October 18, 2019 - County News County News
Friday, October 18, 2019 | Volume 10 Lacombe County welcomes local students for Traffic Safety Day What’s Inside 2 Division 1 Ratepayer Meeting Lacombe County welcomed more than 600 local students In addition to the Lacombe County Enforcement team, to its inaugural Traffic Safety Day on September 19, 2019. Traffic Safety Day presenters included: 3 Rural Crime Watch news By bringing local safety and enforcement presenters, - Alberta Sheriffs the County gave students an up-close look at the many - Blackfalds RCMP 4 Fire Prevention Week aspects of traffic safety, such as dangerous driving, bus - CP Railway Police (Edmonton and Calgary detachments) safety, speeding, emergency response, and railway safety. - Keen Towing & Recovery (Bentley) 5 Mirror Corner - Lacombe Fire Department 6 Environmental Grant Update “Traffic safety is important for kids of all ages, whether they - Lacombe Police Service are taking the bus for the first time, or taking their car for a - NOVA Chemicals EMS 7 Equipment for Sale drive,” explained Dave Lahucik, Lacombe County School - Town of Blackfalds Enforcement Resource Officer. “Equally as important are the relation- - Wolf Creek Public Schools Transportation 8-9 Upcoming Workshops ships that the kids make with our local partners.” 10-11 Agricultre News 13 Rural Addressing reminder 14-15 Development Activity 16 Ellis Bird Farm 17 Lacombe Regional Tourism 18 Connex Bus: County info 21 Council Highlights 26-27 Events Around the County www.lacombecounty.com
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Division 1 Councillor John Ireland LACOMBE REGIONAL WASTE invites YOU to attend SERVICES COMMISSION There are five transfer consists of the following stations in Lacombe member municipalities: County, operated • Lacombe County 2019 Ratepayer through the Lacombe • Alix Regional Solid Waste • Lacombe Authority. All sites are • Eckville closed Sundays and • Clive Statutory Holidays. • Bentley Meeting This includes the • Mirror Prentiss Landfill. For more information November 5, 2019 | 7pm The Lacombe on hours of operation, Lions Den | 4903 49 Avenue | Alix, Alberta Regional Waste locations, and types of Services Commission waste collected, visit is responsible for Join Coun. Ireland as he presents on recent updates at Lacombe County, and take advantage the Lacombe Regional the management of of an opportunity to offer feedback, ask questions and talk with your Councillor and County staff. Waste Services solid waste within the Commission website at boundaries of Lacombe www.lrwsc.ca. County. The Commission Agricultural Plastics Recycling Program NEW Hours of Operation Effective October 1, 2019, these new hours will be in effect for sites operated by the Lacombe A partnership between Lacombe County, Red Deer County & Ponoka County Regional Waste Services Commission. Visit their website, www.lrwsc.ca, or call 403-782-8970 for more information. Prentiss Landfill: This program is offered to ensure the Monday-Saturday 9am-4:45pm Bentley Transfer Station: proper recycling of plastic grain bags. Thursday-Friday 9am-4:45pm, This service is offered free of charge to Alix/Mirror Transfer Station: Saturday 1pm-4:45pm agriculture producers operating within Thursday-Saturday 9am-4:45pm Lacombe County, Ponoka County and Eckville Transfer Station: Spruceville Transfer Station: Red Deer County. Tuesday-Wednesday 9am-4:45pm, Tuesday-Wednesday 9am-4:45pm, Saturday 8am-11:45am Saturday 8:30am-12:15pm Lacombe County will be responsible for providing grain bag collection services. 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. TAX SALE November 22, 2019 Requirements: • Agriculture producers who request Notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Lacombe grain bag recycling services, must County will offer for sale, by public auction, in the County Office at 40403 Range Road 274 Lacombe County, Alberta on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., the following lands: have one individual on site, capable of assisting the rolling and collection Lot(s) Block Plan Certificate of Title operation. Questions? 1 2 0625813 COT 062432942 • Grain bags MUST BE FREE of grain, Lacombe County | 403.782.8959 mud, dirt debris, and vermin. Each parcel will be offered for sale subject to a The lands may be occupied and are offered for • To ensure used grain bags are eligible reserve bid, and to the reservations and sale subject to the existing tenancy. Ponoka County | 403.783.3333 conditions contained in the existing certificate of for recycling, grain bag collection title. TERMS: Cash or Bank Draft. Deposit of 10% and services should be scheduled within balance due at closing. Red Deer County | 403.350.2165 The lands being offered for sale are on an “as is, one week of grain extraction. where is” basis and Lacombe County makes no Lacombe County may, after the public auction, representation and gives no warranty whatsoever become the owner of any parcel of land that is not as to the adequacy of services, soil conditions, sold at the public auction. land use districting, building and development To book, please contact Lacombe County conditions, absence or presence of environmental Redemption may be affected by payment of all contaminations, or the developability of the subject arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior 403-782-8959 or email [email protected] land for any intended use by the purchaser. No to the sale. bid will be accepted where the bidder attempts to attach conditions precedent to the sale of any parcel. No terms and conditions of sale will be considered other than those specified by Lacombe DATED at Lacombe, Alberta, September 11, 2019 County. Tim Timmons, County Manager, Lacombe County
2 October 18, 2019 - County News RURAL CRIME WATCH
Medicine River Crime Watch Society Annual General Meeting ~ Thursday, October 24, 2019 @ 7pm
The Medicine River Crime Watch Society (formerly the Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch) is having its next meeting and AGM in Benalto on October 24, 2019.
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2019 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: BENALTO COMMUNITY HALL
Details: Join us for a presentation entitled Could YOU be the Next Victim? put on by Servus Credit Union’s Corporate Security Department.
Attendees are asked to bring a snack to share for the meeting. Door prizes will be drawn at the end of the meeting. Memberships are available - 5 years for $25.
For more information, please email [email protected]
Mark Sproule, Manager of CPO Services for Lacombe County attended the Police and Peace Officers Memorial Day in Edmonton on September 29. He is pictured here with Michelle Kristian, Organizational Support NCO with the Lacombe Police Service. Dow Canada cleanups keep more than 1,900 lbs of trash out of the environment In September, Dow employees, con- More than 280 people participated works with local partners like the Great to increase awareness around respon- tractors, customers, community part- in the cleanups that were part of a Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, to collect sible waste management and engage ners and family members came togeth- Dow global campaign called #Pullin- trash before it enters waterways and, our employees and communities in er with the Great Canadian Shoreline gOurWeight. This campaign saw Dow ultimately, our oceans. In 2018, more addressing plastic pollution. “This Cleanup to complete six cleanups in locations around the globe collaborate than 5,600 volunteers collected more campaign is consistent with Dow’s Alberta and Ontario. with the Ocean Conservancy, which than 51,000 pounds of trash from 55 2025 Sustainability Goals, one of which different locations in the communities is advancing a circular economy,” said where Dow operates around the world. Edgington. “Dow’s #PullingOurWeight campaign helps create awareness and “This year, our goal is to collect commitment with employees and stake- 100,000 pounds of waste from more holders while sparking conversations than 100 sites around the world with on the importance of keeping waste out the help of 10,000 participants – dou- of the environment.” bling our impact from 2018,” said Tyler Edgington, Dow Canada president. To learn more about other Dow initia- “With our six cleanups in Canada: two tives and how we are working with oth- in Fort Saskatchewan, one in Lacombe ers across industries, governments and County, one in Calgary, one in Toronto NGOs to find answers and continue and one in Corunna, we removed more building a circular economy for plastic, than 1,900 pounds of trash and dem- visit: dont-waste.dow.com. onstrated our company’s commitment to a cleaner environment and a better world.”
