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January 22, 2022 - County News
Friday, January 22, 2022 | Volume 1
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2 Economic Development / Public Meeting -Qualico Dev.
3 Community Grants / Public Meeting - Alberta Views
4 Marketing Workshop / Public Meeting - Recovery Centre
7 Snow Removal on County Roads
8 Wildlife Corridor Workshop/ Ice Fishing Hut Regulations
9 Spring Tune Up - Save the Date
10 Agriculture
11 Economic SPOTlight
12-13 Long-Range Road Construction
14 Subdivision Activity & Map
16 Council Highlights
19 Employment Opportunities
20-21 LCHS Awards
22-23 Around the County
Alberta RCMP has officially launched their brand-new mo-bile app for iOS and Android devices. The app has been developed to simplify online user experience on mobile devices to ensure that Albertans can access information quickly and conveniently. The app is available as a free download through Apple or Google Play.
Developing the app allows the Alberta RCMP to provide the public with online access to news, crime reporting, detachment locations, crime mapping and statistics, and a map for initiatives like Project Lock Up. The app also pro-vides access to partner law enforcement services, men-tal health supports, Crime Stoppers and links to Alberta RCMP social media accounts.
"An app is an easy way for the public to stay connected and report crime to the police along with gaining quick and easy access to Alberta RCMP news and information," said Supt. Peter Tewfik, Officer in charge of the Alberta RCMP's Community Safety and Wellbeing Branch. "Hav-ing an app will provide the public with an option for digital accessibility that is convenient and centralized."
Even though the app provides convenient links to Alberta RCMP social media account, this app will not replace existing website, social media feeds, or other sources for information. The tool also will not replace other methods of crime reporting, engagement, or emergency assistance.
Citizens should remember that social media posts or use of other third-party crime apps are not appropriate ways to report a crime.
If you need to contact the Alberta RCMP or to report a crime, please remember the following:
For emergencies, or if you see a crime in progress, phone 911.For non-emergency property crimes, you can file your re-port online through the Alberta RCMP app, or contact your nearest RCMP detachment.If you have information about a crime and wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.For scams and fraud, contact your local detachment and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.caIn full compliance with Canadian privacy laws for mobile apps by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commis-sioner of Alberta, the Alberta RCMP app will not track or monitor users in any way.
~ Alberta RCMP Media Release
Alberta RCMP launch mobile app to help keep Albertans informed
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Do you need help with...• Finding the right site to set up or
expand your business
• Navigating the development process
• Creating business plans
• Marketing and telling your story
• Accessing funding & grants
• Expanding or training your team
• Selling your product online
• Connecting with resources (eg. other business organizations, supports, etc.)
We want to help youGROW in 2022!!
Contact Monica BartmanEconomic Development Officer
www.lacombecounty.com
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING PROPOSED PALM COVE REDISTRICTING
An application for a redistricting has been submitted to Lacombe County by Qualico Developments West Ltd., within the NW34 39-2-5, adjacent to Sylvan Lake. Lacombe County previously approved a 59 lot subdivision for the initial stage on this site. The current subdivision application retains the originally approved number of lots. An Online Public Information Meeting is being held to convey the development intentions for the site and to gather input from stakeholders. Project representatives, the landowner and consultants will be in attendance to answer questions. If you would like additional information, or if you are unable to attend the public information meeting times, please contact the meeting organizer (contact info below). PRE-REGISTRATION WITH THE MEETING ORGANIZER IS REQUIRED FOR ONE OF THE MEETING TIME SLOTS A copy of the draft development and subdivision concept, together with supporting technical studies are available for viewing on the County’s website at: www.lacombecounty.com
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 7, 2022 Online Meeting Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2022 Available Time Slots: 4:00pm to 4:30pm 4:45pm to 5:15pm 6:15pm to 6:45pm 7:00pm to 7:30pm Online Meeting Format: Microsoft Teams (via web browser or app) Feedback Deadline: February 11, 2022 MEETING ORGANIZER: Chris Davis Davis Consulting Group 780-990-9010 [email protected]
Wolf Creek - Let’s ConnectBoundary & Grade Configuration Community Engagement
Wolf Creek Public Schools is adding a new High School in Blackfalds!
Students from Blackfalds and area currently attend high school in Lacombe. A new school will bring some new changes. The division is excited about the opportunities the new school will provide, this includes assessing the current attendance boundaries and the grade configurations of all schools in Blackfalds and Lacombe.
We want all Blackfalds and Lacombe and area families, students, staff, and the broader community to have their say in this process.
How to get startedYou may participate in the online engagement process between February 1-15, 2022 by scanning the QR code, or by visiting the web address below. Then click on the “Let’s Connect” link on the homepage. The engagement is a multi-step process that will seek input from stakeholders on attendance boundaries for Blackfalds and Lacombe, as well as on grade configurations.
We will use the information to develop options for public input, before finalizing a recommended option(s) for consideration by the Wolf Creek Public Schools’ Board of Trustees.
www.wolfcreek.ab.caLet’s Connect at:
Lacombe County Economic Development Updates
Request for Proposals: Lacombe County Economic Development Strategy. Lacombe County invites qualified service providers to submit proposals to create a comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (EDS) that will clearly outline priorities for the next five years. RFP closes February 11, 2022 at 2PM. Visit www.lacombecounty.com for full details
Business Resource Information. Whether you are starting a new business, relocating, or considering an expansion, Lacombe County’s Economic Development Officer can play a role in nurturing the process. Our aim is to support businesses at every stage of development.
We recently added a section to our website of Business Resources and Links. You can find it at https://www.lacombecounty.com/index.php/business-resources.
Questions? Contact Monica Bartman, Economic Development Officer, 403-782-8389.
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A copy of the draft Development Concept Plan together with supporting technical studies are available for viewing on the County’s website at www.lacombecounty.com
An application has been submitted to Lacombe County proposing to re-zone NW21 39-3-W5M. The site formally operated as the Last Hill Golf Course up until 2009. The proposed land use will be P-R Recreation District to accommodate the proposed Alberta Views RV and Golf Resort, including a 9-hole golf course and 100 recreational vehicle sites.
If the re-zoning application is approved, it will allow for the potential construction of recreational vehicle sites within the existing golf course property. Current plans are to develop 100 RV units that will have full services. These sites will be leased for full year occupancy for members of the golf club to allow for play and stay type service. This means that a site would be leased to a customer on a yearly basis, with access to services only during the camping season, typically May to October of each year. To create room for the RV sites, the golf course will be reduced to a 9-hole course, allowing for a portion of previous holes 10-18 to be converted into the RV park. Access to the RV sites and the golf course will remain in the same location as before. The clubhouse has been renovated significantly in 2015 and 2016 in anticipation of the development of the RV sites and re-opening of the golf course. If you are unable to attend the public meeting, or wish to provide additional comments, please send them directly to the developer by February 22, 2022, using one of the methods below:
CONTACT: Bill MacLean
EMAIL: [email protected]
MAIL: 20711 – 5th Avenue SW Edmonton, Alberta T6M 2P4
PHONE: 780-405-4354
PUBLIC MEETING
FEBRUARY 15th, 2022 5:00PM to 7:00PM
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION AT 5:15PM
ALBERTA VIEWS RV AND GOLF RESORT CLUB HOUSE
350m SOUTH OF TOWNSHIP ROAD 394 ON
RANGE ROAD 34
LACOMBE COUNTY
Lacombe County is committed to strengthening the quality of life for residents and fostering civic pride by providing financial support for community programs, events and activities.
Policy RC(9) - County Support of Community Programs, Events and Activities provides additional support for organizations in the County and its urban municipalities, as well as for the municipalities themselves. Support will be given for events and activities which are held for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public, demonstrate a financial need, and other criteria explained in the policy.
The application deadline is February 1, 2022; applicants will be advised by March 31st of the status of their application.
Policy Guidelines/Procedures:Eligibility: Urban municipalities within the County, and community organizations in the urban municipalities within the County and within Lacombe County are eligible for funding, subject to the following guidelines:
To be eligible for consideration, programs: • Must demonstrate a need for financial support from the
County;• Must be held for the enjoyment and benefit of the general
public;• Must be hosted on an annual basis and/or recognize
significant milestone events;• Must not charge an admission, entrance or registration
fee for the program, event or activity;• Must receive at least an equivalent amount of funding
from the urban municipality in which the program, event or activity is being held as that being requested from the County;
• Must receive at-least an equal amount of funding from the community organization if the program, event or activity is being held in the County; and
• Must take place in the County, or in the urban municipalities within the County in 2022.
The following are not eligible for support under this policy:• capital facilities and equipment; • youth and adult sports teams and associated
programs, events and activities; • school reunions; • private functions; • community organizations, programs, events and
activities that receive support from the County through other programs or policies.
Funding Allotment & Allocation:Funding will be based on $0.75 per capita based on the current year official population of Lacombe County and the urban municipalities within the County, with a $1,000 minimum allotment per town or village, and a $500 minimum allotment per summer village.
To view the Policy and a downloadable application form, see the County Website at www.lacombecounty.com under the County Information tab at the top of the home page, and click on Policies on the left hand menu.
Community Program Grants available
SHOP LOCALEAT LOCAL
SPEND LOCALThese are hard times for many Albertans. You can make a difference by supporting local businesses and restaurants. When you shop local, the money STAYS local and supports local charities, community organizations and events.
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Snow Removal Concerns
Did you know that pushing snow out of your driveway across the road is not only illegal – it can be danger-ous.
Blocking all or part the road can lead to accidents be-cause the large snow piles may obstruct visibility. In addition, the snow clearing equipment can damage the
roadway by creating ridges on the surface.
