-1pm Local RCMP members, as well as Lacombe County and Red Deer County Peace Offi cers, will be in attendance to Booking Mirror Community Hall address local crime issues. Call Lisa 403-788-3890 or cell 403-505-3894 Attendees are asked to bring a snack to share for the meeting. Mirror Library Join us Wednesdays from 1pm to 7pm For more information, please email [email protected] 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 Harvest Season is here! General meetings second Sunday at 1pm (unless otherwise posted). Mirror Skate Park Lacombe County wants you to stay safe Located across the street by the community hall. Meetings occur the second Tuesday of month today and every day! Mirror and District Museum Meetings are on the first Monday of the month at 7pm. Call 403-788-3828 for more information Let’s work together this harvest season. For Rent Large room in Mirror Business Centre, for rent by month Stay alert... stay patient... stay safe. or day Contact Jim Sturgeon 403-788-2380 or Tasha Conway ATB 403-788-3001
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. www.lacombecounty.com ~ 403.782.6601 @LacombeCounty ~ /LacombeCounty
5 CountyCounty News News - September- August 18, 21, 2017 2018 ENVIRONMENT
Photo Contest Blindman River Restoration Project Do you love the environment / nature and taking photos? Lacombe County invites you to submit your favourite Open House shots for our Promotional Photo Contest!
First Place: $500 * Second Place: $200 * Third Place: $100
INFORMATION: • Photos must be taken within the County and the location must be indicated on the entry form • Photos and entry form must be submitted by September 30 at 4pm, either by bringing a USB to the offi ce or by emailing [email protected] • A panel is judging the photos. • Photos submitted are meant for the State of the Environment Report, but we may use them in other promotional information. • Entry forms and the complete rules can be found on the website or by contacting Jennifer Berry at 403-782-8959/ [email protected].
You are invited to attend a session to learn more about the health and ecology of the Blindman River and discuss proposed restoration work.
October 23, 2018 from 1pm-4pm Abbey Centre (Blackfalds) For information, contact Noel St Jean [email protected] / 780.643.6732
BURNING IN LACOMBE COUNTY FIRE PERMITS Under Lacombe County’s Fire Protection policy you Items that you are not permitted to burn include: require a fire permit between March 1st and October • Treated wood 31st. If you are found burning without a permit you will • Used construction materials or any materials Lacombe County requires fire be required to pay for the fire department response fee. from construction sites permits from March 1 to October • Animal manure A fire permit is required for all outdoor fires, excluding • Pathological Waste (human waste) 31. fires used for cooking or warming purposes or burning • Tires Fire permits are required for all barrels. While the use of burning barrels does not require • Used oil a permit they must be covered with a metal mesh screen • Rubber or plastic (anything coated with rubber or outdoor fires, excluding fires and the mesh holes must be no larger than half an inch plastic) including bailer twine used for cooking or warming in size. • Containers that held pesticides or other chemicals purposes and burning barrels. It is important to be aware that although you may • Any waste that causes dense smoke, offensive have a permit there are only certain materials that you odours or releases toxic substances Get your permit! It's free and easy are allowed to burn. The list of permissible and non- permissible materials are below. Additional conditions exist such as wind speed, signage, to obtain: supervision, and overall health and safety factors. For myLacombeCounty app ~ Permissible materials for burning include: this and more information on fire permits, permissible • Clean untreated wood and non-permissible burning or to obtain a fire permit www.lacombecounty.com ~ • Straw/hay/broken bales please visit www.lacombecounty.com or contact the 403.782.8959 • Stubble County at 403-782-8959. • Grass/weeds • Leaves/Tree pruning (yard clean up) 6 SeptemberSeptember 21,21, 20182018 -- CountyCounty NewsNews OPERATIONS
Notice of Construction Completion: September 7, 2018 NOTICE Pursuant to Municipal Government Act M-26.1 534(1) Lacombe County hereby Lacombe County Clubroot 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 com- of Canola Inspections pensation from the municipality for loss of or the permanent lessening of use of Lacombe County Agricultural Service Board will that person's land caused by the public work are advised to make a claim within be conducting random Clubroot of Canola 60 days after this notice is published. Inspections as per County Policy AG(11) Clubroot of Canola. The following roads have been completed as of September 7, 2018: With the increased spread of Clubroot of Canola Project Number: C4142 within Central Alberta, canola growers must remain vigilant to limit the spread and minimize Description: South of 25, & 26-41-25 W4 Twp Rd 41-4 (Junction of Rge Rd 25-0 the economic impacts of Clubroot of Canola. west 2 miles to Rge Rd 25-2). North and west of Clive - Upgraded road Symptoms include patches of premature ripening plants, shrivelled unfilled seed pods, and galls present on the plant’s root system. For more information, please contact: Swathing operations provide an excellent opportunity to scout for the presence of Clubroot of Brandon Maier Canola, as well as sclerotinia, and blackleg. If you spot patches of prematurely ripened Canola Public Works Supervisor, 403-782-3567 in your field, take a minute to pull some standing plants or stubble and inspect the root system.
If you have any questions or concerns contact:
Dion Burlock Agricultural Fieldman Agricultural Plastics LACOMBE COUNTY [email protected] Recycling Program 403.782.6601 A partnership between Lacombe County, Red Deer County & Ponoka County Join our team This program is offered to ensure the proper recycling of plastic grain bags. This service will begin in November 2018 and is offered free of charge to agriculture producers operating within Lacombe County, Ponoka County and Red Deer County.