#PullingOurWeight is a unique ini- tiative that provides an opportunity 3 CountyCounty NewsNews -- OctoberAugust 18,18, 20172019 SAFETY FIRST Fire Prevention Week reminder: Plan and Practice Your Escape! The Lacombe County Fire Service is teaming alarm system sounds, take it seriously and up with the National Fire Protection Associa- exit the building immediately.” tion® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to (* Fire data for 2012-2016 was obtained from promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week 10 of the 13 provincial and territorial offices of campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. the fire marshal/fire commissioner; 2015 is the Plan and Practise Your Escape!” The cam- most recent year for which injury/fatality data paign works to educate everyone about the is available.) small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. In Canada, most fire deaths occur in the home, where people believe they are most safe. Canadian fire departments respond to Fire Prevention roughly 25,600 structure fires per year. In 2015, structure fires caused more than 1,400 Week injuries and almost 200 deaths.* “These numbers show that home fires con- Lacombe County takes pride in tinue to pose a significant threat to safety,” all our volunteer firefighters who said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of work tirelessly to keep our homes Outreach and Advocacy. “In a typical home and communities safe throughout fire, you may have as little as one to two min- utes to escape safely from the time the smoke the region. alarm sounds. Escape planning and practise can help you make the most of the time you Thank you for your service! have, giving everyone enough time to get out. While NFPA and the Lacombe County Fire Service are focusing on home fires, these messages apply to virtually any location. “Situational awareness is a skill people need to use wherever they go,” said Drayton Bus- siere, Lacombe County Fire Chief. “No matter where you are, look for available exits. If the Enforcement Highlights | September 2019 CVSA Checks Participating Agencies: Terry Fox Run @ Schools • Lacombe County Enforcement Manager of CPO Services Mark Sproule, CPO Dave Lahucik On September 25, Lacombe County, Multi-Agency • Lacombe Police Service and CPO Ray Kawai helped out at local Terry Fox Run Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Operation. CPO • CP Police Service (Edmonton / Calgary) events on September 20 in Alix, Bentley and Clive. Ray Kawai coordinated this county-wide, large- • RCMP – Stettler Traffic scale enforcement operation, which focused on • Edmonton Police Service –Truck Unit commercial vehicle enforcement. It also included • Red Deer County Enforcement officers issuing tickets for speeding and other • Stettler County Enforcement traffic-related offences. Lacombe County CPO • Clearwater County Enforcement Services strives to enhance public safety through • Wetaskiwin County Enforcement its ongoing commitment to traffic enforcement in • Camrose County Enforcement our communities and on public highways. • City of Lacombe Bylaw Enforcement
4 October 18, 2019 - County News MIRROR CORNER MIRROR LIBRARY UPCOMING EVENTS Where did the summer go? It was a whirlwind of selection of books available for sale at fantastic fun activities every Wednesday at Mirror Library prices. Be sure to stock up on your winter reading with kids from 'four-on-the-floor' to Grade 3 who materials. Remember, books are your best friends... celebrated with famous holidays...Valentine's to they are always there for you, never talk back and Christmas during the Summer Reading Program. don't ever need recharging! Evidence of some of the exciting activities are dis- played on the library steps. Come round and check The library's annual Christmas Market is being it out. held at the Mirror Community Hall on November 30 from 10a.m. until 2p.m. A chili lunch will be avail- Congratulations to MJ for completing the Reading able. This year instead of a book sale, the library Bingo! Glad you had fun reading in unusual places, will be hosting a Family Board Games event for like an empty bathtub the young to the young-at-heart. Mirror is the place to be on November 30 for the whole family. Fall is now in full swing. The garage sale on Sept. 21 was a great fundraiser for the library. Many To celebrate the festive season, the library will thanks to the folks who donated such wonderful be hosting a Christmas Tea and Bake Sale on items and also to our dedicated volunteers who Wednesday, December 11 from 1-4p.m. Treat organized it. yourself to a relaxing afternoon of visiting and find- ing that special baking to surprise your family with. COMING SOON: Saturday, October 26 from 10a.m. Don't bake? Then for sure treat yourself with some until 4p.m. will be our annual Grand Fall Book special goodies! Sale. From classics to romance to mysteries to thrillers to history and more, there will be a wide
Fire permits are required for all outdoor fires, excluding fires used for cooking or warming FIRE PERMITS purposes and burning barrels. Lacombe County requires Get your permit! It's free and fire permits fromMarch 1 to easy to obtain: October 31. myLacombeCounty app www.lacombecounty.com 403.782.8959
Booking Mirror Community Hall Call Lisa 403-788-3890 or cell 403-505-3894. Mirror Library Join us Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. 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. 2019 Mirror Dog Tags Mirror Royal Canadian Legion Branch 189 - 5015 A license is required for all dogs in Mirror. The fee is 50th Avenue $30 for an altered dog, and $50 for an unaltered Meat Draws Saturday at 4 p.m. General meetings Tasha Conway ATB 403-788-3001 dog. For more information please call (403) 782-6601 second Sunday at 1 p.m. (unless otherwise posted). CN Rail crossing delays or visit www.lacombecounty.com (County Services, Mirror Skate Park If you experience delays longer than 20 minutes at Forms & Applications, PDF Forms and Applications). Located across the street by the community hall. the Mirror rail yard crossing you may phone CN Rail Friends of the Mirror Library Society: Meetings occur the second Tuesday of month. at 1-800-465-9239. Follow the prompts and be ready The library is open Wednesdays 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. If Mirror and District Museum to provide details shown on the crossing signal mast you are interested in the library, we invite you to join Meetings are on the first Monday of the month at 7 to CN personnel. Transport Canada may be reached our Mirror Library Board. Your interest and input are p.m. Call 403-788-3828 for more information. at 1-888-463-0521. welcomed! For Rent Jolly Seniors Pancake breakfast every second Large room in Mirror Business Centre, for rent by Sunday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. month or day. Contact Jim Sturgeon 403-788-2380 or 5 CountyCounty NewsNews -- OctoberAugust 18,18, 20172019 ENVIRONMENT Habitat Enhancement at Summer Village of Gull Lake!! Submitted by: Cam McTavish in the Village common grounds (and that Lacombe The Environmental Improvement Grant (EIG) that we County helped sponsor on a previous EIG – Figure graciously received from Lacombe County this year 7) indicated that of the 24 holes we have available for has been put to splendid use! First, we pre-ordered nesting, 23 contained nests! He estimated a 96% suc- 30 Nanking Cherry shrubs from Patio Gardens. Myrna cess rate and that at least 90 Purple Martin chicks did Pearman from Ellis Bird Farm gave us a wonderful successfully fledge!! Thank-you Ron for your big heart deal on the bird houses we required and even had and all your diligent work here! specially constructed a few butterfly houses for us to Our work shall continue next year when (if we are try. We submitted our design for a small informative lucky enough to receive support again from Lacombe plaque to be placed on each of the new bird houses County) we hope to plant approximately 100 trees/ to Lacombe Signmasters and they competently took it shrubs within the village – both for wildlife habitat/aes- from there. To all these local merchants/agencies, we thetics improvement, and help in our own small way owe our deepest thanks! to partially off-set our local carbon footprint and do Figure 3 By the first of May this year (2019), we had received our share in being proactive about the global warming most of the products we needed to enhance the bird/ issue we all face. bee/butterfly habitat within the Summer Village of Gull Lastly, we sincerely thank Sharon Williamson and Lake. The steadfast “never-say-no” volunteers from Sharon McTavish for their consistent help in support- the Gull Lake Community League sprang into action ing our wonderful achievements. Thanks also goes with the following results: out to the Summer Village Council who continuously 1. We distributed and planted the 30 cherry shrubs support the maintenance of biodiversity (from large along our main village road and to each, attached mammals to tiny native bees) in our area. a laminated card informing the public of the pur- pose of our endeavor. Both solitary and domestic bees and butterflies would greatly benefit from the early flowering shrubs at a time of year, when not many wild flowers would be available for pollen and nectar collection. A side benefit from these lovely and hardy shrubs (Figure 1) would be that Figure 4 small (and large) children walking our road would obtain a delicious treat next year, when the shrubs at an alarming rate (Figure 5). We did not expect begin to produce fruit (Figure 2). much success on our first year as birds often need time to find and explore new cavities. 3. The butterfly houses were carefully placed in a few Village locations with the help of Orval Abma, a vil- lage friend of all wildlife. 4. Eighteen bird boxes for small birds (chickadee- sized and also obtained from the Ellis Bird Farm – Figure 6) were also distributed. Figure 5 The results were splendid! The EIG not only pro- duced the above habitat enhancements, but was also responsible for at least 37 nesting pairs of birds this year at the new boxes (many of which were Tree Swallows)! Should each pair successfully fledge four babies, at least 140 baby birds were added to the County ecosystem from this one project alone!! Should the boxes remain productive for their esti- Figure 1 & 2 mated life of 12 years, we can assume that 1,680 new birds would enjoy the Summer Village of Gull Lake (and vice-versa). Our attempt to attract and provide 2. The 20 bird boxes were shelter for butterflies will not be repeated in future due competently painted a to low success rates. bright blue by volunteers Figure 6 (Figure 3) (with only a As an aside, we are aware of poor fledging success few drops spilled…. well… maybe a lot of drops (often less than 40%/colony) throughout the County spilled) and we erected these along the Village at large houses set up for Purple Martins. It is thought boundary adjacent to the old Highway 12 (Figure that the four days of poor weather (high winds and 4). Our Village Foreman (Tim DeVries), supported rain) experienced in June, came at a time when adults our efforts to a great degree. The purpose of these were actively feeding their brood. The weather inhib- houses was in attempt to attract breeding pairs of ited this crucial process due to low numbers of flying bluebirds as rural bird populations are decreasing insects and inhibition of adult flight. But Ron Prins, who attended to the two colonies that we now have Figure 7
6 October 18, 2019 - County News OPERATIONS Remove your anchors from local lakes In order to keep our lakes safe for users YEAR ROUND, Lacombe County asks anyone who uses pleasure crafts in the summer to remove anchors and moorings from the water before winter arrives. This will ensure the lake remains safe DO YOU HAVE GRAVEL? for winter recreational users. Lacombe County Equipment for Sale To ensure we have a reliable supply of gravel to maintain our County roads, Lacombe County is always on the lookout for new gravel sources. Gravel is an important, non-renewable Unit E0853 resource necessary for construction and maintenance of roads. K & K Systems 2006 Radar Speed Display Trailer Model 2002R20 WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I THINK I HAVE GRAVEL ON MY LAND? c/w 2 - 6V batteries, 40W solar panel If you think you have gravel on your property, and you wish to investigate further, please contact the & 4 jacks (so tires can be removed) County office at 403-782-8379 and speak with the Operations Department. County staff will come out to meet with you and arrange for testing. While the testing involves digging a test hole or holes, it is done in the least invasive way practical.