Lacombe County reminds residents to refrain from this activity. If you require assistance with snow removal, please contact a contractors in the area.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT TO ALLOW FOR A SPECIAL DISCRETIONARY USE “TREATMENT CENTRE” ON THE EXACT LAND Pt. SW-16-39-01-W5M
FIRST PUBLIC MEETING Notice is given that WORK ON THAT INC. is in the process to file an application to amend the Lacombe County Land Use Bylaw (LUB) to allow for a special discretionary use “Treatment Centre” on a 30.918 hectares (76.34 acres) property located at the intersection of Range Road 1-4 and Township Road 392, on the exact land Pt. SW-16-39-01-W5M. A document describing the future requested usage will be available for consultation, and general public is invited to participate in a Public Meeting, by coming at the property, located at 1328 Township Road 392 on February 3, 2022 between 5:00PM and 7:00PM (Powerpoint presentation at 5:15PM) where the project will be presented and the proponents will be available to take comments and answer questions. Public Meeting Location: 1328 Township Road 392 Lacombe County, Alberta, T4E 2W6 A copy of the Land Use Bylaw amendment request and development information is available for viewing on the County’s website at www.lacombecounty.com. Further information regarding this project can be obtained from: Ben Trudeau, B. Sc. URB Phone: (780) 916-0347 Email: [email protected] Mail: 10043 81 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB, T6E 1W7
If you are unable to attend the public meeting or wish to provide additional comments, please send them directly to the developer by February 10, 2022.
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SAFETY FIRST
When to call 911?: Complaints vs. emergencies
We often get asked, "When should we call 911?" 911 is for police, fire, or medical emergencies when immediate action is required: someone’s health, safety or property is in imminent jeopardy, or a crime is in progress. 911 should be called for: Any life-threatening emergency, any crime in progress and for impaired drivers.
Local police stations have complaint lines that can be called if you require police assistance. This number should be used for crimes that have occurred in the past, noise complaints and minor incidents.
For general inquiries and complaints during the day, please call:• Bashaw RCMP - (780) 372-3593• Blackfalds RCMP - (403) 885-3333• Sylvan Lake RCMP - (403) 887-3333• Rimbey RCMP - (403) 843-2223
• Ponoka RCMP - (403) 783-4471• Lacombe Police - (403) 782-3279
If you accidentally call 911:Please stay on the line and advise the operator it was an accident. If a 911 hang-up is received the RCMP will follow-up by finding out who the number is registered to, and calling and sending police of-ficers to your location to ensure you are okay. This process takes up a lot of time, so if you accidentally call 911, stay on the line, or answer the phone when they call back. You will not get in trouble.
Don't program 911 into your speed dial. It only takes a second to dial it and when it's pre-programmed, it's easy to dial accidentally.
While the office remains open, Lacombe County is following AHS guidelines and some County staff continue to work from home.
As such, the public is advised to call ahead to ensure the staff member you wish to meet with is in the office. Please note that all staff members are available via email and cell phone.
We ask that you consider using the following
alternative service options:• Phone (403-782-6601)• Email ([email protected])• Online service request portal• Facebook (@LacombeCounty)
Please use teleconference or video-conference tools whenever possible to meet with staff. In-person meetings with staff can be scheduled by contacting the employee directly, or by phoning the main office line for assistance.
Seat Belts: How They Save Lives
Do you snap in your seat belt as soon as you get in the car? Do your children have the right safety seats for their weight and age?
It's been proven time and again, on back roads and superhighways: A seat belt can save a life in a collision.
Seat Belt Safety: 5-Way ProtectionSeat belts prevent occu-pants of the vehicle from serious injury in five ways. A seat belt:• Keeps the occupants of
the vehicle inside. It’s clearly a myth that people are better off being thrown clear from the crash. People thrown from a vehicle are four times more likely to be killed than those who remain inside.
• Restrains the strongest parts of the body. Restraints are designed to contact your body at its strongest parts. For an older child and adult, these parts are the hips and shoul-ders, which is where the seat belt should be strapped.
• Spreads out any force from the collision. Lap-and-shoulder belts spread the force of the crash over a wide area of the body. By putting less stress on any one area, they can help you avoid serious injury. A shoulder strap also helps keep your head and upper body away from the dashboard, steer-ing wheel, and other hard interior parts of the automobile should you stop suddenly or be hit by another vehicle.
• Helps the body to slow down. What is it that causes injury? A quick change in speed. Seat belts help extend the time it takes for you to slow down in a crash.
• Protects your brain and spinal cord. A seat belt is designed to protect these two critical areas. Head injuries may be hard to see immediately, but they can be deadly. Likewise, spinal cord injuries can have serious consequences.
Seat Belt Safety: Buckle Up CorrectlyAdjusting your seat belt properly is a must: Getting the right fit is as important as wearing it. The strap that goes across your lap should fit snugly over your hips and upper thigh area. If the belt rides up on the stomach, it could cause serious injuries in a crash.
Shoulder belts should rest securely across your chest and shoulders. Don’t ever let the strap fall across your neck or face and never place the strap under your arms or behind your back. Any one of these positions may allow serious injury.
Seat Belt Safety: Rules for Infants and ChildrenChildren are not small adults — they need specialized protection in a moving vehicle. Their skeletal structure is different. Age, height, and weight determine the safest way for a child to travel.
Seat Belt Safety: A Clear Message. It takes only a few seconds to buckle up once you get in the car. Why wouldn’t you?
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2022 Mirror Dog Tags Dog tag renewals will be mailed out December 1, 2021. The fee is $15.00 for an altered dog and $25.00 for an unaltered dog. After February 28, 2022, the cost increases to $30 for an altered dog and $50 for an unaltered dog. For more information, please call (403) 782-6601 or visit www.lacombecounty.com (County Services >Hamlet of Mirror>Policies/Bylaws>Dog Control)
Friends of the Mirror Library Society The library is open Wednesdays 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. If you are interested in the library, we invite you to join our Mirror Library Board. Your interest and input are welcomed!
Jolly Seniors Pancake breakfast every second Sunday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
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.
Mirror Royal Canadian Legion Branch 189 - 5015 50th Avenue Meat Draws Saturday at 4 p.m. General meetings second Sunday at 1 p.m. (unless otherwise posted).
Mirror Skate Park Located across the street by the community hall. Meetings occur the second Tuesday of month.
Mirror and District Museum Meetings are on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Call 403-788-3828 for more information.
CN Rail crossing delays If you experience delays longer than 20 minutes at the Mirror rail yard crossing, call 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.
MIRROR CORNER
Mirror residents reminded to
shovel sidewalksResidents in Mirror are reminded that all snow and ice must be removed from their sidewalks within 48 hours of a snowfall, pursuant to Bylaw 1098/09. Should the County have to pay for an employee or contractor to clear the snow/ice from a property, the occupant or owner will be charged for the cost and may face additional fines.
2022 Mirror Dog License Renewal
A license is required for all dogs in Mirror. Dog tag renewals will be mailed out December 1, 2021. The fee is $15.00 for an altered dog and $25.00 for an unaltered dog. After February 28, 2022, the cost increases to $30 for an altered dog and $50 for an unaltered dog. For more information, please call (403) 782-6601 or visit www.lacombecounty.com (County Services >Hamlet of Mirror>Policies/Bylaws>Dog Control).
Lacombe County will issue a tag for each dog, which must be attached to a collar work by the dog at all times. Lacombe County Enforcement Officers will do checks to ensure compliance.
If you would like to report a contravention of the Dog Control Bylaw, please call 403-506-9380, or email [email protected].
**For animal welfare issue please contact the Alberta SPCA at http://www.albertaspca.org/***
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OPERATIONS
Maintenance contractor for provincial highways
Please note: Alberta Transportation maintains and operates ALL NUMBERED highways in the County (i.e. Hwy 12, Hwy 20, Hwy 597, Hwy 815, Hwy 601, Hwy 2A, etc.). If you see any issues or have
any concerns on these roadways, please contact:Mainroad Alberta Contracting LP | 1-877-875-3263
Snow removal on Lacombe County roads
When it comes to maintaining roads after a snow fall, Lacombe County has a multi-pronged attack planned, utilizing truck snow plows for paved roads, graders for gravel roads, and tractors for subdivisions.
PAVED ROADS The goal of winter maintenance for paved roads is to remove snow and ice from the road surface as quickly as possible. Time frames will vary depending on the severity and duration of the storm, but our goal is to have the roads cleared in a 9- to 12-hour time frame.
The process starts at night, when one of our County staff checks the roads to ensure we get the trucks out on the pavement early in the morning prior to the early morning commute.
We have five trucks that look after the approximate 340 km of paved roads. The roads with the highest traffic volumes are targeted first. The trucks have a one–way plow and sanders, so they plow snow and sand the road at the same time. They will plow the driving lane first and then make an additional pass to clean off the shoulder and push snow back at the intersections.
The trucks are equipped with one-way plows, this means that they are limited
to pushing the snow towards the ditch. Driveways are a problem because the trucks are unable to clean them (and we hear about that quite often), and mailboxes are another obstacle that we try to avoid.
We mix our sand with a 5% to 7% of salt, which is less than many jurisdictions. We do this to minimize environmental damage, while ensuring that the roads are safe. We will add more salt to melt the ice, depending on conditions.
GRAVEL ROADS Lacombe County has more than 1,600km of gravel roads, and we use nine graders to remove snow from them.
Snow removal on gravel roads is very tricky since we do not want to plow
the gravel off of the road. The graders are outfitted with wings on the side to push the snow into the ditch. The time frame that we strive for is to have the gravel roads all plowed in the three to four day range after a storm. Unlike the snow plow trucks, we do not send the graders out after every storm. Generally, we need to have four to six inches of snow before we send the grader out and we do that to try and conserve the gravel.