Lacombe County will be responsible for Lacombe County is hiring a Supervisor of Accounting providing grain bag collection services. Services (Permanent, full-time position) The grain bags will be processed with a grain bag roller on site and collected for Lacombe County is currently looking for a talented and experienced accounting professional eventual delivery to a plastic recycling to fill a key position on the Corporate Services team in the position of Supervisor of Accounting center in Alberta. Services. This position is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the accounting and payroll functions and for leading or participating in various financial and accounting activities Requirements: such as grant reporting, budget preparation, audits and project/work order costing. • Agriculture producers who request grain bag recycling services, must For a full job description and application details, visit our have one individual on site, capable website: www.lacombecounty.com. 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 www.lacombecounty.com To book, please contact Krista Pannenbecker 403-782-8959 / [email protected] 7 CountyCounty News News - September- August 18, 21, 2017 2018 AGRICULTURE New Changes in the Canola Market! This past to straight cut or delay swathing Eco-buff er & Shelterbelt year has with less risk. The latest trend in the seen a lot industry seems to be straight cutting, of exciting as it can help with logistics on the changes in farm. Benefits include less time spent WORKSHOP the canola in the swather, reduced fuel costs, seed industry, fewer trips across the field, as well as Lacombe County and the AgroForestry & Woodlot which has some potential yield benefits. Some created new of the latest variety development is Extension Society invites you to a workshop on: opportunities very applicable to Lacombe County to consider as varieties now include clubroot November 1, 2018, 6-9pm Katie Wyering for the 2019 resistance, increased pod integrity, Lacombe County Offi ce growing as well as an early maturity rating. In season. our area we are classified as a short Cost: $20 Perhaps one of the biggest to medium length growing season, It’s the perfect time to pre-plan for next year. This workshop will transformations is the ownership and so early maturity is an important of some of the key canola variety consideration when choosing a help participants prepare, plan and create planting designs for lineups in Western Canada. With variety. their eco-buff er/shelterbelt. the acquisition of Monsanto by Bayer Crop Science, Bayer now In addition to these varieties, most Eco-buffer - owns the Dekalb lineup, which will seed companies are bringing continue to sell Genuity RoundUp new varieties to the market in high-density group Ready varieties. As a result of this the upcoming year. Having more of trees, shrubs and acquisition, the Liberty Link system than one variety can help with risk hebaceous plants was sold to BASF in August, who management, as well as to spread designed and planted will now sell all Invigor varieties. out harvest timing in the fall. As to be self-sustaining. The new company Corteva (formed with crop protection products, it is by the merger of Dow and DuPont) important to rotate canola varieties for has their seed portfolio under the several reasons. In terms of disease Shelterbelt – trees name Brevant. The Nexera brand resistance, it is a good practice to and shrubs planted (previously sold under the Dow use different varieties which generally as a barrier to reduce name) will now be sold as a Brevant have different genetic resistance windspeed seed. While there has been a major packages (i.e. Clubroot, Blackleg and/ amalgamation of manufacturers, or Sclerotinia). Clubroot is becoming the evolution of canola genetics is increasingly prevalent in Western RSVP by calling Jalene or Krista at 403.782.8959 carrying on with the launch of some Canada, particularly Central Alberta, new canola varieties for 2019. so it is mandatory to consider this disease package in a variety. With For the first time since the introduction new clubroot pathotypes being of the original RoundUp Ready discovered, using an integrated varieties in 1996, a new biotech trait management approach that includes has been released into the canola genetic resistance has become industry. These new genetics, known crucial. as Truflex, provide growers with the Beekeeping 101 option for more flexible herbicide As genetics continue to advance applications, with a wider window of and new varieties with greater yield November 21, 2018 application and glyphosate rates up potential and novel traits continue to 1.33L/acre in a season. Pending to be developed, choosing the best 5:30pm (doors open), 6-8pm course regulatory approval from China, two variety for your farm is a challenge in Lacombe County Offi ce new Dekalb Truflex RoundUp Ready itself. Discussing this with your local Light snacks will be served canola varieties are expected to Central Alberta Coop retail can help be available for the 2019 growing provide you with some of the answers Are you interested in setting up beehives? Lacombe County is excited to season. Canterra has also done work to assist in your decision. on Truflex varieties and may have a . off er Beekeeping 101. Through Lacombe Composite High School’s BEE limited supply available in 2019. WISE program, participants will learn about: Submitted by Katie Wyering, CCA, • Beekeeping equipment needed Work on pod integrity continues, Agronomist, Central Alberta Co-op, • Types of bees, bee biology and how to handle them Lacombe Agro producing varieties better suited to • Setting up a hive straight cutting. Greater strength in the pod connective tissues will reduce • Seasonal work to care for bees losses due to shattering of the pods • Diseases and pest management before harvest, which allows growers To register, call Jalene or Krista at 403.782.8959 Registration costs $20 8 SeptemberSeptember 21,21, 20182018 -- CountyCounty NewsNews
Best Management Practices AGRICULTURE Use Clubroot resistant varieties when growing canola in areas only where the disease is established. Use long rotation breaks (Three years or more) between canola crops. Practice good sanitation of equipment Harvest 2018and machinery to restrict the movement of potentially contaminated soil. Lacombe County launched Use direct its seedingHarvest and other Safety soil campaign this month toconservation remind localpractices farmers to reduce soil and drivers alike to share theerosion. road this season. Minimize vehicle and equipment traffic to and from fields. Whether you're operating Scout a canolacombine fields regularly or driving and a minivan remember to staycarefully. alert, Identify stay causes patient, of wilting and , stunting, yellowing, and premature stay safe! ripening.
How long can it persist in the soil? Resting spores are extremely long lived and may survive in soil for up to 20 years. NOTIFICATION OF WORK IN JOFFRE AREA Clubroot of Canola Clubroot of Canada NOVA Chemicals Joffre Site has notified Lacombe County about What is it? work happening in that area of the County. To help update their Emergency Management Plan, they have a vehicle "ground truth- Clubroot is a serious soil-borne disease of canola, mustard, and other crops of the cabbage family. ing" (driving slowly within a 5km radius of the plant to verify roads and surface developments). Why is it of concern? This disease is capable of significantly reducing yield, They will be driving a 2014 GMC truck with NOVA Chemicals and quality, and may destroy a crop if infestation is high enough. Emergency Management International Consulting (EMIC) corpo- rate logos on it. The work will last for approximately two weeks, How can it be spread? starting on September 18, 2018. Infested soil can be carried field to field by farm machinery especially tillage equipment, as well as wind and water erosion.
Reference: "Alberta Clubroot management Plan."
Reference: "Alberta Clubroot management Plan."