There is no obligation on the part of the Land Owner if suitable gravel is found. The County will dis- cuss options and work with the land owner on a possible agreement for access and use of the land.
IS THE GROUND ARE THERE GRAVEL PITS DO YOU HAVE LOW LYING ROCKY? NEARBY? PROPERTY?
DO YOU HAVE A CREEK/RIVER BED ON HAVE YOU FOUND ROCKS DURING YOUR PROPERTY? EXCAVATION WORK?
WWW.LACOMBECOUNTY.COM — TWITTER @LACOMBECOUNTY — 403.782.8379 This unit can be inspected, by appointment only, at the Lacombe County Public Works Compound, located at the intersection of RR 27-4 and Hwy 12 (4 km west of Lacombe). Please call to arrange NEW maintenance contractor for an appointment time. Sealed bids on this unit will be accepted until 11:00 a.m. November 5, 2019. highways in Lacombe County The highest, or any bid, may not be accepted.
There is a NEW highway maintenance contractor for Lacombe County. Their job is to maintain all NUMBERED highways in the For further information please contact: County on behalf of Alberta Transportation. Derek Majerech Shop Supervisor If you see any issues or have any concerns, please contact: Phone: (403) 782-3567 Cell: (403) 304-0402 Mainroad Alberta Contracting LP 1-877-875-3263 7 CountyCounty NewsNews -- OctoberAugust 18,18, 20172019 AGRICULTURE Working Well Workshop coming to Lacombe County Informative water well management document the quality and quantity of workshop will help residents protect water from your well. By keeping good their water wells. records you can see how water quality and well performance has changed Have you had your well water tested in over time. Proper well maintenance the last two years? Have old unused and operation can save you costly wells on your property been properly repairs and ensure your well water sealed and decommissioned? Have yields are sustained over many years. you ever shock chlorinated your well? Do you know the age and depth of your If you’d like to find out if your well, or how it was constructed? groundwater is at risk and learn what you can do to protect your well, attend According to Alberta water specialist a free water well management Ken Williamson, if you answered workshop being hosted by Lacombe WATER WELL no to any of these questions, your County, and presented by the Working groundwater supply could be at risk. Well Program, with technical expertise Despite the fact that 450,000 Albertans from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, MANAGEMENT rely on groundwater for household Alberta Environment and Parks, Alberta use, few know that proper water well Health Services and licensed water FOR WELL construction, siting, and maintenance well drillers on November 21, 2019 at can help protect your well from the Lacombe County Administration OWNERS contamination. Building. This hands-on, informative workshop is designed to help water To ensure the safety of your water well, well owners better understand and you should also know how far your manage their precious groundwater septic system is from your well. Septic supplies. JOIN US AT A WORKING WELL WORKSHOP tanks should be regularly pumped and HOSTED BY: Lacombe County - Agriculture Department inspected. You should also disinfect To attend this event please pre- your well on a regular basis. register - so we can help you look up DATE: November 21, 2019 drilling reports for your well by calling LOCATION: Lacombe County Admin Building It is also important to regularly test and Lacombe County at 403.782.8959. START TIME: 6PM - 9PM (doors open at 5:30PM)
PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO PRE-REGISTER: To attend this event please pre-register - so we can help you Ivy Guinto at 403-782-8959 look up drilling reports for your well by calling Lacombe County at 403.782.8959.
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8 October 18, 2019 - County News AGRICULTURE Ag Funding Workshop Details Canadian Agricultural Partnership funding Agricultural Funding The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year, $3 billion federal-provincial- territorial investment in the agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector Workshop for Producers that began in April 2018, and is the successor of the 2013-18 Growing Forward 2 partnership. Considering an improvement on your operation? In Alberta, the Canadian Agricultural Partnership represents a federal - provincial Learn about provincial funding programs and receive application investment of $406 million in strategic programs and initiatives for the agricultural assistance for applications and sector. In consultation with stakeholders, programs were developed under five Canadian Agricultural Partnership themes. Our workshop will focus on funding avaiable through the Environmental Environmental Farm Plans. Sustainability and Climate Change theme: 10a.m. - 12p.m. • Riparian Managerment • Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) • Manure and Livestock Facilities Management Funding • Environmental Farm Plan • Agriculture Input and Waste Management February 26, 2020 • ALUS Program • Innovation Lacombe County Offi ce (Alternative Land Use Services) • Commercial Manure Applicators 10a.m. – 3p.m. 12p.m. LUNCH 12:30 - 3p.m One-on-one assistance with Environmental Alberta Environmental Farm Plan Farm Plans and CAP Funding applications The Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) is a voluntary, whole farm, self-assessment tool that helps producers identify their environmental risks and develop plans to mitigate Laptops will be available. Lunch is included. RSVP to 403.782.8959 ($20 cost) identified risks. Maintaining a healthy environment is essential to the success of Alberta’s agricultural producers. The EFP program helps you identify and address environmental risks in your operation. It will also increase your understanding of legal requirements related to environmental issues. EFPs benefit producers in a number of ways: • They identify what you are doing well and pinpoint areas of improvement. • By addressing these risks you increase operational efficiency while reducing farm costs, which results in increased profit for you. • With your EFP completion certificate, you become eligible for some funding under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. • Pairing environmental stewardship with agricultural production is also crucial in the marketing of your products (ie. Sustainable sourcing).