Despite our best efforts to keep the gravel on the roads, sometimes the conditions will be such that the gravel sticks to the snow and ends up in the ditch. As is the situation with the truck drivers, it takes a great deal of skill to plow snow with the graders. They have to watch the height of the blade, control the wing, watch for traffic, try not to put too much snow in the approaches, and try not to damage adjacent fences or signs. They do this in the worst of weather and at long stretches of time. It can be very stressful and exhausting.
HAMLETS & SUBDIVISIONS Tractors are used for snow removal in hamlets and subdivisions, which equates to 47.5 km of roads. We use tractors so that they can clean out the approaches which are numerous in the urban areas.
Since the traffic speeds in urban areas are slower, we do not plow the hamlets and subdivisions after every storm. We do strive to provide a very good level of service but not at
the same level as the main paved road system.
QUESTIONS & ISSUES Lacombe County does not plow on private property, however, we do have a list of area contractors who have placed their names for providing the service to you at a cost. You can find the list on the Lacombe County Website by searching for area contractors.
One of the issues that we deal with on a regular basis is the practice of pushing snow from driveways across the road and leaving it in a pile at the side of the road. This practice results in serious safety concerns. It can be the cause of an accident if a smaller vehicle bounces over the ridges and loses control and once the pile freezes it can create a danger to our equipment.
Lacombe County is designed to provide service for the traditional rural environment. Snow plowing over 2,000 kilometers of road is time consuming and difficult. Rural residents typically have vehicles and equipment that is conducive to living in the country.
Please remember: Alberta Transportation operates and maintains ALL NUMBERED highways.
Please remember to drive carefully and be safe on local roads this winter season.
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ENVIRONMENT
ICE FISHING HUT REGISTRATION
ReminderLacombe County is no longer managing the voluntary Take It Off Program on Gull Lake and Buffalo Lake, as Alberta Environment and Parks has made it mandatory to identify all ice shelters in the province.
All ice fishing shelters that are on the ice for more than 24 hours must be labelled (2.5 cm block letters) with WiN number or name and phone number. Ice fishing shelters must be removed from the ice by March 31. By identifying your ice shelter you help to ensure that all ice shelters are taken off the lake by the end of the ice fishing season. This helps to protect the environment and ensure the safety of anglers and boaters.
More information is in the 2021 Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations at https://albertaregulations.ca/fishingregs/.
Wildlife Corridor Workshop
Interested to learn about how wildlife move through Alberta’s landscape? Join Lacombe County and Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society for an exciting presentation and find out!
Date: February 24, 2022Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.Register via Eventbrite (or scan the QR code) https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wildlife-corridors-workshop-tickets-220918863267
This workshop will explore the importance of connectivity between natural areas on properties, and how woodlots, shelterbelts, eco-buffers, and riparian buffers play such an important role in supporting biodiversity.
Please call 403.782.8959 if you need assistance in registering for the workshop.
Photo credit: J. Pfenghanssl
Following a very successful 2021, the Central Alberta Foodgrains Growing Project is looking for land in Lacombe County to grow its 27th charity crop.
Last year, the group grew canola on a 120 acre field, ten minutes southeast of Lacombe and raised $120,000. With the Federal Government matching at a ratio of 4 to 1, the amount reached $600,000 to help feed hungry people internationally through Winnipeg based Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
“From spring to harvest, we had over 30 farmers and agricul-ture based businesses assist with the project,” states commit-tee member Doug Maas. “A true community based effort and urban people assisted by providing cash donations to cover
expenses such as crop in-surance
and some input costs,” adds Maas.
There are over 200 growing projects in Canada and now at 27 years of age, the Central Alberta one is one of the oldest in Canada.
‘We are looking for a landowner to donate or cash rent us land for the 2022 project and we will grow a crop to meet crop rota-tion requirements,” comments Maas.
Emergency food aid is provided to a wide range of countries such as Haiti, South Sudan, Kenya, Bangladesh, Cambodia and numerous others. Also, the Foodgrains Bank works with farmers in such countries as Ethiopia to develop long term solutions to hunger.
If you have land available, please call Doug at 403-782-1860 to discuss.
Central Alberta Foodgrains Growing Project: 2022 Update
Remember to idle wisely this winterA survey found that the average Canadian driver idle their ve-hicles for about 8 minutes per day, resulting in a combined total of more than 75 million minutes of idling a day. This day alone uses over 2.2 million litres of fuel and produces over five million kilograms of greenhouse gases and is equal to the amount of fuel required to drive over 1100 vehicles for a year or to idle one vehicle for 144 years! You can save money and reduce your vehicle’s impact on the environment by following these tips:1. Reduce idling – if you’re stopped for more than 60 sec-
onds, except while in traffic, turn off your engine. It will have little impact on your starter system and idling for more than 10 seconds uses more fuel than it takes to restart your vehicle.
2. Warm your vehicle up by driving it – in most cases, you don’t need more than 2-3 minutes of idling from colds start on winter days. Vehicle components are best warmed up by driving the vehicle.
3. Use a block heater – they can improve overall winter fuel economy by pre-warming the engine, coolant, and oil. Use automatic timer to turn on the block heater no more than two hours before you plan to drive.
4. Do not overuse your remote starter – often people with re-mote starters start their vehicles long before they are ready to drive. If you use a remote starter, start your engine vehicle shortly before your departure.
Adapted from Government of Canada
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Watch for more details on this event on the Lacombe County website, or on our Facebook/Twitter pages.
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Sign up for the Sustainable Farm Families Rural Health Initiative (physical & mental health assessments)
We are looking for on-site professionals! If you’re interested, please call 403-782-8959, or email [email protected].
Research into the state of rural health has identified several health and well-being disadvantages faced by rural people which negatively impact their quality of life. The Sustainable Farm Families Rural Health Initiative aims to remedy many of these disadvantages by providing rural Albertans who participate in this program with 3 annual, in-depth physical & mental health assessments. In addition to these health assessments, participants are educated about each aspect of the assessment to ensure they fully understand each of their measurements and know how to better manage their health and well-being. Those who participate in this program are only asked to commit 1 hour of their time each year over the course of the 3-year program.
The preventative approach used by the Sustainable Farm Families Rural Health Initiative takes seemingly healthy people living in rural communities and seeks to either uncover undiagnosed conditions or confirm their healthy status. Since 2014, the Farm Safety Centre has delivered over 135 SFF workshops to more than 1,300 participants across the province. Participant feedback from our external evaluations have identified that 97% of SFF participants felt the workshops were a good investment of their time and that 92% recommended the program to others.
What you can expect in your one-on-one personal health assessment with our Registered Nurses: • Blood Pressure • Muscle Mass • Blood Sugar • Cholesterol • Basal Metabolism • Diabetic Risk
• Metabolic Age • Body Water Percentage • Triglyceride Levels
• Visceral Fat • Bone Density • Oxygen Saturation
• Body Mass Index • Mental Health Assesment • Eyesight SFF workshops are currently being delivered in rural communities throughout Alberta. For more information about this program or to schedule a workshop for your community or organization please contact Keylan Kado. If you would like to register for an existing workshop in your community, please visit www.abfarmsafety.com.
Keylan Kado| Program Manager Sustainable Farm FamiliesTM Alberta [email protected] Office: (403) 752-4585 | Cell: (403) 330-3967
Lacombe County Rural Health Initiative
June 1st, 2021
Research into the state of rural health has identified several health and well-being disadvantages faced by rural people which negatively impact their quality of life. The Sustainable Farm Families Rural Health Initiative aims to remedy many of these disadvan-tages by providing rural Albertans who participate in this program with 3 annual, in-depth physical & men-tal health assessments. In addition to these health assessments, participants are educated about each aspect of the assessment to ensure they fully under-stand each of their measurements and know how to better manage their health and well-being. Those who participate in this program are only asked to commit 1 hour of their time each year over the course of the 3-year program.
The preventative approach used by the Sustainable Farm Families Rural Health Initiative takes seem-
ingly healthy people living in rural communities and seeks to either uncover undiagnosed conditions or confirm their healthy status. Since 2014, the Farm Safety Centre has delivered over 135 SFF workshops to more than 1,300 participants across the province. Participant feedback from our external evaluations have identified that 97% of SFF participants felt the workshops were a good investment of their time and that 92% recommended the program to others.
SFF workshops are currently being delivered in rural communities throughout Alberta. For more informa-tion about this program or to schedule a workshop for your community or organization please contact Keylan Kado. If you would like to register for an exist-ing workshop in your community, please visit www.abfarmsafety.com.
What you can expect in your one-on-one personal health assessment with our Registered Nurses:
• Blood Pressure• Muscle Mass• Blood Sugar• Cholesterol• Basal Metabolism• Diabetic Risk• Metabolic Age• Body Water Percentage• Visceral Fat
• Triglyceride Levels
• Bone Density• Oxygen
Saturation• Body Mass Index• Mental Health
Assessment• Eyesight
If you are interested in being part of an upcoming Sustainable Farm Families Rural Health Initiative, please contact Jalene Makus at 403-782-8959.
Man Van Stats
Over 4 years, 219 men utilized the services of the Man Van during the Lacombe County Spring Tune Up Health and Safety Event.
2017 – 48 men tested 2018 – 48 men tested 2019 – 80 men tested 2020 – 43 men tested 2021 – event cancelled due to COVID-19
Sustainable Farm Family Stats
Since 2014, the Farm Safety Centre has delivered over 135 Sus-tainable Farm Family workshops to more than 1,300 participants
across the province! Learn more BELOW...
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Our crops in Western Canada require 17 essential nutrients to complete their life cycle. Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen derived from the air comprise of more than 90% of fresh plant tissue. Macronutrients obtained from the soil
include nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), sulphur (S), calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg). The remaining essential nutrients derived from the soil are referred to as micronutrients, because they are needed in such small amounts. These are boron (B), chloride (Cl), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), nickel (Ni), and zinc (Zn). Micronutrients have always initiated a lot of discussion around the cost/benefit of using them in a fertility program.