Canada Thistle (Noxious): Colony-forming aggressive perennial Identification: best in disturbed areas and over- Stems: are grooved, upright, hol- grazed pastures. Under the Al- CALLING ALL low and woody, branching near berta Weed Control Act, Canada the top, and grow 0.5m to 1.5m Thistle is a noxious weed. AG PRODUCERS AND tall. Leaves: are lance shaped, dark Control: green, shiny, and alternating. Grazing: sheep and goats will RURAL LANDOWNERS! Leaf edges can vary between readily graze Thistles. Invasive smooth with no spines to irregu- plants should never be consid- larly shaped with spines. ered as forage. Flowers: form at the Cultivation: does not reach LacombeLacombe County County is islooking looking for for agricultural agricultural producers producers and rural landowners and torural participate ends of stems in the deeper roots and in a community-led, producer-delivered effort called the Alternate Land Use Services clusters of one produces small root landowners(ALUS) toProgram participate which contributes in a community-led, to the sustainability of producer-delivered agriculture by supporting to several. The pieces that rapidly eff ort calledstewardship the activitiesAlternate that benefit Land bothUse landowners Services and the(ALUS) environment. Program which flowers are develop into new contributesThe ALUS to the Program sustainability is designed to ofprovide agriculture interested agriculturalby supporting producers stewardshipand rural landowner’s financial incentives for making beneficial practice changes. often purple, plants. Not the and conservation activities in Lacombe County. We are seeking agricultural producers and rural landowners interested in participating urn shaped, best option for in the Partnership Advisory Committee (PAC) which will be responsible for the development with spine- control. The ALUSand implementationProgram is of designed this community to ledprovide program. interested agricultural less bracts. Mechanical: producersThe andPartnership rural Advisory landowner’s Committee willfi benancial comprised incentives of four (4) agriculture for making producer’s benefi cial Seeds: are repeated mow- and rural landowners and one (1) elected Councillor. The committee will meet four (4) practicetimes changes. per year. mostly dis- ing throughout The participation on the Partnership Advisory Committee is a great opportunity to gain persed by the the growing season committee experience and contribute to the sustainability of agriculture within Lacombe wind. Buried seeds gradually depletes the We are County.seeking agricultural producers interested in participating in can remain dormant food energy stored in the the Partnership Advisory Committee (PAC) which will be responsible for for up to 20 years. root system. To succeed, several continuedFor moreimplementation information regarding of thiscommittee community-led duties and expectations program, please contact: including: years of effort must be commit- • reviewingDion Burlock and approving ALUS projects and programs; About: ted. Agricultural Fieldman • negotiatingEmail: [email protected] term and compensation values of the approved Due to its extensive, creeping Chemical: please check the cur- projects,Telephone: 403-782-8959 and; root system, the Thistle is well rent crop protection guide or call • reviewing the outcomes of the completed projects. adapted for periods of drought. the county for more information. It has been estimated that The Partnership Advisory Committee will be comprised of four (4) individual plants can live up to Prevention: two years, but plants are con- In non-cropland maintain a agriculture producer’s and rural landowners and one (1) elected tinually replaced by new shoot healthy plant cover and to re- Councillor. The committee will meet four (4) times per year. Participating systems. Canada Thistle can seed disturbed areas as soon as on the Partnership Advisory Committee is a great opportunity to gain thrive in many conditions, but it possible. Avoid overgrazing to committee experience and contribute to the sustainability of agriculture cannot tolerate waterlogged soil prevent establishment of thistles. within Lacombe County. or complete shade. Thistle does Persons interested the ALUS Lacombe County PAC are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to Lacombe County. If you have any questions or require more information about any of these weeds, contact The deadline to apply is October 12, 2018 For more information regarding committee duties and expectations please your local Agricultural Fieldman: 403-782-8959 contact: Dion Burlock Agricultural Fieldman Email: [email protected] CRIME CPTED impacts each citizen by increasing Telephone: 403-782-8959 PREVENTION safety, promoting secure environments and improving the appearance of THROUGH neighborhoods and public amenities. ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
Want more information? Call 403-782-8959 to set up an on-site assessment, or visit www.lacombecounty.com. 11 CountyCounty News News - September- August 18, 21, 2017 2018
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design or CPTED uses various tools to evaluate environmental "CPTED” (pronounced sep ted) is a concept that conditions and utilize intervention methods to control human involves several proven methods of reducing opportunities and/or criminal behavior and reduce the fear of crime. It is for crime. The concept of CPTED is a proactive approach based on these three overlapping strategies: where the focus of reducing crime shifts from the criminal 1. Natural surveillance element to that of the environment which the potential victim 2. Natural access control lives and works. Being able to anticipate or recognize vulnerabilities and crime risks provides valuable input into 3. Territorial reinforcement how an environment should be designed and operated. It is an inclusive, collaborative, and interdisciplinary approach to reduce opportunities for crime, improve perceptions of Natural Surveillance safety, and strengthen community bonds. Whether from windows, security cameras, lighting, or personal vision, increasing the chance of exposure is a The goal of CPTED is to reduce opportunities for crime that deterrent to criminal activity. may be inherent in the design of structures or in the design of neighborhoods. This goal is accomplished through the Natural Access Control involvement of CPTED trained law enforcement personnel in Natural access control employs elements such as doors, the planning, development and design review of community shrubs, fences, and gates to deny admission to an area and projects. create a perception to the offender that there is a risk in
selecting the target. Physical and mechanical means of access control (locks, bars and alarms ) can supplement natural access control measures if needed.
Territorial Reinforcement
This strategy is one that fosters a “vested interest” in the environment. When people feel that the area they live or work “belongs” to them, they will be more protective.
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How does CPTED work for you? How is it accomplished?
Plan Reviews: Advice can be given in the “blueprint” stage By establishing a policy and regulatory framework for a that will address not only CPTED strategies, but also target physical design which can include: hardening recommendations.
Security Surveys: Conducted to make your living and 1. Landscape Plan workplaces more secure and safe for employees and 2. Street Lighting Plan customers. 3. Access Controls How does CPTED impact me?