ALUS Program (Alternative Land Use Services) ALUS Canada partnered with Lacombe County in January 2017, to establish the 22nd ALUS community in Canada, and the 10th community in Alberta. Recognizing the value of agriculture industry in the economic, social, and historical fabric of local communities, while also understanding that agricultural activities have an impact on land and water resources, ALUS Lacombe County will establish in- novative projects that produce ecosystem services. These may allow for cleaner air, cleaner water, and increased biodiversity to benefit the environment and everyone in the community. Lacombe County's four priority areas are: • Riparian zone conservation and enhancement along waterways • Creating eco-buffers and improving traditional shelterbelts • Lake water quality conservation and enhancement • Wetland conservation and enhancement ALUS Lacombe County will provide financial and technical support to Lacombe County’s agricultural producers and landowners, in return for their active manage- ment of the ALUS projects established on their lands. Like all ALUS programs, ALUS Lacombe County is completely voluntary for local agricultural producers and landowners, and is overseen by a Partnership Advisory Committee (PAC). 9 CountyCounty NewsNews -- OctoberAugust 18,18, 20172019 AGRICULTURE Fall Soil Sampling USE RESPECT – ASK FIRST SIGNS This past generally have levels that don’t change Use Respect – growing dramatically from one year to the next Ask First season has (as opposed to nitrogen and sulfur levels certainly proven which can be quite variable depending on These signs are available free for to be quite the growing season). challenging, with landowners across Alberta. harvest of the By looking at several years’ worth of 2019 crop being test results, gradually decreasing P no exception. or K numbers can point to an under- The signs include a space for application of P and K fertilizers. This Harvest progress landowner’s contact information and/ has been slow, might trigger a producer to change Katie Wyering and there is still fertilizer blends or fertility programs to or conditions of the land. quite a bit of ensure long-term sustainability of the soil. crop to come off It can also point to adequate, or even excess levels of nutrients available in the fields across the These Signs are available at the Lacombe County office free of charge. province. soil, perhaps allowing the producer to apply less fertilizer and therefore reduce With that being crop input expenses. Use RespectFor more information - Ask onFirst the Use is R espectabout – goodAsk First communication program please contact: between landowners and people who would like to access their land for recreation said, the hope Dion Burlock Ken Kranrod is that firstly weather conditions will Winter is the perfect time to analyze soil (like hunting, fishing, hiking, wildlife photography, etc.). Landowners can test results and determine fertility plans, put Use RespectAgricultural – Ask FieldmanFirst signs on their Alberta property, Conservation to encourage Association people allow all crops to be harvested, and that [email protected] [email protected] as part of the crop planning process. secondly there will still be enough time to who would like to 403.782.8959access the land to contact them877.969.9091 for permission. The accomplish some normal fall operations These analyses may also provide red signs include a space for the landowner’s contact information. that can set the stage for the success of flags that could change management next year’s crop. strategies or even which crops are grown Do the right thing. Ask landowners for permission BEFORE going on on a certain field. their property. It’s trespassing if you don’t. One important, but often overlooked process that commonly occurs in the For instance, the test results may indicate fall is soil sampling. This article will walk that the soil has a low pH, or is acidic, through some tips to gathering relevant which has a more significant impact on and accurate soil data, and how to use sensitive crops such as peas and alfalfa, this data when making management but not as much on cereals. This low Clubroot of Canola decisions. pH could warrant a lime application to raise the pH to more suitable levels, or What is it? equipment and machinery While it may be argued that the variability perhaps even a decision not to grow Clubroot is a serious soil-borne to restrict the movement of that exists among soil sample results peas on that field until the acidity issue disease of canola, mustard, and potentially contaminated soil. means the data cannot be relied can be resolved. Salinity, organic matter, other crops of the cabbage family. • Use direct seeding and other soil upon, soil samples provide important and micronutrient levels are some other Why is it of concern? conservation practices to reduce information to gain insight into the data points that should be reviewed, soil erosion. sustainability of an operation. When done and perhaps addressed if possible and This disease is capable of • Minimize vehicle and equipment using proper sampling methods from practical. significantly reducing yield, quality, traffic to and from fields. accurate GPS coordinates, and returning and may destroy a crop if infestation to those same sampling points each year, Soil sampling can provide valuable is high enough. • Scout canola fields regularly the results can provide some vital pieces information to assist producers in crop How can it be spread? and carefully. Identify causes of planning and decision-making processes, of information. Infested soil can be carried field to wilting, stunting, yellowing, and if conducted in a consistent manner. field by farm machinery especially premature ripening. Some steps that can be taken to reduce Long term records of soil analyses can tillage equipment, as well as wind variability include using the same method provide a snapshot of the impact of and water erosion. Best Management Practices to soil sample every year, using the fertility programs, and whether those same lab to process the results, and fertility plans needed to be modified. How long can it persist in the choosing spots to sample that represent Any field-specific issues, such as pH, soil? Use Clubroot resistant varieties when growing canola in areas only where the the average of the field. While there will micronutrient deficiencies, or salinity Resting spores are extremely long disease is established. always be some variability due to the may be discovered, which may have lived and may survive in soil for up to Use long rotation breaks (Three years living nature of soil, if the variability due otherwise gone undiagnosed. Soil 20 years. or more) between canola crops. to the sampling method can be reduced, samples provide the starting point to Best Management Practices Practice good sanitation of equipment results will be that much more accurate properly addressing the specific fertility and machinery to restrict the and therefore useful to the producer. needs of a field, ultimately resulting in the • Use Clubroot resistant varieties movement of potentially contaminated most profitable and sustainable fertility when growing canola in areas soil. Once a proper procedure is established, management plan for the farm. only where the disease is and the same spots are consistently Use direct seeding and other soil established. conservation practices to reduce soil sampled, the results can uncover some Submitted by Katie Wyering, CCA, erosion. useful trends. Phosphorus (P) and AIT, Agronomist, Central Alberta Coop • Use long rotation breaks (Three years or more) between canola Minimize vehicle and equipment traffic potassium (K) are two nutrients that Lacombe Agro to and from fields. crops. Scout canola fields regularly and • Practice good sanitation of carefully. Identify causes of wilting , 10 stunting, yellowing, and premature 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. Clubroot of Canola
What is it? Clubroot is a serious soil-borne disease of canola, mustard, and other crops of the cabbage family. Why is it of concern? This disease is capable of significantly reducing yield, quality, and may destroy a crop if infestation is high enough. How can it be spread? 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."
FIR RMIT S ASO INSPECTION is Mar O r NOTICE u a a Fir rmi SUBMIT IT O I B FOR BUR I Lacombe County Clubroot of Canola Inspections
Lacombe County Agricultural Service Board will be conducting random Clubroot of Canola Inspections as per County Policy AG(11) Club- root of Canola. i one app online With the increased spread of Clubroot of Cano- y aco e oun y ire er i e ues la within Central Alberta, canola growers must Fire permits can also be requested over the phone remain vigilant to limit the spread and minimize (403-782-6601) or in person at our o ce. the economic impacts of Clubroot of Canola. Symptoms include patches of premature rip- ening plants, shrivelled unfilled seed pods, and galls present on the plant’s root system. Swathing operations provide an excellent op- portunity to scout for the presence of Clubroot of Canola, as well as sclerotinia, and blackleg. If you spot patches of prematurely ripened Canola 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 con- tact: Dion Burlock, Manager of Agriculture & Envi- ronmental Services [email protected] / 403.782.8959
11 CountyCounty NewsNews -- OctoberAugust 18,18, 20172019 Responsible pet owners in Lacombe County While living in the country or a hamlet well as your neighbours, who could property and creating messes in often means more space and freedom be uncomfortable with dogs running flower beds, gardens, and children’s for you and your pets, animals don’t around their neighbourhood and the sandboxes. We agree this is a problem, understand where your property begins dog itself. In the end, this is a definite but enforcement of cats in Lacombe and where it ends. Animals running off win for 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, as frustrated with cats coming onto their • Ensure your cat is spayed/neutered klassickennels.com
We could be looking for YOU on our Board of Directors! Central Alberta Victim and Witness Support’s not-for-profi t mandate is to provide direct support, Stay up to date! information, referral and education for victims of crime or tragedy until their own support systems are in place. We provide services to the people of Blackfalds, Clive, Joff re, Springbrook, the Summer Follow us on Village of Gull Lake, a large portion of Lacombe County and a large portion of Red Deer County. social media We're expanding the capacity of our How to Apply: experienced and successful board in Contact [email protected] or order to strengthen our services to call 403-348-9839 to request a Board /LacombeCounty clients. If you have interest or experience Member Application Form or for further in fundraising or advertising, we'd information. Forms can also be found at love to hear from you. www.victimsupport.ca @LacombeCounty