For perspective when looking at uptake and removal of micronutrients, the unit of measure is grams per unit of the crop whether that be a bushel, pound, hundred weight or metric tonne, so very little is required. For example, spring wheat takes up 0.53 grams of copper per bushel of crop and removes in the seed portion 0.15 grams per bushel. For a 75-bushel per acre wheat crop, 39.75 grams of copper (14 pounds per quarter) would be taken up by the crop and 11.25 grams (4 pounds per quarter) would be removed with the seed. Compare this to macronutrients such as nitrogen where the unit of measure is generally pounds of nutrient per bushel of crop.
With any nutrient, plants require a certain quantity to survive and grow. The difference in agriculture is that we want plants to grow to meet their genetic potential and deliver an economic return on investment on every acre. A principle know as Liebig’s law of the minimum is often referred to, states that plant growth is dictated not by the total resources (nutrients) available, but rather the most limiting resource.
While Alberta soils generally contain adequate amounts of micronutrients, some deficiencies have been documented. As soils continue to be cropped, micronutrient deficiencies may
become more common as available levels of some elements are depleted. The best way to measure for these deficiencies is by annually soil testing in either the spring or fall. These tests not only provide you with the macro and micro nutrient levels, they also provide you with the overall health of your soil.
When plants do not get the required nutrients, growth will be limited. When any of those nutrients are severely limited, a deficiency may be expressed by the plant. Since fertility planning focus’ mostly on macronutrients like N, P, K and S, it is very rare that a deficiency will show up related to those nutrients. What usually happens, especially with today’s aggressive yield targets is that one of the micronutrients may become the most limiting and deficiency symptoms from moderate to sometimes severe start to show up in a field. In today’s agronomic strategies, this is a worst-case scenario. When plants become symptomatic, yield has already been impacted. Reactively, the symptoms would be diagnosed, and a curative treatment would be recommended. Proactively, with the use of the previously mentioned soil tests and crop requirements, a balanced fertility recommendation would be prepared to cover any potential limiting macro or specific micronutrients. This would be considered a better-case scenario to prevent any potential deficiencies from happening.
Some of the latest strategies, are to proactively “feed the crop” using micronutrient combinations to go along with your macro blend to ensure that no micronutrient will be lacking. Some would argue that this is the best-case scenario as producers push the envelope on yield. The argument suggests that as we continue to mine the soil by harvesting large crops of high-quality seed, that Liebig’s law of the minimum will play out. Eventually a nutrient whether it is macro or micro will be the limiting factor that dictates the yield of that crop or field. The deciding factor of whether this is a legitimate strategy lies in the research and on farm testing to determine if there was a positive response and whether that response delivers a return on investment.
So, are micronutrients needed? The best way to find out is to soil test before applying fertilizer. This gives you all the information about any nutrient deficiencies in your fields and allows you to apply the correct amount of fertilizer required on a field-to-field basis.
Submitted by Dylan Bateman, Central Alberta Co-op (Lacombe), Junior
Agronomist
AGRICULTURE
Dylan Bateman
Micro-nutrients – Are they needed?Lacombe County recognizes that the agriculture industry has a long history and is by far the most prominent land use within the municipality. Lacombe County provides financial support for local 4-H clubs, to demonstrate the County's commitment to ensuring the agricultural community continues to be an integral part of and contributor to the fabric of the County’s economic, social and environmental existence.
In recognition of the opportunities provided by 4-H Alberta and the ongoing development of rural youth, Lacombe County agrees to provide financial support to designated 4-H Alberta clubs located within Lacombe County (call 403-782-8959 to inquire about these clubs).
How it works:4-H clubs registered with 4-H Alberta and located within Lacombe County as listed
and outlined in Schedule “A”, are eligible to apply for financial support on a yearly basis.
Applications for financial support must be received by January 31 of each year.• A copy of the of the club’s previous
year’s financial statements and the current year’s budget must accompany all applications.
• Authorized financial support shall be provided by February 28 of each year provided the application requirements of this policy have been met.
• The financial support shall be divided evenly amongst all eligible 4-H Alberta clubs who submit an application.
Please contact the Community Services department for further details and funding applications at 403-782-8959 or email [email protected].
ATTN: Financial Support for 4-H Clubs
Request for “No Spray” AreasLacombe County recognizes that some landowners/tenants are not in favor of having County-owned roadside ditches adjacent to their property treated with herbicides for weed control. To accommodate these landowner/tenants Lacombe County will, at the request of the landowner/tenants, allow the option of carrying out vegetation control on County right-of-way adjacent to their property subject to the following conditions:
• Landowner/tenant will complete a ‘No Spray’ request form and submit itto the County’s Agricultural Fieldman prior to April 30 of that year. The request is for a three-year term.
• Landowner/tenant will control all Prohibited Noxious and Noxious weedsas designed under the Weed Control Act before July 15 or as deemed necessary by the Agricultural Fieldman for all years affected by the agreement.
• The County will control, by all means necessary, all Prohibited Noxious orNoxious weeds not controlled by July 15.
• All agreements will be automatically terminated should the control ofProhibited Noxious and Noxious weeds not be carried out as stated in condition 2, and future agreements will be at the discretion of the Agricul-tural Fieldman.
• The County reserves the right to cancel any agreements and implementany control deemed necessary at any time.
To Request a ‘No Spray’ Agreement or for further information, please call 403-782-8959.
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January 22, 2022 - County News January 22, 2022 - County News
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
LACOMBE COUNTY
SPOTSPOT lightGULL VALLEY GREENHOUSES
This year, Gull Valley Greenhouses will celebrate its 30th year of business. Phil and Carolyn Tiemstra opened the greenhouse in 1992 after settling in Lacombe County. Taking a departure from Phil’s family industry of chicken farming the Tiemstras dove into beefsteak tomatoes. Since that time, they have added Bok choy, mint, beans, basil, kale, lettuce, and cucumbers.
Today the family grows 12 varieties of tomatoes, in addition to their other products. In total, they will plant approximately 60,000 plants each year which yield 1 million pounds of produce! Their expansion of crops is also thanks to their increased space. Starting with only half an acre in 1992 they are now growing on 4 and a half acres, 1.5 of which is under LED light for year-round growing.
LEDs have been used commercially for about the last decade in North America and have allowed the industry, and growers like the Tiemstras to optimize their growing time. With a very specific light spectrum, they can provide an optimal recipe for their crops, so they don’t lose out on production during the darker winter months.
Other innovative solutions are the use of hydroponics, and biological pest control. A hydroponic system reduces the amount of water needed for a plan to grow. Because it is resource-friendly along with its many other benefits, most greenhouse growers are using this type of system. The Tiemstras have used different fibers such as coconut coir and more recently, Rockwool as the delivery system for the water. For biological pest control, ‘good’ bugs are introduced to the environment to combat and control the ‘bad’ bugs from getting out of hand. Even the tiniest creatures have a role to play!
Gull Valley Greenhouses is a family operation, with son Levi joining the business full time after he graduated.
Later, when he married Carmen, she also became a member of the business team. Committed to being active within their industry and maintaining high standards, the business is a member of the Alberta Greenhouse Grower’s Association and is Canadian Horticulture Council (CHC) certified.
If all this talk is making you hungry and you’re looking to purchase and enjoy produce grown by the Tiemstra family, there is no shortage of options! As co-owners of Pik N Pak (along with Doef’s Greenhouse), they sell their products at the self-serve store near Bentley. In addition, you’ve likely seen them at the Gasoline Alley Farmers Market under the brand ‘Lacombe Fresh’ along with produce from Doef’s. Is prepared cuisine more your style? You can enjoy everything from tomatoes to mint to Bok choy at any number of restaurants in both Calgary and Edmonton.
After 3 decades of growing vegetables, the Tiemstras have learned a thing or two, especially about being flexible with both the market and with the stresses of growing. They recognize the value in providing consumers with fresh produce and have learned that collaborating with other growers makes that task a little bit easier.
Despite the obstacles, they remain committed; “We enjoy the challenges, and it’s fulfilling being able to grow and provide food for our community.”
Are you interested in being part of the Lacombe County SPOTlight?
Email [email protected] for more
information or to apply to be fea-tured.