CPTED impacts each citizen by increasing safety, promoting 4. Street Design secure environments and improving the appearance of 5. Traffic Controls neighborhoods and public amenities. 6. Demolition of Structures
Before After 7. Lot Clearing
8. Sidewalk Improvements
9. Beautification
10. Parks Improvement
heavy vegetation trimmed vegetation 11. Community Clean ups poor visibility from street to home high visibility from street to home low light penetration opportunity for increased lighting 12. Traffic Calming Source: Peel Regional Police
For more information please contact Kyle Friesen, Lacombe County Peace Officer (403) 782-8959 [email protected]
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13 SUBDIVISIONCountyCounty &News NewsDEVELOPMENT - September- August 18, 21, 2017 2018 ACTIVITY August 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018
Development Applications Received SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
No. File No. Applicant Legal Description Proposed Development Decision (Landowner) (otherwise pending)
1 107/18 Darryl & Anissa Friesen NE 10-40-28-W4M Single Family Residence Approved
Lot 1 Plan 962 4041 Community Facility 2 108/18 Kristen & Eric Havinga Approved August 1, 2018 to (Pt. SE 21-39-1-W5M) (Wedding Venue) Amara-Joy Leier & Home Based Business, Major 3 109/18 Johannes Punter Pt. NW 33-39-02-W5M (Outlaw Welding & Approved August 31, 2018 (Todd & Nicole Schafers) Motorcycle Repairs)
Arjan & Leah Steeneveld Development Applications Single Family Residence 4 110/18 (Johannes & Marleentje NW 34-40-27-W4M Approved w/Attached Garage Received Steeneveld)
Lot 8 Block A Plan 5600MC 5 111/18 Linda Verbeek Single Family Residence Approved (Wilson's Beach, Gull Lake)
For more information, Kennel 6 112/18 Roelof & Hennie Bos NW 20-40-23-W4M Approved contact the County's (The Doggy Ranch)
Lot 1 Plan 962 4041 Planning & Development 7 113/18 Harvey & Dorothy Buit Addition to Existing Residence Approved Department at (Pt. SE 21-39-1-W5M) Sand and Gravel Extraction Central City Asphalt Ltd. 403-782-8389 8 114/18 NE 30-40-27-W4M and Processing Approved (Rick's Chicks Ltd.) (Renewal)
No. File No. Bizi TransportApplicant Inc. Lot 10 BlockLegal 1 Plan Description 022 7273 Proposed Development Decision 9 115/18 Trucking Business Approved (High Arctic(Landowner) Energy Services) (Burbank Industrial Park) (otherwise pending)
Single Family Residence Dale Freitag 10 116/18 Jon Nichols Pt. NW 30-41-25-W4M Approved Manager of Planning Services (Shop w/Living Quarter)
Dean & Tracy Den Oudsten 11 117/18 NE 8-40-27-W4M Single Family Residence Anita O'Driscoll (Detra Dairy Ltd.) Senior Planner Outdoor Storage 12 118/18 Wolfgang & Ingrid Hainzmann SW 19-40-25-W4M Approved Cajun Paradis (Wolf’s RV & Storage) Planner / Development Officer Countryside Industries (Kelton Lot 5 Block 1 Plan 142 3957 13 119/18 Machine Shop Approved Acres & 1391556 AB Ltd) (Iron Rail Business Park) Peter Duke Planner / Development Officer Saaris & Cornelia 14 120/18 Pt. NE 7-41-27-W4M Sign Approved Van der Scheer Florian Goetz Lot 1 Block 5 Plan 856MC Junior Planner / Development 15 121/18 Jeanette De Miranda Setback Relaxation Approved Officer (Birch Bay, Gull Lake)
Lot 1 Block 2 Plan 042 1375 Campground, Intermediate 16 122/18 DTIC Inc. Approved Charmaine Tootell (Pt. NW 23-40-28-W4M) (Summerland Leisure Park) Planning Receptionist Shawn Soukup Single Family Residence 17 123/18 NE 7-39-3-W5M Approved Allison Noonan (Don Phillips) (Second Dwelling) Planning / Development Darrel Cockx for Best Buy Homes Secretary 18 124/18 Pt. SE 26-40-27-W4M Sign Approved (Red Rose Farms Ltd.)
Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 182____ 19 125/18 Arthur & Pamela Randall Riding & Boarding Stable (Pt. NW 9-40-25-W4M)
Lot 2 Block 1 Plan 062 6692 20 126/18 Kevin & Kim Steffan Setback Relaxation Approved (Lakeview Meadows)
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No. File No. Applicant Legal Description Proposed Development Decision (Landowner) (otherwise pending) Clive Arena: Brian Holzli - Eagle Builders LP Lot 1 Block 2 Plan 142 5076 21 127/18 Accessory Building (Leonard Torgerson) (North Aspelund Industrial Park)
Sunrooms and Awnings Ltd. Unit 60 Condo Plan 142 2139 Help Wanted 22 128/18 Covered Deck Approved (Steve & Melodee Goodwin) (Sandy Point RV Resort) The Clive Curling Rink is looking for a individual for the 2018/19
Subdivision Applications Received season and beyond.
File Applicant No. Legal Description Proposed Subdivision Decision No. (Landowner) Duties Include: (otherwise pending) • Producing and maintaining Bemoco Land Surveying Ltd. 23 S-032-18 NE 14-39-26-W4M 1st Parcel Out Staff Approved (Ruth Johnson) the ice for the 2018/19 year, including pebbling and 24 S-033-18 Lawrence & Monica Buit SW 27-39-01-W5M 1st Parcel Out Staff Approved scrapping before regular draw nights and during bonspiels. Jason Siebenga 25 S-034-18 N 1/2 33-39-28-W4M 1st Parcel Out Staff Approved • Monitoring ice plant and (The Home Place) building Bemoco Land Surveying Ltd. 26 S-035-18 Pt. NE 28-39-27-W4M Industrial • Minor maintenance and (1150319 Alberta Ltd.) duties related to the well being of the ice surface
In searchFor more information of: contact Windmills the County’s Planning in & DevelLacombeopment Department County at 403-782-8389 Compensation is determined
Do you have an old/historic windmill on on qualifications and time your property? Or Dalehave Freitag pictures of one Please send your photosAnita O’Driscoll or contact: commitment Manager of Planning Services Senior Planner from the past? Nicole Plewis, Contact the rink with a resume Lacombe County is interested in getting Communications Coordinator at [email protected] or pictures of windmills in and around the [email protected] call Russell at 403-470-8528 for more details. County, to help preserve a part of our heritage. 15 CountyCounty News News - September- August 18, 21, 2017 2018 Ellis Bird Farm: Another season comes to a close Another busy season at Ellis Bird Farm butterfly count and Nature Alberta’s print and Eleanor Hansen winning the posted on the EBF website. Anyone has come to a close. Our summer staff Nature Kids leaders partnered with us to quilt. interested should email info@ are back studying at university and our conduct a BioBlitz as part the festivities. ellisbirdfarm.ca year-round staff are taking a much- The goats and chickens have returned deserved pause from the busyness of Our third and final Family Nature Night to their winter homes, the Gift Shop A big thanks to Celia Hayton of Red summer. However, as we look back was on the topic of Bats in Alberta. It inventory has been counted and put Deer for volunteering to photograph over the month of August and over was well attended, with visitors learning away, the Purple Martin houses have all our gardens and containers. These our whole season, we are thankful about the migrating and non-migrating been cleaned, all the outdoor furniture photographs provide a permanent for all our guests: expert scientists, bat populations in the province from has been put away for the season, record of how our gardens change over photographers, gardeners and birders, Cory Olson of the Alberta Community and the gardens will soon be prepared the years. writers, researchers and general nature Bat Program. Adults and kids got to play for winter. We will be getting the owl enthusiasts all. We love sharing our bat games, sing bat songs and make a webcam running and planning our Although Ellis Bird Farm is now closed wonderful site! bat craft. events for next season. Stay tuned! for the season, our sister organization, Kerry Wood Nature Centre, remains The 2018 Bug Jamboree was a Despite the chilly weather, we had After three years of operating the EBF open all winter. We are partnering with wonderful success. We had five a pleasant Closing Day. We were Cafe, Matt Burton of Your Private Chef them, as well as the Red Deer River entomologists on hand to answer serenaded by the Golden Music Makers has decided to concentrate on his other Naturalists, to host Dr. David Bird, a questions about a huge range of out of Red Deer, the raffle draw was business interests. Consequently, we bird expert from McGill University for a insects, including moths, butterflies, done by JY Vanier (Dow Site Leader) are looking for a new operator for the lecture at KWNC on Tuesday, October bees and beetles. We conducted a with Diane Adkins winning the bluebird EBF Cafe. The guidelines will soon be 16th at 7:00PM (Details on Pg. 26).