REQUIREMENTS month), help with committee Victims’ Program work and contribute to/ • Willing to become lacombecounty.com • 18 years of age or older participate in fundraising knowledgeable about our • Previous board experience an events program and its fi nancial asset but not necessary • Willing to work in partnership aff airs • Willing to attend nine board with the local RCMP and • Must pass a criminal record meetings per year (2-4hrs per the Alberta Solicitor General check Help us Volunteer and make a real difference promote YOU! Do you know in your community! a business, person, place or volunteer you want to see profiled in County News? If so, email communications@ lacombecounty.com with your ideas, photographs or stories. 12 October 18, 2019 - County News Rural Address Signs: why YOU need one! WHAT IS RURAL ADDRESSING? emergency response situations. uses the township and range road through the County. Rural addressing is a system where network to establish the access point, The sign is cheaper than the fine! HOW SHOULD I INSTALL MY all developed properties in the or number, of a property in the rural • All residents have a rural RURAL ADDRESS SIGN? County (not including hamlets) are addressing sign. If it’s faded or area. An example of a rural address for • Must be in an obvious place next to assigned an address. The primary significantly damaged, then it’s time a residence or business located on a the driveway at the property line. purpose of rural addressing is to assist for a new one! quarter-section is 40317 RGE RD 280. • Should be clearly visible from emergency responders – police, fire • Replacement signs cost $30 HOW ARE PROPERTIES IN MULTI- public road (from either direction) and ambulance – to easily and quickly each (sign posts are $15 each). LOT SUBDIVISIONS ADDRESSED? and not obstructed by trees, find your home or business. It is also Lacombe County can come and Rural addresses are based off the buildings, etc. an easy method for other parties such instal a new sign and post for $88, access point from a township road or • Placed within 6.1 metres (20 ft) of as service and delivery companies to if needed. This can be arranged range road. In a multi-lot subdivision, either side of the shoulder of the locate your property. through Lacombe County. the address range will be the access primary access and 1 metre (3.3 Did you know: Lacombe County was • In some cases you will require to the subdivision itself, and then each feet) from the property boundary. one of the FIRST counties in Alberta to more signs if you have multiple lot will be assigned a preceding unit • Should be firmly attached to a post, implement a rural addressing system? residences on your property. number. Starting at the subdivision fence or other permanent fixture. Because of this, all development • The Bylaw infraction could cost entrance, lots are numbered in a clock- • Signs should be a minimum of properties in Lacombe County has a $500 if your sign is not posted, and wise direction and usually in increments 1 metre and no higher than 2.5 rural address assigned to them. $750 for any following violations. of four. A typical subdivision rural metres above natural ground level. address would look like this: 40311-18 • Should be on the right hand side of WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HOW ARE RURAL ADDRESSES RGE RD 280. the driveway, entering the property USING RURAL ADDRESSING CREATED? and far enough from the shoulder OVER A LEGAL LAND LOCATION? Lacombe County assigns the rural WHO IS RESPONSIBLE to allow snow removal. A rural address is a much more addresses. Rural addresses are based FOR MAINTAINING AND/OR accurate way to locate your property on the Township Road/Range Road REPLACING RURAL ADDRESS CAUTION should be exercised with than a legal land location. While a legal grid system. In many ways a rural SIGNS? any underground installation to avoid land location can identify a specific address resembles a town or city Once the initial sign has been installed contact with utilities. quarter section, a rural address will address. However, instead of using the by the County the property owner is pinpoint the access to your home or streets and avenues as the basis for responsible for the maintenance and For assistance with this, contact: business off of a range road, township addressing residences and businesses eventual replacement of the sign. ALBERTA ONE CALL AT 1-800-242- road or highway, which is critical in in a town or city, rural addressing Replacement signs can be ordered 3447 November 3-9 is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless and fireplace and other fuel-burning appliances are deadly. You can beat this silent killer by taking a few always be clear of snow and other debris. simple steps to keep your family step. Your first step • Gas and charcoal barbeques must be used out- Carbon monoxide is an is to install a carbon monoxide alarm. side, away from all doors, windows, vents, and other building openings. Never use barbeques in- invisible, silent, odourless killer. What is carbon monoxide? side garages, even if the garage doors are open. • Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the silent • Portable fuel-burning generators must be used killer because it is an invisible, tasteless and outdoors in well-ventilated areas away from win- odourless gas that can be deadly. dows, doors, vents and other building openings. • CO is produced when fuels such as propane, • Ensure all portable fuel-burning heaters are gasoline, natural gas, heating oil or wood do not vented properly, according to the manufacturer’s burn completely in fuel-burning appliances and instructions. devices such as furnaces, fireplaces, hot water • Never use the stove or oven to heat your home. heaters, stoves, barbeques, portable heaters and • Open the flu for adequate ventilation before using generators or vehicles. a fireplace . • Never run a vehicle or other fueled engine or mo- What to do if the CO alarm sounds tor inside a garage, even if the garage doors are • Exposure to CO can cause flu-like symptoms open. Always remove a vehicle from the garage such as headaches, nausea and dizziness, as immediately after starting it. well as confusion, drowsiness, loss of conscious- WAKE UP. ness and death. Testing and replacing CO alarms Carbon monoxide alarms save lives. • If your CO alarm sounds and you or other occu- • Test CO alarms every month by pressing the test pants suffer from symptoms of CO poisoning, get button. everyone out of the home immediately. Then call • Replace batteries every year. Replace CO alarms Learn more at ATCO.com/CO 9-1-1 or your local emergency services number according to the manufacturer's instructions. from outside the building. Safety is a core value at ATCO. That’s why during the month of November, we are encouraging Albertans to get a carbon monoxide alarm for their home. • If your CO alarm sounds and no one is suffering Know the sound of the CO alarm from symptoms of CO poisoning, check to see • Your CO alarm sounds different than your smoke if the battery needs replacing, or the alarm has alarm. Test both alarms monthly and make sure reached its "end-of-life" before calling 9-1-1. everyone in your home knows the difference between the two alarm sounds. How to prevent the build-up of CO in your home • Know the difference between the CO alarm's • Ensure fuel-burning appliances, chimneys and low-battery warning, end-of-life warning and an vents are cleaned and inspected by professionals emergency alarm – consult the CO alarm manu- every year before cold weather sets in. facturer’s instructions. • Ensure vents for the dryer, furnace, stove, 13 CountyCounty NewsNews -- OctoberAugust 18,18, 20172019 SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY September 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019 September 1, Development Applications Received 2019 to Septem- No. File No. Applicant Legal Description Proposed Development Decision ber 30, 2019 (Landowner) otherwise pending
Lot 1 Block 8 Plan 922 0136 1 119/19 Keith Rowley Single Family Residence Development (Pt. SE 24-40-25-W4M) Applications Received Lot 14 Block H Plan 3737KS 2 120/19 Dieter & Carmen Hercher Setback Relaxation Approved (Ebeling Subdivision - Gull Lake)
For more information, Unit 85 Condo Plan 102 2165 One Addition to Park Model 3 121/19 Dale & Rosanne Hrbachek Approved contact the Planning (Degraff's RV Resort) Recreational Unit Services Department Telus Communications Inc. 4 122/19 Pt. SW 22-40-28-W4M Communications Tower at 403-782-8389 c/o Scott Telecom Services Ltd.
Dale Freitag Covered Deck 5 123/19 Don & Joan Mattila Pt. NW 26-38-3-W5M Approved Director of Planning eplacement Services Single Family Residence 6 124/19 Marilyn McDonell Pt. NE 13-39-4-W5M Approved econd welling Anita O'Driscoll
Senior Planner Parcel B Plan 1769NY Renewal and Expansion 7 125/19 Thompson Ditching Approved (Pt. NE 23-40-27-W4M) of Existing Business Cajun Paradis No. File No. R &Applicant R Rentals Lot 11 LegalBlock 2Description Plan 012 1471 HeavyProposed Equipment Development Sales Decision 8 126/19 Planner / Development (Rebel Capital(Landowner) Management Ltd.) (Burbank Industrial Park) and Rental Business otherwise pending Officer Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 112 4439 9 127/19 Calvin & Laura Siebenga Single Family Residence Approved (Pt. NW 24-40-28-W4M) Peter Duke
Planner / Development Lot 1 Plan 962 2891 Expansion of Existing Milk 10 128/19 Darrell & Joy McCarty Officer (Pt. NW 20-41-25-W4M) Trucking Business
Florian Goetz 11 129/19 Dwayne & Holly Gaudry Pt. SW 05-39-03-W5M Addition to Residence Approved Jr. Planner /
Development Officer Parcel J Plan 1751HW, Kennel 12 130/19 David & Jackie Jaeb Pt. SE 36-40-27-W4M enewal, uff umble Allison Noonan George Smith Lot 30 Block 6 Plan 132 3742 Planning Services 13 131/19 Setback Relaxation Application Withdrawn (Russell & Myra Scarlett) (Birch Bay, Gull Lake) Administrative Assistant Minor Business and Trade Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 882 2882 14 132/19 Donald & Louise O'Connor enewal, oc s eavy uty (Pt. NW 31-39-27-W4M) Charmaine Tootell echanical ervices Planning Services Lot 6 Block 4 Plan 772 0917 Home Based Business, Major Receptionist 15 133/19 Michael Douglas Little (Hamlet of Joffre) enewal, ichael s efinishing