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LACOMBE COUNTY LONG RANGE ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
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Number Road Legal Land Location Project Number Road Legal Land Location
C4131 41-3 South 22 & 23 & 24-41-24 W4 C0151 1-5 West 29 & 32-40-1 W5, West 5 & 8-41-1 W5 C0301 3-0 West 18 & 19-39-2 W5 C0101 1-0 West 17 & 20-39-28 W4 C2242 22-4 West 16 & 21-39-22 W4
C0341 3-4 West 21-40-3 W5 C4132 41-3.5 Thru 24-41-23 W4 C0322 3-2 WSW 14-39-3 W5 C2623 26-2 West 2 & 11-39-26 W4 C2503 25-0 West 6 & 7-40-24 W4, West 30 & 31-39-24 W4
C0331 3-3.5 Thru NW-16-40-3 W5 C0122 1-2 West 14 & 23-39-1 W5 C4105 41-0 South 2-41-1 W5 C0342 3-4 West 28 & 33-40-3 W5 C2705 27-0 West 6 & 7-40-26 W4
C0232 2-3 West 3 & 10-41-2 W5 C2622 26-2 West 14 & 23-41-26 W4 C2241 22-4 Thru 5 & SSW 8 & West 9 & 16 & Thru SW 21-40-22 W4 C0343 3-4 West 4 & 9-41-3 W5 C3927 39-2 South 13 & 14 & 15-39-24-W4
C2722 27-2 West 14 & 23-41-27 W4 C4104 41-0 South 3 & 2-41-26 W4 C2642 26-4 West 28 & 33-39-26 W4 C2443 24-4 West 28 & 33-40-24 W4
C2802 28-0 West 6 & 7-40-27 W4 C3946 39-4 South 25-39-23 W4 & 30-39-22 W4 C4106 41-0 South 4-41-23 W4
2025 Road Construction Program 2026 Road Construction Program
2022- 2026 PROPOSED ROAD CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
2022 Road Construction Program 2023 Road Construction Program 2024 Road Construction Program
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Project Number Road Legal Land Location Project
Number Road Legal Land Location Project Number Road Legal Land Location Project
Number Road Legal Land Location Project Number Road Legal Land Location
C4131 41-3 South 22 & 23 & 24-41-24 W4 C0151 1-5 West 29 & 32-40-1 W5, West 5 & 8-41-1 W5 C0301 3-0 West 18 & 19-39-2 W5 C0101 1-0 West 17 & 20-39-28 W4 C2242 22-4 West 16 & 21-39-22 W4
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C0232 2-3 West 3 & 10-41-2 W5 C2622 26-2 West 14 & 23-41-26 W4 C2241 22-4 Thru 5 & SSW 8 & West 9 & 16 & Thru SW 21-40-22 W4 C0343 3-4 West 4 & 9-41-3 W5 C3927 39-2 South 13 & 14 & 15-39-24-W4
C2722 27-2 West 14 & 23-41-27 W4 C4104 41-0 South 3 & 2-41-26 W4 C2642 26-4 West 28 & 33-39-26 W4 C2443 24-4 West 28 & 33-40-24 W4
C2802 28-0 West 6 & 7-40-27 W4 C3946 39-4 South 25-39-23 W4 & 30-39-22 W4 C4106 41-0 South 4-41-23 W4
2025 Road Construction Program 2026 Road Construction Program
2022- 2026 PROPOSED ROAD CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
2022 Road Construction Program 2023 Road Construction Program 2024 Road Construction Program
2022 Program
2023 Program
2024 Program
2025 Program
2026 Program
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Do you have questions
about subdivision or development
activity?
Contact Us:Lacombe County Planning Services
(403) 782-8389planning@
lacombecounty.com
Dale FreitagDirector of
Planning Services
Cajun ParadisSenior Planner
Peter DukePlanner / Development
Officer
Monica Bartman Economic Development
Officer
Allison NoonanPlanning Services
Administrative Assistant
Chelsey TeersPlanning Services
Receptionist
SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITYSUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY December 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
Development Applications Received
No. File No. Applicant Legal Description Proposed Development Decision(otherwise pending)
1 200/21 Morgan & Debbie Dittrick Pt. SW 31-40-27-W4M Home Based Business, Major (Renewal, Flooring Business) Approved
2 201/21 Vincent & Yvonne Spelt Pt. NE 18-40-27-W4M Dwelling(Second Residence) Approved
3 202/21 1324325 Alberta Ltd. Lot 4 Block 1 Plan 142 3957 (Iron Rail Business Park) Temporary Fabrication Approved
4 203/21 The Track on 2 Inc. Block 1 Plan 992 0636 (Pt. SW 23-40-27-W4M) sign Approved
5 204/21 Tyler & Jennalee Schafer Pt. SW 36-40-27-W4M Dwelling(Moved-in Residence) Approved
6 205/21 Gord & Lorrie Peterson Pt. NW 23-39-01-W5M Horse Boarding Facility (Bella Coulee Acres)
Subdivision Applications Received
No. FileNo. Applicant Legal Description Proposed Subdivision Decision
(otherwise pending)
7 S-049-21 Hartland Colony NW 32-41-22-W4M 1st Parcel Out Residential
This month, Division 7 Councillor Dana Kreil presented the Gilby Ag Society with a plaque to recognize its 100th Anniversary! The plaque was presented to Jerry Silbernagel, president of the Gilby Ag Society, and August Liivam, a director on the Ag So-ciety Board and former Reeve of Lacombe County.
The original Gilby Hall was built in 1921 and August’s grandfather was one of the original board members in 1921. This year, it has also been 30 years since the new Gilby hall was built.
Gilby Hall celebrates 100th Anniversary
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February 28, 2022 @ 7:00 pmPresentation begins at 7:15 pm at theHaynes Hall (Located at the corner of Railway Avenue and Haynes Road)
SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 11 (East of Haynes) Area Structure PlanThe intent of this project is to develop a new Area Structure Plan (ASP) with a plan area that covers the lands south of Highway 11 to the Red Deer River, from Haynes Road, east to Highway 21. The new ASP will be replace the existing South of Highway 11 Area Multi-Lot Country Residential Outline Plan (OP) which was originally adopted in 2001.
We are in the early stages of the creation of this plan which is why the County would like to hear from you! In addition to collecting public feedback to help shape the plan, the County would also like to integrate some of the publicly supported policy changes to our Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw that have occurred since 2001.
The Highway 11 (East of Haynes) Background Report and Terms of Reference documents can be viewed on the Countys website.
For more information, please contact Planning Services at 403-782-8389 or visit the County’s website at: www.lacombecounty.com
Lacombe County is holdinga PUBLIC MEETING and you’re invited...
HOW DO I COMMENT?PLAN AREA
The plan has not yet been drafted; however, we would like to hear from you early on in the process. Let us know what your vision for the area might look like. The County encourages dialog throught he following methods:
EMAIL [email protected], TWITTER https://twitter.com/LacombeCounty FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/LacombeCounty PHONE 403-782-8389 MAIL RR 3, Lacombe AB, T4L 2N3.Please note that this meeting may need to be re-scheduled or conducted virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Updates will be provided on the County’s website.
Peter Duke, BDes, MPlanPlanner, Planning Services Department
Email: [email protected]: 403-782-8389
Mr. Blaine CalkinsMP for Red Deer - LacombePhone:(587) 621-0020Toll-Free: 1-800-665-0865Fax: (587) 621-0029Website: https://blainecalkinsmp.ca/
Mr. Ron Orr (UCP)MLA for Lacombe - PonokaPhone: (403) 782.7725Toll-Free: 1.800.565.6432Fax: (403) 782.3307Email: [email protected]
Mr. Jason Nixon (UCP)MLA for Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-SundrePhone: (403) 638.5029Fax: (403) 638.0035Email: [email protected]
Mr. Devin Dreeshen (UCP)MLA for Innisfail-Sylvan LakePhone: (403) 865.7580Toll-Free: 1.888.655.2535Email: [email protected]
Lacombe County MP / MLA
contact info
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COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTSDecember 16, 2021
COVID-19 UPDATE Council was provided with an update on the latest COVID-19 restrictions, statistics and the Province’s current vaccine statistics.
REDESIGNATION OF LAND – W1/234-39-02 W5M - PALM COVERepresentatives of Qualico Communities provided a presentation on their request to redesignate approximately 38.69 hectares (95.61 acres) on the W½ 34-39-02-W5M into a 59-lot clustered style residential development, known as Palm Cove. The presentation was received for information.
REDESIGNATION OF LAND – PT. NW 21-39-03 W5M – ALBERTA VIEWS RV & GOLF COURSEAlterra Engineering representatives and Bill McLean provided a presentation on behalf of 1949561 Alberta Ltd. (Bill and Carla McLean) regarding their request to redesignate approximately 61.95 hectares (153.07 acres) on Pt. NW 21-39-03-W5M to Recreation ‘PR’ District. The presentation was received for information.
LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT REQUEST – PT. SW 16-39-01 W5M – ADEARA RECOVERY CENTRERepresentatives of Work on That Inc., on behalf of Adeara, provided a presentation regarding their request to add a special discretionary use to the Agricultural ‘A’ District of the County’s Land Use Bylaw to consider a “treatment centre” on Pt. SW 16-39-01-W5M. The presentation was received for information.
SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 11 (EAST OF HAYNES) ASPThe terms of reference and a background report on the proposed Highway 11 (East of Haynes) Area Structure Plan (ASP) were presented. The South of Highway 11 Area Multi-lot Country Residential Outline Plan (OP) was developed in 2001 and the intent of the proposed Highway 11 (East of Haynes) is to develop a new ASP with a boundary that represents the eastern portion of the OP plan area and to update the plan to reflect change to the County’s Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw.
The Terms of Reference for the Highway 11 (East of Haynes) ASP were approved and the background report for the ASP was received for information.
LACOMBE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYThe Terms of Reference for the Lacombe County Economic Development Strategy were approved as presented.
HIGHWAY 2/HIGHWAY 12 INTERCHANGE FUNCTIONAL PLANNING STUDYA presentation by representatives of Alberta Transportation and Castleglen Consultants on the Highway 2/Highway 12 Interchange Function Planning Study was received for information.
2022 FCSS FUNDING ALLOCATIONSCouncil approved funding for the following community programs in 2022 and ongoing annual funding, pending 1) the yearly review of each program to ensure that the program is operational and continues to be a valuable resource to the community and 2) there is sufficient funding available.
• Alix FCSS $ 1,500• Alix Mirror Wellness Supports Society $2,600• Bentley Community Services $10,248• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe and District
$5,000• Blackfalds Camp Curious $3,600• Blackfalds FCSS – Seniors Programs $3,000• Youth Unlimited Central Alberta $6,000• Eckville and Community Youth Society $2,500• Eckville Recreation Board – Summer Camp $2,000• Friends of the Mirror Library Society $5,100• Lacombe and District FCSS $24,128• Lacombe FCSS (Clive, Mirror, Tees Playgroup
$2,394Total $68,070
2021 UNEXPENDED FCSS FUNDING After the annual year-end review for 2021 and projections for 2022, it was determined that the FCSS program will be under spent in the amount of $ 13,000 for 2021.