(Top left): Family Nature Night: Bats in Alberta. (Top middle, right): 2018 Bug Jamboree (Middle left): Volunteer photographer Celia Hayton (Middle right): Resident goats return home on Closing Day. (Bottom left): Morning with the Martins (Bottom middle): Knee High Naturalist campers (Bottom right): Golden Music Makers per- form during Closing Day celebration.
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Featured Events Recurring Weekly Events Monday The 7th Annual Lacombe Culture and Harvest Festival will take place You ‘n Me Play—10:00 am to 11:30 pm Sept 28th - 30th. This festival is full of activities, exhibits, tours, music and Parent Link Centre markets. Geared for all ages to enjoy, there is something for everyone! This year Carpet Bowling—1:00 pm to 1:30 pm Culture and Harvest Festival will have some new activities! One of which is the Kozy Korner Literary Artist - Open Mic hosted by Mary C. Moore Public Library. Everyone Lacombe Lions Community Band—7:00 pm is welcome to listen to some great people read or sign up to read an original West Hall, Burman University piece of work. Flatiron Jazz Band and the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre are joining up to host and Wednesday Instrument Zoo. Try out a variety of instruments and see if any interest you. Oodles of Chocolate will be Stay and Play—9:30 am hosting a delicious demonstration on how to make your very own chocolate treats! As well, Healthfitters will Parent Link Centre be teaching about the benefits of bulletproof coffee and how to add bone broth and collagen to your coffee. A Choir—1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Scarecrow Festival will be taking place, where all participating business will build and display a scarecrow. The Kozy Korner public is able to vote for their favourite and complete a scavenger hunt along the way for the chance to win a Drop-in Knitting Club—1:30 pm to 2:30 pm prize. Be sure to watch the Lacombe Tourism website and Facebook page in the weeks to come as they Mary C. Moore Public Library showcase the schedule of events! Family Fun—5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Drop-in Colouring Club for Adults—6:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Lacombe Generals have a busy season ahead! Along with the regular hockey Mary C. Moore Public Library schedule they will be hosting the Allan Cup for 2019. Tickets are already on sale, get Crafts and Crib—7:00 pm—9:00 pm yours now via their website! They will also be hosting the Allan Cup Hockey West Pre- Kozy Korner Season tournament on September 26th, 28th, 29th, & 30th! For the pre-season Thursday tournament tickets will only be $5 a game! Cards—1:00 pm to 3:00 pm The Track on 2 has races continuing throughout September and October. Gates open at 11:30am and post time Kozy Korner is at 1:15pm. Not only does the Track on 2 host horse races, they are also a beautiful event centre. . They also Ballroom Dance Lessons—7:00 pm offer 6 VIP booths for rental during horse races and other special events. Kozy Korner Visit www.TheTrackOn2.com for more information or to book your event. Sunday Races will be taking place on September 30th, October 7th, 14th, 21st and Open Jam Music and Dance—1:30 to 4:00 pm 28th. Watch for miniature chuckwagon racing taking place on September Kozy Korner 22nd and 23rd. Submit your own events to the community event The 5th Annual Bill Nielsen Trail Run will be taking place on September 29th. calendar at lacombetourism.com You can enter in the 2k Family, 5k, 10k & Bill’s Special 10 Miler. All participants Looking for tourism maps, information and things will receive a commemorative finishers medal and t-shirt. The money raised from to do in the region? this event goes back into the local trails. You can register or sign up to volunteer at Visit lacombetourism.com and follow Lacombe www.BillsTrailRun.com Regional Tourism on Facebook and Twitter!
Member Profiles
Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce The Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization with a purpose of serving and representing businesses in Lacombe and County. The goal of the chamber is to promote interest and support for the local business community. Lacombe Chamber is also home to the Lacombe Visitor Centre, which provides visitor information about all of Alberta. The chamber works hand in hand with Lacombe Regional Tourism on promoting and marketing Lacombe and County. The Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce hosts a variety of events throughout the entire year. Their Corporate Challenge “City Chase: Race and Urban Scavenger Hunt” is taking place on October 13th. Join them at the Lacombe 2018 Business and Community Awards Gala on October 20th, tickets are now on sale through their website. One of the other large events that the Chamber hosts includes the Lacombe Spring Trade Show, so be sure to follow them to get updates on when it will be happening in 2019.
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Lacombe Chamber
announces 2018
scholarship recipients The Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce has chosen the recipients for the Annual Scholarship Award, given to local gradu- ating high school students enrolling in a post-secondary program. Two scholarships, each in the amount of $1250.00 will be awarded to the successful applicants from high schools within the County of Registration Extended to Lacombe.
th The successful applicants for 2018 are Andrew Cunningham and September 28 , 2018 Carter McClenahan. They will be able to apply their scholarships towards costs for the upcoming fall semester. Both graduates are graduating from Lacombe Composite High School. Andrew Expanded Capacity is enrolled in the B.A. Science program at Red Deer College and Carter will be taking Biology at Ambrose University in Calgary.