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Hunter & Penny Warford Pt. NE 1-39-23-W4M 18 S-032-19 Boundary Adjustment Lacombe County SE 1-39-23-W4M Joslyn Snow Memorial playground in Bentley open to public For more information contact the County’s Planning Services Department at 403-782-8389 Bentley School, who passed away suddenly from you, Thank you!!” a brain tumor, at the age of 27. One of Joslyn’s last “Thank you just doesn’t seem enough to express the wishes was to do something great for her community gratitude we feel to everyone who supported this proj- Dale Freitag and the kids she adored. In justAnita over O’Driscoll two years, the ect,” says Lane Moore, Chair of the Committee. Director of Planning Services committee was able to see JoslynSen Snow’sior Planne visionr for a new playground come to life within the Bentley com- While the playground and sport court is already set-up munity. and functioning, an official grand opening is scheduled Peter Duke Cajun Paradis Florian Goetz for May 1, 2020. Be sure to save the date! Planner/Development Officer Planner/DeveJill Howelopment is a teacher Officer at Bentley School,Jr. Planner/Development and said she Officer worked closely with Joslyn through Snow's role as an “It’s a very fitting date considering it's Jos’ birthday EA in the school. Howe said it truly is a point of pride, and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate this Charmaine Tootell joy and a true labour of love thatAllison brought Noonan this play - special young lady and this legacy project,” adds Lane Planning Services Receptionist ground and sport courtPlan ningto fruition. Services Howe Administrative said they Assistant hope Moore. From Bentley School, of the Wolf Creek Public all children who use the park feel included and loved, Over the next couple of weeks, please check your local School Division: as that is the legacy that Joslyn left behind. newspapers as we will be, officially, thanking all of our The Joslyn Snow Memorial Project committee has of- The committee wishes to thank the community of Bent- sponsors and donors. The committee requests that all ficially hit their target of $525,000 and the playground/ ley and surrounding areas for their amazing support of supporters of this project verify their sponsorship name sport court are open to the community! this project. “To the artists and makers who donated to and support level as we prepare to get the official sig- The work is far from done, though, as our committee is the Art Gala, the families who attended the Old Fash- nage in place, over the next few months. in the process of recognizing our many sponsors/do- ioned Carnival, participated in the You Got Flushed For a complete list of sponsors and donors, visit nors with advertising, signage and planning our grand fundraiser and those who bought tickets to the evening our website at: https://bentley.wolfcreek.ab.ca/play- opening ceremonies. We are also looking to add some with Dr. Jody Carrington, to name just a few of the ground-fundraiser. benches, picnic tables and garbage cans to help make many fundraising initiatives, for this project. To all our those areas even more user-friendly. major sponsors and everyone else who made dona- tions of money, equipment, facilities and labor, over the Josyln was an exceptional educational assistant, at past two years, in Joslyn’s memory, "Thank You, Thank 15 CountyCounty NewsNews -- OctoberAugust 18,18, 20172019 Ellis Bird Farm - October Update
September and October at Ellis Bird were damaged by this spring's fire and and have a display at the 2019 Battle Administrative Coordinator Farm has borne witness to the colourful constructing new fences to protect River Lieutenant Governor of Alberta changes in the season in the Aspen additional wildlife habitat. Ron Biel and Arts Awards gala held on October Ellis Bird Farm is looking to hire a part- Parkland. The wheat, pea and hay fields Claudia Lipski have continued to keep September 21 at Maskwacis. More time Administrative Coordinator. Job have been harvested and the long native the grass cut, watering in trees and information about this event can be duties would include: filing and archiving; grasses that remain rustle and sing allowing the shrubs planted in the spring found at https://www.battleriverarts.ca/. booking and scheduling programs and in the wind and fill the landscape with the space they need to get established. tours; assisting with event coordination, shades of yellow, brown and gold. The EBF team have been moving dirt, We are still looking for individuals grant applications, report writing and watering in trees and planting new trees enthusiastic about Ellis Bird Farm Gift Shop setup/inventory; running The migratory birds have almost all in preparation for future development to join our Board of Directors and of the EBF Visitor Centre; and other passed through, although the Canada north of the viewing tower. Lastly, Linda contribute their ideas. The EBF Board administrative duties. Approximately 500 Geese are still congregating in the fields Sommers and Ron Biel updated the EBF provides governance and oversight to hours per year on an as-needed basis. and on the ponds. Big brown bats were watering systems on the site so watering the organization. Board positions are Wage commensurate with experience. still in their bat house on September 28, next season will be more efficient. not overly demanding, but each member Submit resumes or contact for more but an October 11 check determined is expected to enthusiastically support information: [email protected] that they too have departed for their Betty Harding has been assisting the goals and vision of EBF, to attend winter hibernacula. We have spotted our head gardener, Linda Sommers, monthly meetings and to sit on at least Site Maintenance Foreman a lingering Swainson's Hawk in recent in the gardens. The two have been one committee. We are in need of Ellis Bird Farm is looking to hire a weeks, though they, too, should be gone cleaning up, splitting and maintaining members who have skills in the fields part-time site maintenance foreman. south shortly. the perennial beds and making plans to of agriculture, research and education. Job duties will include equipment develop the gardens further next year. Anyone interested in getting involved Several projects have been ongoing (tractors, lawn mowers, pumps, Betty has also been collecting seeds can contact EBF at info@ellisbirdfarm. kitchen equipment) maintenance, site throughout the fall. EBF has purchased from Winnie Ellis' heirloom perennials. ca. three new Purple Martin houses, to maintenance and minor repairs, and Look for these perennial seeds for sale minor construction. Approximately 400 replace the aging Jim Boyd houses. in the Visitor Centre in the spring and Finally, Ellis Bird Farm is hiring! We're Debra McKinnon of the Purple Martin looking to fill two separate part-time hours per year on as as-needed basis, add a floral legacy of the Ellises to your mostly over the summer months. Wage Conservancy volunteered to help us garden! positions: paint the boxes. Tony Blake has hard commensurate with experience. Submit been at work, fixing the fences that Ellis Bird Farm was pleased to attend resumes or contact for more information: [email protected]
16 October 18, 2019 - County News
Have you been to your local library Featured Fun & Events lately? Check out a few of these fun activities and events! Lacombe Library
Reading and Reception with Laurel DeedrickǦ Mayne . Tuesday, November 12, 1pm and 7pm Book ClubǦ Tues. November 5, 7pm
Armchair Travel & Local History sessions happenBentley monthly Library as well.
Movie NightǦ October 24th 7pmǦAladin Kid’s Art ClubǦ 1Ǧ2:30pm October 25th VRClive & Gaming Library Drop inǦ 2Ǧ5pm October 25th
Free Movie NightǦ October 18th 3:30pm BondingEckville over Library Books Ǧ October 23, 7Ǧ9pm
LACOMBE Free Family EventǦ October 24th 6Ǧ8pm at the CommunityBlackfalds Centre! Library Fun activities and food! MEMORIAL CENTRE Board Games FunǦ 1Ǧ5pm October 20th Young Writers– October 26th 11amǦ1pm Submit your events to the community event calendar at lacombetourism.com Alberta Diabetes Foundation Looking for tourism maps, information Halloween Howl! and things to do in the region? Visit lacombetourism.com and follow Registration: 4pm. Lacombe Regional Tourism on Facebook, 3K run starts 5:40pm. 5K run starts 5:35pm 10K run starts 5:30pm Instagram and Twitter! TO REGISTER, visithttps://www.events.runningroom.com/site/? raceId=16587 Partner Profile
Lacombe City Cinemas
have three cinemas showcasing new movies each week with special viewing deals on weekend matinees, holidays, PD days and Tuesdays. The theatre may also be rented for PRIVATE VIEWINGS like parties or employee appreciation, FUND RAISING opportunities to host a special showing, or TRAINING, & EDUCATION hosting a presentation has never looked better! Www.LacombeCityCinemas.ca Ph. 403Ǧ782Ǧ7853
17 CountyCounty NewsNews -- OctoberAugust 18,18, 20172019 Rural Community Lacombe County Residents: Outreach Lacombe Family and Community Support Services DID YOU KNOW? in partnership with the Town of Bentley and the Village of Clive are pleased to announce the Lacombe Connex rides are available to seniors and others unable to access regular continuation of the FCSS Rural Community Outreach Program. transportation because of age, cost or ability. Connex buses are wheelchair accessible. In January 2019 residents will be able to continue to access individualized support services WHERE CONNEX TRAVELS: COST: BOOKINGS: in Bentley and in Clive. Connex provides transportation within County Trips – Local round trip is Please call 403-786-9000 and leave the City of Lacombe and to Lacombe $15.00 (from a rural residence to City a message** What is Community County rural residents within a 20 km of Lacombe) Outreach? radius of the City of Lacombe. HOURS OF OPERATION: • Outreach services are Medical round trips to Red Deer - offered to individuals Please Note: Connex DOES NOT $50.00 plus $7.50 (Local County trip) Monday to Friday and families who need provide transportation to/from other 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. assistance as a result of municipalities within Lacombe County. issues related to poverty, such as low income; inadequate housing or oo ings s oul be ma e at least 2 ours in a ance an are base on space an sc e ule a ailability homelessness; family or For more information on the Connex transportation service, contact relationship changes; or other basic needs. Lacombe Connex at 403-786-9000 or 403-782-6637 • Services include but are or visit www.lacombefcss.net. not limited to: support, advocacy, referrals, Lacombe Connex is off ered through Lacombe & District FCSS accessing resources, in partnership with the City of Lacombe and Lacombe County. community networking, social and life skill development and goal setting. • Comprehensive case management will be made available based upon assessed client needs. • Outreach services are intended to help reduce barriers, and increase the independence and quality of life of individuals and families accessing services.