Council approved funding, on a one-time basis, to the following community organizations:
• Alix FCSS $1,000• Alix Mirror Wellness Supports Society $1,200• Big Brothers Big Sisters $3,000• Town of Blackfalds Camp Curious $1,200• Lacombe and District FCSS $3,494• Lacombe FCSS on behalf of Clive FCSS $1,606• Youth Unlimited Central Alberta $1,500
Total $13,000
LAPA POLICY RC(1) FUNDING REQUESTA second joint meeting with the City of Lacombe will be held virtually on January 18, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss a funding request from the Lacombe Athletic Park Association (LAPA) with regard to Phase Two of the Field House Project, which is the Track and Field Expansion.
POLICY AD(8) LAND SALES – HAMLET OF MIRRORCouncil was presented with updated Policy AD(8) Land Sales – Hamlet of Mirror which established the process for the sale of vacant lots owned by Lacombe County. A clause has been added to the policy to require development of lots within a specific period. Policy AD(8) was approved as presented.
STRATEGIC PLAN OVERVIEWBy resolution of Council, Lacombe County will proceed with the development of a new Strategic Plan. A strategic planning workshop will be held in 2022.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE In addition to receiving the notes of the December 7, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting for information, Council also reviewed the following items from that meeting:
PARKING FEES – SANDY POINT & SUNBREAKER COVE FACILITIES
The County Manager was directed to prepare a report with regard to the proposal to charge parking fees and boat launching fees at the Sandy Point and Sunbreaker Cove facilities and this report be presented at a future meeting.
ASSET MANAGEMENTA presentation on the various aspects and the requirements of Asset Management was received for information.
ROAD BANS ON ASPELUND AND WOODYNOOK ROAD The County Manager was directed to prepare a report regarding the impacts of lifting road bans on the Aspelund and Woodynook Roads. This report will be presented at a future Council meeting.
COUNCILLOR CODE OF CONDUCT BYLAW A presentation providing an overview of the Lacombe County Councillor Code of Conduct Bylaw as required by the Municipal Government Act, was received for information.
LAPA FUNDING REQUEST – CITY OF LACOMBE/LACOMBE COUNTYA report regarding the Lacombe Athletic Park Association (LAPA) request for Lacombe County financial support of their Track and Field Expansion project was received for information.
Consideration of this request will be deferred until after the second City of Lacombe – Lacombe County joint Council meeting as per the Community Groups – Facility Capital and Operating Funding Requests process, as required by the City of Lacombe/Lacombe County Operational Cost-sharing Agreement.
RURAL RED DEER RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM BOARD As per Council resolution Councillor Kreil was appointed as the Lacombe County representative to the Rural Red Deer Restorative Justice Program Board of Directors and Community Advisory Council.
BYLAW NO. 1352/21 – RATES AND FEES 2022Bylaw No. 1352/21, a bylaw of Lacombe County to authorize the establishment of fees for various services, supplies, information, applications and appeals provided to the public was read a first, second and third time and so passed by Council.
UTILITY RATE BYLAWS Council moved first, second and third readings of the following bylaws:
1. Bylaw 1354/21, a bylaw to establish 2022 water and wastewater rates for Aspelund Industrial Park; 2. Bylaw 1355, a bylaw to establish 2022 wastewater rates for the Sylvan Lake Subdivisions that are part of the Sylvan Lake Communal Sewer System;3. Bylaw 1356/21, a bylaw to establish 2022 water rates for Lakeview Estates; and4. Bylaw 1357/21, a bylaw to establish 2022 water, wastewater and solid waste rates for the Hamlet of Mirror.These rates will be posted on the Lacombe County website.
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Regularly Scheduled Meetings for Lacombe County Council
Committee of the WholeFirst Tuesday of every second month at 9 a.m. Council & MPCSecond and fourth Thursday of every month, starting at 9 a.m..
The public and media are welcome to attend all Council & MPC meetings. An agenda will be posted to the website
prior to the meeting.
Did You Know? There is financial assistance available for Seniors over the age of 65 for household assistance such as housekeeping, snow removal, or grass cutting?
Special Needs Assistance for Seniors considers specific items that fall into one of the following three categories:
Appliances/furniture | Health supports Personal supports
MORE INFORMATION AT:https://www.alberta.ca/seniors-special-needs-assistance.aspx
Supports for
SeniorsSeniors
ABOUTGrain Bag and Twine Recycling in Lacombe County
Grain Bag Recycling Twine Recycling
Details:
This service is offered free of charge to agriculture producers operating within Lacombe County. The grain bags will be rolled and collected on farm site for eventual delivery to a plastic recycling center in Alberta.
Requirements:
• Agriculture producers who request grainbag recycling services must provide oneindividual on site, capable of assisting therolling and collection operation.
• Grain bags MUST BE FREE of grain, mud,dirt debris, and vermin.
• To ensure used grain bags are eligible forrecycling, grain bag collection servicesshould be scheduled within one week ofgrain extraction.
• Grain bag collection services are offered freeof charge.
Details:
Producers can pick up Clean Farms Twine Recycling Bags at any Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission Transfer Site during regular business hours. Twine will only be accepted if it is placed in the Clean Farms Twine Recycling Bag, and then brought to the collection site.
Requirements:
1. Shake – Remove as much debris, snow orice as possible. Excessively dirty twine maybe rejected, or subject to a landfill tippingfee or additional charges at drop off.
2. Bag – Place loose twine in a Clean Farms Twine Recycling Bag and tie bags to close. Please do not knot the twine. Clean Farms Twine Recycling bags are available free of charge at any Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission Transfer Sites.
3. Return – Return to a Lacombe RegionalWaste Services Commission Transfer Siteduring regular business hours.
To book grain bag collection or further questions regarding agriculture plastics or twine recycling, please call 403- 782-8959.
Local curlers head to ProvincialsTeam Wright qualified this weekend in Okotoks and played in the U18 Men's Provincials Jan 12-16 in Hinton.
Photo: from left to right is Coach Gord Copithorne, Skip Wyatt Wright (Rocky), Third Ky Macaulay (Cochrane), Second Matthew Perozak(Sherwood Park) & Lead Michael Sharp (Lacombe).
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Area contractors who may be interested in plowing laneways in the County (Also see TELUS Yellow Pages “Excavating”)
ECKVILLE Bentley Plumbing & Trenching Ltd (Harold) .... 403.748.2424 Eagle Light Transport (Allan) ........................... 403.302.7527 Kat Scott Enterprises Ltd. (Scott) .................... 403.896.1009
Moore’s Backhoe Service (Ross) .................... 403.588.7705 Rocky Mountain Design and Landscaping ...... 403.588.8401 Skocdopole Construction Ltd. .......................... 403.746.5744
BENTLEY
Bentley Plumbing and Trenching Ltd (Harold) . 403.748.2424 C. Edmunds Contracting (Calvin) .................... 780.914.8450 Conasph (Chantel) ........................................... 403.341.6900 Dennis Duncan ................................................ 403.748.2413 Fred Brink ........................................................ 403.391.0921 Kat Scott Enterprises Ltd. (Scott) .................... 403.896.1009
Link Ventures .................................................. 403.885.4555 Moore’s Backhoe Service (Ross) .................... 403.588.7705 Ground Control Excavation & Design .............. 403.588.3611 Rocky Mountain Design and Landscaping ...... 403.588.8401 Throwdown Weld & Skidsteer Service (Eric) ... 403.877.5841 Worms Trucking (Scott Garries) ...................... 403.304.9460
BLACKFALDS
Conasph (Chantel) ........................................... 403.341.6900 Ground Werx Coatings(Jon) ............................ 403.318.3006 Kat Scott Enterprises Ltd. (Scott) .................... 403.896.1009 Link Ventures ................................................... 403.885.4555 Ground Control Excavation & Design .............. 403.588.3611
Rocky Mountain Design and Landscaping ..... 403.588.8401 Sherba Skidsteer Services (Justin) ................ 587.729.0299 Throwdown Weld & Skidsteer Service. (Eric) .. 403.877.5841
LACOMBE
Bentley Plumbing and Trenching (Harold) ....... 403.748.2424 Black Wolf Excavating ..................................... 403.588.1413 C. Edmunds Contracting (Calvin) .................... 780.914.8450 Conasph (Chantel) ........................................... 403.341.6900 Gord Douglas ................................................... 403.782.6292 Ground Werx Coatings (Jon) ........................... 403.318.3006 Drake Excavating (Jason) ................................ 403.304.3887 Jackson Construction & Excavating ............... 403.782.4024 Kat Scott Enterprises Ltd. (Scott) .................... 403.896.1009
Link Ventures .................................................. 403.885.4555 Moore’s Backhoe Service (Ross) .................... 403.588.7705 Paul’s Road Maintenance Ltd. ........................ 403.742.9704 Ground Control Excavation & Design .............. 403.588.3611 Rocky Mountain Design and Landscaping ...... 403.588.8401 Sherba Skidsteer Services (Justin) ................ 587.729.0299 Thompson Ditching ......................................... 403.782.5911 Throwdown Weld & Skidsteer Service. (Eric) .. 403.877.5841 Worms Trucking (Scott Garries) ...................... 403.304.9460
CLIVE
Applejack Service ............................................ 403.896.7544 A Scott Contracting (John) ............................... 403.747.2991 Cat Scratch Ltd (Jason) ................................... 780.291.0408 Conasph (Chantel) ........................................... 403.341.6900 Ground Werx Coatings (Jon) ........................... 403.318.3006 John’s Grader Service ..................................... 403.784.3350
Kat Scott Enterprises Ltd. (Scott) .................... 403.896.1009 Link Ventures .................................................. 403.885.4555 Paul’s Road Maintenance Ltd. ........................ 403.742.6116 Ground Control Excavation & Design .............. 403.588.3611 Wil Les Backhoe Services (Willy) .................... 403.357.9626
ALIX
Applejack Service ............................................ 403.896.7544 A Scott Contracting (John) ............................... 403.747.2991 Cat Scratch Ltd (Jason) ................................... 780.291.0408 Conasph (Chantel) ........................................... 403.341.6900 John’s Grader Service ..................................... 403.784.3350
Kat Scott Enterprises Ltd (Scott) ..................... 403.896.1009 Bill Russell Sand & Gravel (South of Alix) ....... 403.747.2857 Paul’s Road Maintenance Ltd. ........................ 403.742.9704 Wil Les Backhoe Services (Willy) .................... 403.357.9626
MIRROR
Applejack Service ............................................ 403.896.7544 A Scott Contracting (John) ............................... 403.747.2991 Cat Scratch Ltd (Jason) ................................... 780.291.0408
Kat Scott Enterprises Ltd. (Scott) .................... 403.896.1009 Paul’s Road Maintenance Ltd. ........................ 403.742.9704 Wil Les Backhoe Services (Willy) .................... 403.357.9626
If you wish to have your name added or removed from this list please contact: Lacombe County Public Works/Operations Department
Phone: 403.782.8379 or email [email protected]
If you wish to have your name added or removed from this list, please contact the Lacombe County Public Works/Operations Department.