Early Onset Dementia Alberta Foundation Both Andrew and Carter have shown commitment to the commu- nity through volunteerism and extracurricular activities. They have also proven a commitment to their education and to the growth of EODAF business in Alberta. 5th Building Dementia Awareness Conference October 4th - 6th, 2018 Double Tree Hilton Edmonton, Alberta Keynote Speakers: Dr. David Sheard & Teepa Snow Janet Yeats & Dr. Robert Sutherland Information Contact: [email protected] Website: www.eodaf.com www.facebook.com/earlyonsetdementiaalbertafoundation
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Business and Community Awards Gala Nominees and Awardees
The Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Award Recipients for the follow- ing award categories. WHAT is Give Share Care Lacombe? Citizen of the Year A network of intelligent, supportive, engaged, caring women who are having an immediate, direct, and Steve Schultz positive impact on our community. Lifetime Achievement HOW does Give Shared Care Lacombe work? Dr. Jack Newman
Each member or group commits to write a $100 cheque at each meeting, held 4 times a year. $400 Farm Family of the Year commitment a year. Bill and Gloria Knight
In advance of each meeting, all members can submit the name of a charitable organization or The Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce is worthwhile cause within Lacombe and area that whey would like to see Give Share Care Lacombe pleased to announce the top three finalists in the catego- support. ries of Small and Large Business of the Year
At each meeting the names of three nominees will be drawn. The members who nominated the Small Business: organizations or cause drawn will speak to their nomination and encourage their fellow members to Earthy Accents vote for their nominee. After all three members have “made a pitch” for their nominee, all members will Lacombe Storage vote. The organization or cause with the most votes gets the donations from that meeting. Reds Sports (Also nominated, were Painted Earth and Delightful The more members we have, the more money we raise. Steam & Spa)
MAIN GOAL of Give Share Care Lacombe Large Business: ATB Financial Our goal is to support the wonderful non-profit and charitable organizations and worthwhile causes in Best Western Lacombe Inn & Suites Lacombe and district. There are so many groups that are working to make our community a better, Royal Lepage healthier, stronger place to live. There are also many worthwhile causes that are not registered charities, individuals or families who need a helping hand. By offering our support we can help them The recipients will be announced at the Gala. achieve their goals. At this year’s event, we will also be recognizing several MORE INFO? Legacy Members who has been involved with the local chamber for 50+ years. These members are; Atco Gas, For further information please contact [email protected] or one of the following Lacombe Globe, Weidner Motors, ATB Financial, BDO Committee Members: Canada, Hannas Seeds, Wilson’s Funeral Home & Cre- matorium, Bank of Montreal and Nowco Home Hardware. Dawn Parent 403-391-3296 Nominees and awardees will be recognized at the 2018 Debra Grabo 403-396-1688 Business & Community Awards Gala on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 5:30 pm at the Lacombe Memorial Nadine Waterfield 587-877-0188 Centre. Tickets cost $75/each or $500 per table and are on sale for the general public at the Lacombe and District Traci Pluister 403-304-5503 Chamber of Commerce office, 6005-50th Ave, Lacombe, open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or on our website at www.
lacombechamber.ca. To purchase tickets or for more First Give Share Care Lacombe information meeting is September 26, 2018 at 7:00 at the Best Western information, please call 403.782.4300. in Lacombe.
Lacombe County is offering for sale a 1.00 Lacombe County reserves the right to acre parcel of land located in the southwest reject any or all tenders or to accept any LAND FOR corner of the NW 21-40-04-W5M. This is tender which may be considered to be in an unserviced parcel of land and will be the best interests of the County. sold on an as-is basis. Tenders will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. SALE Interested parties are asked to submit Friday, September 28, 2018. sealed bids marked “Tender for NW 21- 40-04-W5M” either in person to Lacombe For more information please contact: County Administration Office at 40403 RGE RD 274, Lacombe County or by mail to: Donna Mae Grant, Lacombe County Lacombe County, RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 403-782-6601 \ dmgrant@lacombecounty. 2N3. com
19 CountyCounty News News - September- August 18, 21, 2017 2018 COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS August 9, 2018
SYLVAN LAKE URGENT fringe of the Town of Bentley, POLICY AD(35) SUBSTANCE MINISTER OF CARE COMMITTEE FUNDING was presented and received for ABUSE PREVENTION TRANSPORTATION REQUEST information. PROGRAM CORRESPONDENCE A Council resolution that Lacombe Revised Policy AD(35) Substance By resolution of Council, a letter County contribute $35,000 to the A public open house regarding the Abuse Prevention Program received will be sent to the Minister of Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory proposed plan will take place on Council approval. Policy AD(35) Transportation advising that at the Care Service for the purchase of September 13, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at includes changes to reflect the intersection of Highway 821 and medical equipment was defeated. the Bentley Community Hall. new legal framework of cannabis Twp Rd 41-2 and at all intersections including the use or possession of to the south to Highway 12 very CANNABIS LEGISLATION BYLAW NO 1281/18 – cannabis and/or a cannabis product high clover growth is causing a By resolution of Council the REGULATING & CONTROLLING while on duty, as well as medical hazard due to the obstruction of County Manager was authorized to SPEED OF VEHICLES cannabis received Council approval. sight lines. amend the Lacombe County Land Bylaw No. 1281/18, a bylaw of Use Bylaw as per the proposed Lacombe County for the purpose of FCSS FUNDING AND recommendations for cannabis regulating and controlling the speed PROGRAMS FUNDED IN Regularly Scheduled production facilities; and further, of vehicles within Lacombe County, LACOMBE COUNTY Meetings for include Hamlet and Business having been read a first and second A report on the FCSS funding and Industrial Districts for operation time, was read a third time and programs in Lacombe County Lacombe County of those facilities. The amended finally passed. was presented and received for Council / Council bylaw will be presented for Council’s information by Council. consideration at a future CAPITAL EQUIPMENT Committee Council meeting. PURCHASE LACOMBE AND DISTRICT FCSS Committee of the Whole The County Manager was An invitation from the Lacombe & First Tuesday of every second By resolution of Council the County authorized to tender and award District FCSS to provide a Council month at 9am Manager was authorized to amend the purchase of two new 621H appointee to the Lacombe & District the Community Standards Bylaw scrapers for an estimated value of FCSS Board was presented for Council & MPC to restrict the smoking and vaping $2,200,000 The County Manager Council’s consideration. The Second and fourth Thursday of of cannabis in a manner that is was authorized to tender and award following resolution was approved every month, starting at 9 a.m. similar to the restrictions that are the purchase of two new 621H by Council: placed on alcohol. The amended scrapers for an estimated value of The public and media are bylaw will be presented for Council’s $2,200,000 and to dispose of the That Council thank the Lacombe & welcome to attend all Council & consideration