Participation in outreach services is voluntary and free of charge. Outreach services will be offered by appointment on: • 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at the FCSS office in Clive • 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at the Sr. Drop In Center in Bentley
To make an appointment or for further information please contact: Connie Malena, BRE, BASW, RSW, Community Outreach Worker Cell: (403) 506-2830 Email: ruraloutreach@ lacombefcss.net
18 Opportunities in Greenhouse Workshop
This workshop provides new or potential greenhouse producers with information to allow them to make industry-entry decisions. The workshops will assist participants in understanding market options and market opportunities, economic realities, industry demands, regulations, and other related information and resources. There will be crop-specific economic examples, as well as a presentation by an existing operation.
Registration Information
Date: November 8, 2019 Lacombe Memorial Centre - Country Room (South), 5214 - 50 Avenue, Lacombe, AB
8 to 9 am - Registration Time: October 18, 2019 - County News 9 am to 12:15 pm - Industry Trends/Overview; Market Channel OpportunitiesOptions/Requir ements;Opportunities Real Life Stories in Greenhouse in Vegetables Workshop 12:15 to 1 pm - LunchW andorkshop Networking 1 to 4:30 pm - Economic Realities - Cost of Production/Labour/Energy This workshop provides new or potential This workshop provides new or potential field greenhouse producers with information to allow vegetable producers with information to allow them them to make industry-entry decisions.Ef ficiency/Management;The to make Regulations industry-entry decisions. The workshops workshops will assist participants in understanding will assist participants in understanding market market options and market opportunities, economic options and market opportunities, economic realities, industry demands, regulations,4:30 and other pm - Workshop endsrealities, industry demands, regulations, and other related information and resources. There will be related information. There will be crop-specific crop-specific economic examples, as well as a economic examples, as well as a presentation by presentation by an existing operation. Cost: $15/person (plus GST) an existing operation.
Registration Information Lunch andRegistration snacks Information provided. Date: November 8, 2019 Date: October 29, 2019 Lacombe Memorial Centre - Country Room (South), Lacombe Memorial Centre - Centennial South Room, 5214 - 50 Avenue, Lacombe, AB 5214 - 50 Avenue, Lacombe, AB Register: To register online, visit: Time: 8 to 9 am - Registration Time: 8 to 9 am - Registration 9 am to 12:15 pm - Industry Trends/Overview; Market Channel 9 am to 12:15 pm - Industry Trends/Overview; Market Channel Options/Requirements; Real Life Stories Options/Requirements; Real Life Stories 12:15 to 1 pm - Lunch and Networking https://eservices.alberta.ca/opportunitiesingreenhouses.html 12:15 to 1 pm - Lunch and Networking 1 to 4:30 pm - Economic Realities - Cost of Production/Labour/Energy 1 to 4:30 pm - Economic Realities - Cost of Production/Labour/Processing; Efficiency/Management; Regulations To register overRegulations the phone, call: 1-800-387-6030 4:30 pm - Workshop ends 4:30 pm - Workshop ends Cost: $15/person (plus GST) Cost: $15/person (plus GST) Lunch and snacks provided. Lunch and snacks provided. Registration deadline: November 4, 2019 Register: To register online, visit: Register: To register online, visit: https://eservices.alberta.ca/opportunitiesinvegetables.html https://eservices.alberta.ca/opportunitiesingreenhouses.html To register over the phone, call: 1-800-387-6030 To register over the phone, call: 1-800-387-6030 Registration deadline: October 23, 2019 Registration deadline: November 4, 2019
Opportunities in Fruit Workshop
This workshop provides new or potential fruit producers with information to allow them to make industry-entry decisions. The workshops will assist participants in understanding market options and market opportunities, economic realities, industry demands, regulations, and other related information and resources. There will be crop-specific economic examples, as well as a presentation by an existing operation.
Registration Information
Date: October 28, 2019 Lacombe Memorial Centre - South Centennial Room, Do you have an after hours service image to fill out a simple form 5214 - 50 Ave, Lacombe, AB concern? Or don't have time to make Time: 8 to 9 am - Registration a phone call? MY LACOMBE COUNTY APP 9 am to 12:15 pm - Industry Trends/Overview; Market Channel Options/Requirements; Real Life Stories If you have an iPhone, make sure to 12:15 to 1 pm - Lunch and Networking Lacombe County has several download the myLacombeCounty 1 to 4:30 pm - Economic Realities - Cost of Production/Labour/Processing; ways for residents to make non- app from the Apple Store. Not only Regulations 4:30 pm - Workshop ends emergency service requests. can you submit service requests from Cost: $15/person (plus GST)
your mobile device, but you can also Lunch and snacks provided. ONLINE request fire permits, see the latest Register: To register online, visit: Go to www.lacombecounty.com, and news in Lacombe County, and find https://eservices.alberta.ca/opportunitiesinfruit.html click on the Submit Service Request contact information (to name a few). To register over the phone, call: 1-800-387-6030 Registration deadline: October 22, 2019 19 CountyCounty NewsNews -- OctoberAugust 18,18, 20172019 TransCanada Trail Location: The first section stretches 8 km between the City of Lacombe and the Town of Blackfalds. The second section is 2 km from the Town of Blackfalds south to explore the Blindman River. & play Details: The TransCanada Trail in Lacombe County winds its way through farmland, around Lacombe Lake and past Kuhnen Park towards the Town of Blackfalds. Continuing through the town and south, a pedestrian bridge crosses Culture & Harvest Festival Celebrated in the Blindman River Day Use Area to link with Red Deer County. Lacombe The TransCanada Trail is a non-profit, (From left) City of Lacombe Mayor Grant Creasey, Lacombe County Reeve registered charity. Their mission is to Paula Law, Lacombe Tourism Executive Director Angelique Hand, and MLA promote and assist in the development Ron Orr welcomed the Honourable Leela Aheer, Alberta Minister of Culture, and use of the Trail in every province and Multiculturalism and Status of Women, on her first official visit to Lacombe territory. on September 29, 2019 during the Culture and Harvest Festival. The Lacombe Culture and Harvest Festival is an annual festival that cele- Today, over 18,000 kilometres of Trail brates agricultural heritage and showcases the arts and culture of our lively, have been developed. Once fully vibrant and diverse community. It runs in conjunction with National Culture connected, the Trail will stretch nearly Days and Alberta Culture Days. 24,000 kilometres from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic oceans, linking ~ Photo courtesy of the City of Lacombe Canadians in close to 1,000 communities.
Lacombe County is home to a number of parks, trails and public spaces for everyone to enjoy. For a full list and map of Lacombe County parks & trails locations, please visit https://www.lacombecounty.com/index.php/parks-and-trails. If you encounter any issues with our parks, please contact us at 403-782-8379, or report it through the myLacombeCounty app.