Phone: 403.782.8379 or email [email protected]
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Join our team
For a full job description and application details, visit our website: www.lacombecounty.com.
UTILITY OPERATOR(full-time, permanent)
Lacombe County is currently hiring a Utility Operator within the Community Services department. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and proper operation of our water, wastewater and sewer systems throughout the County to protect the health of our ratepayers and the environment.
The preferred candidate will be able to learn the intricacies of each utility system (levels 1 and 2) throughout the County, be a problem solver, and be able to maintain the equipment and make repairs to valves, pumps, etc. at the facilities.
The deadline to apply is January 31, 2022
JOIN OUR TEAM: Seasonal OpportunitiesI.T. TECHNICIAN
SUMMER STUDENT(full-time, 4-month,
seasonal)Lacombe County has an exciting summer job opportunity for an innovative individual who has a strong knowledge of a variety of hardware and software platforms, has a passion for troubleshooting system operating and hardware issues, and who prides themselves on being able to effectively assist others when providing technical support.
The approximate term date for this 4 month position is May 2, 2022 - August
31, 2022.
For a full job ad, application details and deadlines, visit our website www.lacombecounty.com.
SPRAYER OPERATOR (full-time, 4-month
seasonal)The Agriculture department has a full-time 4 month seasonal position for a Sprayer Operator to identify, remove and eradicate weeds. Responsible for operating herbicide application equipment on municipal road allowances, and on public and private lands. An Authorized Assistant or Pesticide Applicator Certificate is required.
The approximate term date for this 4 month position is May 2, 2022 - August
31, 2022.
Lacombe County is committed to maintaining a vibrant, healthy, safe, caring and inclusive work environment. We hire great people who are looking to contribute to our respectful workplace.
SUMMER LABOURER(full-time, 4-month
seasonal)Lacombe County is accepting applications for full-time seasonal Summer Labourers to work with the maintenance and/or construction crew members in our operations department. These positions perform a variety of manual and physical tasks throughout the County.
The approximate term date for this 4 month position is May 2, 2022 - August
31, 2022.
WEED INSPECTOR(full-time, 4-month
seasonal)Lacombe County is accepting applications for a full-time seasonal Weed Inspector to work in our Agriculture department, completing weed inspections on public and private lands throughout the County.
The approximate term date for this 4 month position is May 2, 2022 - August
31, 2022.
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Lacombe Composite High School Honour RollGrade 12 Principal's List
Jade BenoitIzzy BourqueMackenzie Caddy
Mackenzie CampbellRylan ConradEric Core Brianna EricsonJinin Kang
Taryn MillerBrianna PelechytikPayton PluisterAmber ReevesAinge Roy
Ireland Ryan-BavisTaylor SartyJenica SwartzAnnika Yee
Grade 12 Gold
Jaxon BeierHannah BisbingBrody BreitkreuzEmily ClarkeTayte CoffeyJakob CucheranMason DaviesHailey Deering
Levi DerowinBrynn DumontQuinn EbertsLance FeniquitoLinda FisherAlex FortinFrancis GarciaTaylor GatemanAmeerah Giesbrecht Alanna GoetzEllah Guerrero
Sara GundersonFaye HeindelJordan HildrethMorgan HutchisonLiam JeanneaultKatelyn JeglumSneha JigoAlena JonesJacob KonnikErika LitwinCaleb Lockhart
Emily LomendaNicole MaloneyCorbin ManzHeaven MorinMadeleine Mueller Abigail NasbyBrie OatwayLiz ParentKelli PerezElizabeth PostShelby Purves
Ariel RogersTaylor ShawKayl SpillerTrey TonnesonMyles UngerTaylor WaldoEric WarnerCarson WebbKara WildeboerHailey WurzMadia Wyse
Grade 11 Principal's List
Jade BenoitIBrian Bargholz
Janna BruggencateCaleb ClarkJenne FernandezOlivia Graves Elizabeth Guarino
Jayda KeimMacey McPhersonSarah PollockKeira Rawlinson Brynn Rawlinson
Tyler ShoemakerLevi SulzleJaeden SwartzReegan ZoBell
Grade 11 Gold
Iana AguilaJanelle AndrewsNicolas AndzBraden AskLucas BairdBenjamin BennettRuby CampbellReegan CoxAsia DeaconDrew DixonChloe DobsonBethanie Dueck
Harrison HibbsGabe HiebertJessica HowellVanessa InceHayla JordensTanner KlingerGillian LambCatherine LawCassie LewinClaire LindsayRebecca Lomenda Wesley MackeyBrendan MacRaeHannah Macumber
Peighton MeltonJoel NielsenSantera OglesConnor PandeirootFhrancis PeraltaTaylor PerezBrooke PfistererAnna PriceCharles QubingEric RamsayBlaire RegierMason SarrasinRiley SarrasinRiley Schlahs
Hailey SeleskyJaxxon ShandroMichael SharpCourtney ShippeltKayla Simpson Thomas SimpsonOlivia SkjavelandAbby SmallRiley StoneDevon SullivanSkylar SuttonMackenzie SyvertsenGianna ThaiNicholas Tiemstra
Kayllie ToepferGage VercruysseConstadina VlahosPiper WallsAbby WarnerMaya WeidnerJessica WiebeMcKinley WilkieAbby WilmotRieley WinslowFaith WoltjerSarah WyndhamSam YatesCadence Zukowski
Grade 10 Principal's List
Alex BaileyDarin BoehmeCameron Campbell
Kate CayananMia CunninghamMaria ElchicoHana Gobin Angela GutierrezPierce Hampton
Leah-Mae HennigLinden KarrasMariika MeadusChloe RamsayMahalia Rempel Tressa Smith
Owen UngerJamie-Marie WatamaniukMaya WidenHarley WorkmanRyder WyattSophie Yee
Grade 10 Gold
Nicole AbellaMacy AhlquistEve AndrewsNicolas AndzHailey AshMorgan BajemaLexie BollingerRylon BoykoBrady BrunsShaeden BurtMyles ButcherEthan CarynMakena Colenutt
Braeden DeeringBenjamin DerowinMatthew DerowinBrooklynn DwyerJamin FultonEmma GordonHannah GrafTymen GreenGraham GrubbHarish GuggilapuAlyssa Jackson Autumn Je-glumCaleb JohnsonSamantha JonesKira KirkpatrickDylan Kristensen
Lucas LegacyDirk LiangGiGi LunnJackson MacKenzieObregon ManriquezBreanna McConnellMorgan McConnellBreck MillerRose MillerAdam MousseauJayna MuiseMikey NickersonEmma O'BrienHayden OverackerMahika PantTy Peakman
Benjamin PodolasZoey PrimmerXander QuastLouise RamosTim Randall Jac RobertsMaddox RoederKeziah RogersSullivan RoyEthan RussellHope SahlinJacob SimardRylan SnopekIra SonidoBrett StuartRhianne Styles
Katum ThiessenMax TurneyAlyssa VaandragerStella Van NiekerkGrace WagnerAdam WagnerDerek WagnerColton WalterKayla WalterTaiya WattsAbbygale Weston-PooleCassy WilliamsHannah WilliamsonEmmerson Winslow
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Lacombe Composite High School Graduate Awards
Alexander Rutherford Scholarships: Graduates of 2021
ATA Award for Further Education Brianna Ericson Auxiliary to the Lacombe Hospital & Care Centre Scholarship Hailey DeeringBentley Seed Cleaning Plant Scholarship Lukas Ijzerman Bower Dental Centre Scholarship Mackenzie CaddyCalumet Synergy Association Scholarship Brianna EricsonCANDO Spirit High School Scholarship Nobiel ArsenalCentral Alberta Co-op Bursary Caleb Lockhart Taylor WaldoClive Lions Club Bursary Brie OatwayD & M Concrete Scholarship in Building Construction Keegan LeBretonD & M Concrete Scholarship in Fabrication Studies Ethen Burke Don Gustafson Merit Award Brianna PelechytikELLIS Bird Farm Environmental Award Rose-Marie HullemanFrank Freeman Educational Scholarship Kendra MoonGovernor General’s Academic Medal Mackenzie CaddyHelen Gordon Newman Memorial Scholarship Brianna EricsonApprenticeship & Industry Training Board Scholarship 2021 Grad Madison GunschHugh McCullough Safe Driver Award Hannah RauschKin Canada Bursary Brianna Ericson Knights of Columbus Triple A Scholarship Brianna PelechytikLacombe & District Chamber of Commerce Award Brianna EricsonLacombe County Mutual Aid Doug Sproule Scholarship Eden Cade Lacombe Kinsmen Scholarships Art 30 Mackenzie Campbell Drama 30 Jessica Pilkington Drama 30 Annika Yee Fashion 30 Faye Heindel Food Studies 30 Tayte Coffey General Music 30 Francis Garcia Mechanics 30 Brayden Jackson Media Studies 30 Kara Wildeboer Physical Education 30 Daniel Humbke Lacombe Lions Club Scholarship Nobie ArsenalLCHS Scholarship for Valedictorian Mackenzie CaddyLCHS Scholarship for Salutatorian Jenica Swartz Schulich Leader Nominee 2020 Jordan Hildreth LCHS Social Studies 30-2 Award Sara FroehlerLCHS YEARBOOK Award Kara WildeboerLord Lascelles Chapter IODE Social Studies Scholarship Mackenzie Caddy Jenica SwartzGish Law Mary Lou Rose Scholarship in English 30-1 Annika YeeMasonic Lodge Scholarships In English 30-2 Taylor Waldo Emily ClarkeMerit Contractors Association Scholarship Jaxson Shandro Scholarship Recipients continue on Page 23