at a future Council existing units at an estimated trade- District FCSS for the invitation to MPC meetings. An agenda will meeting. in or private sale value of $623,000. provide a Council appointee to the be posted to the website prior to The difference between the Lacombe & District FCSS Board; the meeting. MILTON MORNINGSIDE AREA purchase of the new units and the and further, advise the Board that STRUCTURE PLAN sale of the old units in the amount Council will not appoint a member Council was presented with of $1,577,000 be funded from the to the Board at this time. a review of the Draft Milton Capital Equipment Reserve. Morningside Area Structure Plan. NORTH WEST STORMWATER Council A public open house regarding RAIL CROSSING UPGRADES MANAGEMENT PLAN Highlights & Bylaw No. 1285/18, a bylaw of The County Manager was Mayor Richard Poole, CAO Minutes can be Lacombe County to adopt the Milton authorized to proceed with the Myron Thompson and Director of found on our Morningside Area Structure Plan upgrading of CP Rail crossings Infrastructure & Property Services, website under will be held on September 10, 2018 15.70 (south of 17.32 on Twp Preston Weran of the Town of the ‘Council’ commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Rd 42-0) and 17.32 (main line Blackfalds provided Council Link on the main page - or Lacombe County Administration south of Lacombe at Rge Rd 27- with a detailed update on the scan the QR code above with Office. 0). Lacombe County’s share of proposed North West Stormwater your smartphone! $226,334.75 will be funded from the Management Plan. TOWN OF BENTLEY/LACOMBE MSI contingency component of the COUNTY INTERMUNICIPAL Operational Reserve. 2019 BUDGET MEETING DATES DEVELOPMENT PLAN By resolution of Council the 2019 We want to The revised draft of the Town Transport Canada is offering a pre-budget meeting will be held of Bentley/Lacombe County grant under the Railway Safety on August 29, 2018 commencing Intermunicipal Development Plan, Improvement Program (RSIP) for at 9:00 a.m. and the 2019 budget hear from you! which will guide future growth for crossing upgrades which will cover meeting be held on November 30th, both municipalities and provide a 50% of the total costs leaving the 2018 commencing at 9:00 a.m. Email your notices to: forum for intermunicipal discussion remaining 50% as a cost share and collaboration as development between the County and CP Rail. communications@ occurs in and around the urban lacombecounty.com
20 SeptemberSeptember 21,21, 20182018 -- CountyCounty NewsNews COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS August 23, 2018 REMOVAL OF RR 1-0 FROM Regional Wastewater Services Council meeting for Council’s design volume as outlined in the LONG RANGE CONSTRUCTION Commission wastewater line; and consideration. Commission 2017 Business Plan. PROGRAM further, to present this report at a Council approved a future Council meeting for Council’s RIMBEY RCMP SUPPORT CITY OF LACOMBE - SOLID recommendation to remove project consideration. POSITION WASTE MANAGEMENT C0101, Range Road 1-0 from A report regarding a request from PROPOSAL Aspelund Road to Township Road CITY OF LACOMBE/TOWN the Rimbey RCMP detachment that A letter from the City of Lacombe 40-0, from the Long Range Road OF BLACKFALDS/LACOMBE Lacombe County provides funding regarding disruptive recycling Construction Schedule. This change COUNTY INTERMUNICIPAL to help create a staff support technology, compared to traditional was requested via petition from the COLLABORATION position for the detachment was landfilling, for solid waste residents living on that section of FRAMEWORK (ICF) received for information. management in the future was Range Road 1-0. A report on a tri-lateral ICF with received for information by Council. the Town of Blackfalds and the 2018 OPERATING BUDGET – CHANGES TO THE PEACE City of Lacombe was received for CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT NORTH RED DEER REGIONAL OFFICER PROGRAM information. The issue of citizen engagement WASTEWATER SYSTEMS SITE Council received for information a and the impacts to the 2018 TOUR presentation about changes to the JOINT ECONOMIC operating budget was received for Council representatives will attend Peace Officer Program from the AGREEMENTS information. a tour of the new North Red Deer Solicitor General. These changes Council directed that the County VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION Regional Wastewater System on include: Manager include joint economic Recognition events for volunteers September 17, 2018. • Standard training for all CPOs area agreements with the Town of will be held on a Saturday in April and requirements for body Blackfalds and the City of Lacombe 2019 at the west shop, central shop REGULATED INDUSTRIAL armour, batons, and OC spray in the upcoming Intermunicipal and east shop. ASSESSMENTS GUIDELINES • That employers draft a policy on Collaboration Framework (ICF) UPDATE locations with “Known Threats” discussions with the Town of COUNCIL REMUNERATION A report was provided to Council for reference by dispatchers and Blackfalds and the City of Lacombe. Effective January 1, 2019, the daily regarding the Regulated Industrial CPOs rate and base rate per diem for Property Assessment Minister’s • That authorized employers FUNDING OF EQUIPMENT FOR Council will be adjusted to achieve Guidelines, which are currently have a manned central COMMUNITY GROUPS a revenue net neutral pay. under review, as well as the communications center. The issue of funding equipment for stakeholder concerns about the community groups was received for COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE newest draft of the guidelines. LACOMBE LAKE DIVERSION information. MEETING Council received this report for REPORT Council approved the minutes from information. Council directed the County PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION the August 7, 2018 Committee of Manager to prepare a report INTO INDUSTRIAL AND the Whole meeting. HAYNES COMMUNITY HALL regarding the retention of the COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS PRESENTATION diversion license for Lacombe A report on the issue of public NORTH RED DEER REGIONAL A delegate from the Haynes Lake; and further, that this report transportation into industrial and WASTEWATER COMMISSION Community Hall Building Committee be presented at a future Council commercial developments was MEMBERSHIP & SUPPLY presented to Council on the group’s meeting for Council’s consideration. received for information. AGREEMENTS plan for a new Community Hall Council approved a facility and request for support NORTH RED DEER REGIONAL ANDERSON PARK BOAT recommendation to direct the of this project. This request was WASTEWATER SERVICES LAUNCH County Manager to negotiate referred to the County Manager COMMISSION – MEMBERSHIP Council requested Administration the provision of an allotment of for a recommendation, which will & SERVICE SUPPLY directed that the County Manager pipeline capacity for Lacombe be presented at a future meeting. AGREEMENTS prepare a report on the costs County in the membership and Council received the presentation Council directed the County to complete the detailed design services agreement with the North for information. Manager to prepare a report drawings for a boat launch at Red Deer Regional Wastewater regarding Lacombe County’s Anderson Park; and further, that Services Commission using the allocation from the North Red Deer this report be presented at a future 25-year maximum day dry weather
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25 CountyCounty News News - September- August 18, 21, 2017 2018 AROUND THE COUNTY CLIVE FIGURE SKATING CLUB Register today!
The Clive Figure Skating Club is gearing up for another great year! Skating is a fabulous winter activity for your child, and is available right here in Clive!