20 October 18, 2019 - County News COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS September 12, 2019 TOWN OF BLACKFALDS/LACOMBE COUNTY authorized to enter into an acquisition agreement held on September 3, 2019 was invalidated due INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN with the landowner of the NE 1-39-23 W4M for the to an administrative error. This was a joint public The draft Blackfalds Intermunicipal Development purchase of +/- 2.582 acres of land; and further, those hearing held by Ponoka County, Lacombe County, the Plan (IDP) was presented for Council’s information lands will be consolidated with the SE 1-39-23 W4M. Summer Village of Gull Lake and the Summer Village prior to the public open house scheduled for October This acquisition will ensure that the existing trail is of Parkland Beach. 10, 2019. The IDP is a collaborative plan between within the boundaries of the Kuhnen Natural Area. Lacombe County and the Town of Blackfalds which By resolution of Council a new public hearing will will guide land use and development that is mutually FIRE SERVICES AGREEMENTS – VILLAGE be held on October 10, 2019 commencing at 11:00 beneficial. OF ALIX, TOWN OF BENTLEY, VILLAGE OF a.m. at the Lacombe County Administration Office. CLIVE Representations made at the September 3, 2019 LONG RANGE ROAD CONSTRUCTION Fire Services Agreements between Lacombe County public hearing will be included as part of the record. SCHEDULE 2020-2024 and the Town of Bentley and the Villages of Alix and Each municipality will host individual public hearings Council was presented with the 2020-2024 Road Clive received Council approval. at their regularly scheduled Council meetings. Construction Schedule, which identifies the long-term transportation needs of the County and the projects MEETING WITH MLAS/MPS BYLAW NO. 1305/19 planned for the next five years. The Schedule Council was advised that the Minister of Environment Bylaw No. 1305/19, a bylaw of Lacombe County to received the approval of Council. and Parks, Jason Nixon and MLA Ron Orr will attend amend the Lacombe County Land Use Bylaw No. the October 10, 2019 Council meeting. Council 1237/17, to change the zoning of approximately 3.68 FIVE-YEAR BRIDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN identified a number of topics for discussion. ha (9.11 ac) on Lot 15 Block 1 Plan 162 0927, from Based on Lacombe County Policy OP(42) Bridge Agricultural ‘A’ District to Business Industrial ‘I-BI’ Management Plan criteria has been established RMA CONVENTION – MEETING WITH RCMP District received first reading by Council. A public for the replacement of Lacombe County’s bridge COMMANDING OFFICER AND MANAGEMENT hearing regarding Bylaw No. 1305/19 will be held on structures. The proposed five-year Bridge Program TEAM October 10, 2019 commencing at 11:15 a.m. was presented for Council’s consideration. By By resolution of Council the County Manager was resolution of Council the five-year Bridge Program authorized to arrange an appointment with the RCMP TOWN OF BLACKFALDS PROPOSED ARENA/ was adopted; and further, the County Manager was Commanding Officer and Management Team at the LIBRARY PROJECT authorized to tender and award the bridge projects for RMA Fall Convention being held in November 2019. Representatives from the Town of Blackfalds and ACI 2020. Architects provided a presentation on the proposed BYLAW NO. 1302/19 GULL LAKE Arena/Library Project highlighting the various KUHNEN NATURAL AREA – LAND INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN components and amenities for the proposed facility. ACQUISITION The public hearing for the draft Gull Lake By resolution of Council the County Manager was Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) which was COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS September 26, 2019 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PLAN information on two proposed resolutions for the RMA Regularly Scheduled Council authorized the County Manager to tender and Central Zone meeting regarding: award for the capital equipment at an estimated value • Community Peace Officer – Enforcement on Meetings for Lacombe of $4,263,000 and to dispose of the existing units at an Highways estimated trade-in or private sale value of $1,050,111. • Grant Community Peace Officers access to County Council / Council The difference between the purchase of the new units Conducted Energy Weapons for officer safety Committee and the sale of the old units for $3,212,889 will be funded from the Capital Equipment Reserve. BYLAW 1306/19 – VILLAGE OF ALIX ICF AGREEMENT Committee of the Whole 2020 PAVING PROJECTS Council gave first, second and third reading to Bylaw First Tuesday of every second month Council was presented with the 2020 Paving Program No. 1306/19, the Bylaw to approve the Village of Alix and authorized the County Manager to tender and and Lacombe County Intermunicipal Collaborative at 9 a.m. award for the 2020 paving projects, including the Framework. Council & MPC widening and overlay of the west portion of the Second and fourth Thursday of every Centreview Road and the overlay of Woody Nook BYLAW 1307/19 - TOWN OF BENTLEY ICF month, starting at 9 a.m. Road. AGREEMENT Council gave first, second and third reading to BRIDGE PROJECT COMPLETED Bylaw No. 1307/19, the Bylaw to approve the Town The public and media are welcome to A presentation on completed bridge projects in of Bentley and Lacombe County Intermunicipal attend all Council & MPC meetings. Lacombe County was received for information. Collaborative Framework.
An agenda will be posted to the TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE – RECREATIONAL BYLAW 1308/19 - VILLAGE OF CLIVE ICF website prior to the meeting. FUNDING AGREEMENT The Recreation Funding Agreement between the Town Council gave first, second and third reading to Bylaw Council Highlights & Minutes of Sylvan Lake and Lacombe County for 2019 to 2023 No. 1308/19, the Bylaw to approve Village of Clive can be found on our website was approved by Council. and Lacombe County Intermunicipal Collaborative under the ‘Council’ Link on Framework. the main page - or scan the RMA CENTRAL ZONE RESOLUTIONS QR code above with your Council heard a presentation from the County’s smartphone! Community Services Director providing additional 21 CountyCounty NewsNews -- OctoberAugust 18,18, 20172019 AROUND THE COUNTY Lacombe County Business Profi le Project Management and/or Civil Engineering Services for Projects in Alberta and Western Canada.
ABOUT SITE ENGINEERING for lift station pump to save on budget, TECHNOLOGY INC. (SET INC.) the force main was a horizontal drill for Site Engineering budget savings, design drawings, tender, Technology Inc contract administration, construction Survey, (SET Inc) is inspections, progress reports, winterization located in Red manual, Construction Completion Certifi cate, Deer and has been Final Acceptance Certifi cate, and As-built servicing Alberta Drawings. public and private clients since 2013. Some projects require services such as Site Engineering Topographical Survey / Construction Survey, Technology Inc Assessments, provides services project for Engineering, Survey, Planning (ASP, management Outline Plan), and Project Management / services for Construction Management. testing of water line installations A municipal project with fl ooding issues. and fi re hydrant Site Engineering Technology Inc provided testing, and services with inspections a discharge to Site Engineering two alternatives has provided services from raw land to fi nal – a golf acceptance certifi cate, as well as Alberta course and Building Code Coordinating Registered alternative to Professional. highway ditch. The services Other Services such as: Assessments for encompassed: Land may include site plan, Traffi c Impact Council/ Assessments / Roadway Design, Storm CAO and Water Management Reports, Drainage public liaison, / Grading Plans, Potable Water Design, topographical survey, drainage easements, Wastewater (Sanitary / Septic) Design, planning alternatives, storm water Building Grade Plan, Earthwork Quantities, management modeling 1:100 year event, Design / Drawings, Specifi cations / Tender Sargent Community Hall drainage and report / Alberta Environment / Contract Administration, Quantity Survey approval, irrigation license approval, lift / Calculations, Progress Payments, station and electrical coordination – single Inspections, Construction Completion EVENTS phase power with a three-phase converter Certifi cate. Sargent Hall is located • December 21; 7:30 p.m. on the North West corner Old fashioned Christmas of Township Road 40-0 Concert with skits and (Sargent Lakeside Road) carols and Range Road 24-3 • January 25 2020: 6:30 (Haynes Road). p.m. Potluck Dinner and Don Nikonetz P.Tech.(Eng.) #36 – 4917 48th Street Call/Text: 403.597.1024 Annual General Meeting CEO / President Red Deer, AB Email: [email protected] Everyone is welcome to join www.site-eng.ca us for the upcoming events For more information, please for the 2019 year: call George 403 784 3654 or Marie 784 3444. • November 30: 6:30 p.m. Potluck dinner followed by the Christmas Bingo
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Lacombe Performing Arts: HAYNES HALL Concert Announcement Annual Harvest Supper Sometimes in Winter will October 23, 2019 feature the world premiere of Dr. James Bicigo's Doors open at 5 pm composition, Songs of a Pioneer. This set of seven tuneful songs will be sung Make a by Dr. Danica Hoffart, Chantal Boos, and Sha- ron Braun. The Central SPLASH Alberta Chamber Players at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre also have some popular 5429 53rd Street favorites in store, including Blood Sweat and Tears' The Gary Moe Sportsplex is home to the Sometimes in Winter, The Mamas and the Papas' California Drea- Kinsmen Aquatic Centre (KAC). Come take a min' (also sung by their three fabulous singers), and Skating from dip at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre. We offer A Charlie Brown Christmas. They will open our program with Tchia- a climbing wall, small slide, rope, wibit and kovsky's November - In the Troika (Sleigh) from his composition The many special events throughout the year. Seasons. This little sleigh ride is very reminiscent of his music from The Nutcracker. What’s Happening:
Featuring The Central Alberta Chamber Players: • Wibit Swim, Fridays, 6 - 9 pm Karen Gustafson – Trumpet • Halloween Bash: October 25, 2019 Louise McMurray – Horn 5:30 - 9:30 pm James Bicigo – Trombone • Toonie Swim from 1:00 - 3:00 pm on all With Special Guests: Wolf Creek School District PD Days Chantal Boos – Mezzo Soprano For more information on the KAC schedule, swim club, Sharon Braun – Mezzo Soprano pool rentals and advanced courses call 403.782.1277 Danica Hoffart – Soprano or visit www.lacombe.ca/pool.
November 21st | Doors Open 7 pm | Show begins 7:30 pm Tickets $20 | Lacombe Performing Arts Centre: 5227 C&E Trail,
Contact Lacombe Performing Arts Centre to find out where you can get your tickets: 403-588-4386 or [email protected]. FORSHEE COMMUNITY HALL
Located on Hwy 20 between Bentley & Rimbey, Forshee Hall is a modern building with a well equipped commercial kitchen and table seating for up to 160 people. It has a stage, new sound system and a great dance floor.
This venue is perfect for wedding receptions, family reunions, community dances, meetings, etc. It includes a large playing field, fire pit and ample RV parking. Rental rates are very reasonable and discounts are available for local community events.
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