We have a CanSkate (3yrs and up), PreStar, and Joffre Site StarSkate program that have been restructured to offer more excitement and opportunities for growth and Community Open House advancement. We have one day or two day programs, as well as half season or full season. Please join us:
Registration deadline is October 12, 2018. Wednesday, October 17, 2018 • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. “Drop in to Chat” Contact Patty Bothner 403-318-3055 for registration. • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Presentation / Discussion Contact Tegan Thornhill 780-742-1358 all other inquiries.
At Haynes Hall (Travelling east on Agenda: Highway 11, turn north (left) on Range Road • Get business and facility 244 for 3.3 km to Township Road 390. Cross operations updates over 390 and take first left into parking lot of • Review 17th Annual Haynes Hall.) Environment Report to our community Refreshments will be served. • Provide your input and Why do birds use nests? How do they choose where to build them? suggestions Why do some birds nest in colonies? Could you build a 9,000 pound • Fun science experiments nest using only your toes and lips? How did 25 pounds of gold eyeglass We hope to see you there! for kids frames end up in a house crow’s nest? You will not believe some of the things bird do to house their eggs and babies! Kerry Wood Nature Centre ● Tuesday, October 16th ● 7:00 PM ● No Charge As an Emeritus Professor of Wildlife Biology at McGill University, Dr. Bird has published 200 scientific papers, supervised 50 graduate students, and has written/edited ten books. Dr. Bird is a past-president of the Raptor Research Foundation Inc. and the Society of Canadian Ornithologists He writes a bird column for Bird- Watcher’s Digest and Canadian Wildlife maga- zines and does a biweekly video blog for Brome myLacombeCounty Bird News. App Most recently, Dr. Bird has become a champion of re- iPhone users can download the naming the Cana- da Jay and having “myLacombeCounty” app to report non- it made Canada’s emergency civic issues, apply for fire National Bird. permit, and stay up-to-date on the latest news and events. In Red Deer for only one night on an Alberta tour! Co-hosted by Kerry Wood Download it from the Apple Store today (the app is Nature Centre, Red Deer River Natural- currently available to iPhone users only). ists and Ellis Bird Farm. 26 SeptemberSeptember 21,21, 20182018 -- CountyCounty NewsNews AROUND THE COUNTY
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SPLASH are proud to present at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre 5429 53rd Street
The Gary Moe Sportsplex is home to the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre (KAC). Come take a dip at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre. We offer a climbing wall, small slide, rope, wibit and many special events throughout the year. What’s Happening:
• Thanksgiving Weekend Hours: Monday, October 8, Public Swim 1:00 - 5:00pm • Wibit Swim, Fridays, 5:00 - 8:00 pm • Halloween Bash: October 26, 2018 4:30 - 8:30 pm • NEW this fall: Teen Swim Lessons!
For more information on the KAC schedule, swim club, pool rentals and advanced courses call 403.782.1277 2018 or visit www.lacombe.ca/pool. The Emeraldswith Lacombe Memorial Centre October 13, 2018 Bar opens @ 6:00pm | Meal @ 7:00pm | Dance to follow Tickets (Dinner & Dance) - $50 Available at: Lahrman Construction Inc. (3413 - 52nd Ave. Lacombe, 403.782.7557)
For more information please contact: Dwayne @ 403.396.4453 or Jim @ 403.872.3081 Proceeds Support Local Community Projects
Join Us at the Eckville Municipal Library! Story Time: Every Friday at 10 am Sargent Community Adult/Seniors Coffee Corner: Every Wednesday from 10 am to noon After School Stop ‘n Play Ages 6 12: Tuesday, Oct 9 and 23rd: 4 to 5 pm Hall Events Drop in Computer Help with Laura: October 16, 2018 from 1 to 3 pm Sargent Hall is located at Teen Night: Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 7 to 9 pm the North West corner of Twp. Rd 40-0 (Sargent catch up with friends Check out our in-house calendar and join us Some of Our New Books and Movies Lakeside Rd.) and Rg. and neighbours at the Eckville Library for Halloween fun!!! Rd. 24-3 (Haynes Rd.) • Saturday, November Fiction Call George Payne 24 @ 6:30pm Pot 403.784.3654 or Marie The Accidental Guardian Mary Connealy luck dinner and Payne 403.784.3444 for Christmas Bingo. Plaid and Plagiarism: The Highland Bookshop Mystery Series: Book 1—Molly MacRae information. Event dates • Friday, December 21 Non Fiction have been set for the up @ 7pm Christmas coming year. Everyone is Come join us Pattern Making for Kids’ Clothes Concert welcome to join us for the for an old time concert Caregiver’s Handbook: A Practical Visual Guide for the Home Caregiver following events: with skits and carols Movies • Saturday, January Thor: Raganok Deadpool 2 Ready Player One • Saturday, September 26, 2019 @ 6:30pm Game Night Kung Fu Panda 2 29 @ 9am Pre- Pot Luck Dinner Harvest Pancake and Annual General Library Cards are FREE at the Eckville Breakfast. Come Meeting Municipal Library! enjoy a hot breakfast and Phone: 403-746-3240 www.eckvillelibrary.prl.ab.ca Check us out on Facebook Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 am-6 pm, Thursdays: 2 pm-6 pm 27 CountyCounty News News - September- August 18, 21, 2017 2018 OCTOBER 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Help us promote 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 YOU!
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ILLEGAL GARBAGE Lacombe County Directory DUMPING RR3, Lacombe Alberta T4L 2N3 www.lacombecounty.com Not only is it illegal to dump garbage on Department Numbers: Main Office - 403-782-6601 rural roads, but it is a waste of tax dollars Planning & Development - 403-782-8389 and is bad for the environment. Environmental & Protective Services - 403-782-8959 The Lacombe Regional Waste Services Operations - 403-782-8379 Commission operates five transfer stations Public Works Shop - 403-782-3567 in Lacombe County (see more information to General the right). All transfer stations are closed on Sundays, so plan your trips accordingly. Toll Free from Eckville and Ponoka 403.357.1770 After Hours Emergency Answering Service 403.357.1210 If you see someone illegally dumping garbage, please report it! 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 Stay up to date! Senior Administration Follow us on social media Tim Timmons, County Manager 403.896.0346 (c) Michael Minchin, Manager of Corporate Services 403.318.8723 (c) www.facebook.com/LacombeCounty Bill Cade, Manager of Operations 403.304.6122 (c) Dale Freitag, Manager of Planning Services 403.304.0213 (c) @LacombeCounty Keith Boras, Manager of Environmental & Protective Services 403.318.3311 (c) Council Home Cell
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