Lacombe Composite High School would like to thank the following businesses, families, and organizations for their support of our students and our 2020-2021 Scholastic
Achievement Awards Program
Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry Training BoardAlberta Teacher’s Association
Auxiliary to the Lacombe Hospital & Care CentreBentley Seed Cleaning Plant Lacombe County
Bower Dental CentreCando Rail
Calumet Synergy AssociationCentral Alberta Co-Op
Clive Lions ClubD & M ConcreteEllis Bird Farm
The Freeman FamilyThe Newman Family
Gish Law OfficeGovernment of AlbertaGovernment of Canada
Mr. Don GustafsonIODE - Lord Lascalles Chapter, Lacombe
Kinsmen Club of LacombeLacombe & District Chamber of CommerceLacombe County Mutual Aid Organization
Lacombe Lions ClubLCHS Scholarship FundLCHS RAMS Leadership
Masonic Lodge, Eureka Lodge #10, LacombeMerit Contractors Association of Alberta
Ms. Deanna MuiseNOVA Chemicals
The Ron & Brenda McCullough Fund Red Deer Polytechnic
Rotary Club of LacombeRoyal Canadian Legion, Lacombe BranchSoroptimist International of Central Alberta
TD Canada Trust Lacombe BranchWestern Financial Group
Wolf Creek Public Schools
Scholarship Program LCHS Grads of 2021
Nobie ArsenalIsabelle BourqueMackenzie CaddyEden CadeMackenzie CampbellHailey DeeringLevi DerowinQuinn EbertsBrianna EricsonLance FeniquitoSara FroehlerFrancis GarciaAmeerah GiesbrechtReid Grant
Ethan Harvey-KillenGavin HenkelJordan HildrethRose-Marie HullemanMorgan HutchisonKatelyn JeglumHailey KachnicJinin KangLacy LytleScotia MackenzieGrace MillerMadeleine MuellerBrianna PelechytikKylie Perry
Mia PiersonPayton PluisterJazztyn RosanoAinge RoyIreland Ryan-BavisFaith SalsburyTaylor SartyTaylor ShawGabriel SonnenbergChase StewartJenica SwartzJalissa ThackerCarson WebbBailey Welsh
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AROUND THE COUNTY
Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
*Closed all statutory holidays*Bay 1, 5008 50 Ave, Alix, AB
403-396-3369
WHAT WE DOAlix and Area Community Resource Centre
Alix and Area
CommunityResource Centre
Adult Workout Sessions: Pop-up Dates Added!-Did you get a chance to join in yet? Pop-up dates have been added onFriday, January 28 & February 4, from 6:30PM-7:30PM. If you want to attend any of the sessions or Pop-up dates, you can stilldrop-in, $10 per class. **Attend Pop-up dates for Free if you are age 65+OR if you have already paid for a package.**Packages: Ages 18-64, $50 for 6 OR $75 for 12. Ages 65+: Free. Drop-in: $10 each.Schedule: Monday, from 5PM-6PM, Monday, from 6:15PM-7:15PM andThursday, from 5PM-6PM. These facilitated boot-camp style fitnessclasses run from January 3 to February 10. All fitness levels are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one.
Highlights
Information &ReferralResource Navigation
Volunteer Services
Family Wellness
Meals on Wheels
Home Support
Community Services
Adult Learning
Alix Food Bank
ServicesAvailable
Follow us on Facebook @AlixandAreaCommunityResourceCentre
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Baby Clinic: February 17-The next Baby Clinic is on February 17. Call the Lacombe CommunityHealth Centre directly to book (403-782-3218).
Youth Counselling: Book for February 8 and 22- Generalized youth counselling services, for ages 13-17, are now being offered by aRegistered Psychiatric Nurse, BA Child & Youth Studies. Call ahead to schedule yourappointment. *Parental consent is required.*
New Program: Wise Owls Senior Services-Programs are designed to support seniors within their home. Servicesinclude friendly visiting, menu planning & meal preparation, pet care,errand & social assistance, support liaison and home support.Assessment interviews are FREE. Contact us to learn more and for pricing.
Book Our Facility- Do you need extra space for group activities, an upcoming event, birthday party, to offer a service or meetwith your clients? Our facilities have several offices, a large meeting room, recreation area and an activitycentre with a kitchen available for use. The fee is $25 per space per day, please contact us for more details.
Connecting Clans: NEW!- Watch for more details coming soon. These monthly events will be used to bringfamily members and those who are special to you, together!
Membership Fees: FREE
Library Move – closed Nov. 22 – Dec. 3, 2021 – new location in the Eagle Builders Centre at 5302 Broadway Avenue – our new name is Servus Credit Union Public Library Kids Programs: In-Person, Mother Goose (baby – 3), Story Time (All Ages), Creative Explosion (3+), Lego Club Youth Programs Online – Youth D & D, Out of this World (9+), Reading & Writing Tutoring, Minecraft and Fortnite club Teen Programs - Teen D& D (13+), Book Club Adult Programs – D & D, Ink Drinkers Book Club, Writers Group All Programs are FREE – see our website & Facebook for more details or call us! Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 10am – 6pm – Wed 10am – 7:00pm Blackfaldslibrary.ca 403.885.2343
Sargent Community Hall Annual General Meeting 7 pm January 29, 2022
• Discussion of the future of the Hall • Election of executive
Following AHS Mandatory restrictions at time of meeting
Call George Payne 403 784 3654 for information
Maintenance for highways in Lacombe County
Please note: Alberta Transportation maintains and operates ALL NUMBERED highways in the County (i.e. Hwy 12, Hwy 20, Hwy 597,
Hwy 815, Hwy 601, Hwy 2A, etc.). If you see any issues or have any concerns on these roadways, please contact:
Mainroad Alberta Contracting LP | 1-877-875-3263
The Lincoln Community Society is in need of volunteers to work a Casino in Red Deer at CASH Casino on February 2 and 3, 2022
Please contact Kathy Kamlah ([email protected]) or
Rob Tweit ([email protected]) if you would like to volunteer.
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AROUND THE COUNTY
Make a
SPLASH
What’s Happening at the pool:• New daytime swims have been added to the pool schedule!
Check out what is available at cityoflacombe.perfectmind.com.• February Break and March Break programming is open for
registration.• Remember to pre-book all drop-in swims online. Lane
swim registration opens 1 week in advance and public swims 3 days in advance.
For more information on the KAC schedule, pool rentals and advanced courses call 403.782.1278 or visit www.lacombe.ca/pool.
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 and many special events throughout the year.
Clive Family & Community Support Services
Clive FCSS Programs: Little Village Playgroup Home Safe and Babysitting courses Adventures R’Us Summer Day Camp Individual & Family Resources Seniors Benefits & Resources Volunteer Appreciation Seniors Week Supports for Seniors at Christmas.
Programs in Partnership withLacombe & District FCSS:
Community Outreach Program Tools for School Volunteer Income Tax program New Coats for Kids Fill a Fridge Santa’s AnonymousCONTACT US AT:
Clive FCSS Outreach Coordinator Email: [email protected] Phone: (403) 784-2020 Address: 5107 50th St, Clive, AB (adjacent to the Village Office).
Office Hours: Tuesdays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 1st & 3rd Wednesday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Upcoming Programs
Sept 15 - Little Village Playgroup starts. EveryWednesday for preschool ages 0 - 6
Oct 28 - An Evening with Jody Carrington -Parenting Today. Starts 7 pm in Clive. Tickets $40 on sale in September through Eventbrite.
Nov 17 & 24 - Home Alone Course. Ages 9 - 11,from 3:30 - 6:00 pm. Cost $40.
Dec 4 - Babysitters Course. Ages 12+,from 9 am - 5 pm. Cost $40.
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Council Highlights & Minutes can be found on our website under the ‘Council’ Link on the main page - or scan the QR code (left) with your
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Department Numbers: Main Office - 403-782-6601
Planning Services - 403-782-8389
Community Services - 403-782-8959
Operations - 403-782-8379
Public Works Shop - 403-782-3567
GeneralAfter Hours Emergency Answering Service 403.357.1210
Administration Fax 403.782.3820
Public Works Fax 403.782.5356
For Service Requests, see our website - or phone the switchboard at 403-782-6601Senior Administration
Tim Timmons, County Manager [email protected]
Call 403-782-6601 to speak with the County Manager
or with a Lacombe County Director
Michael Minchin, Director of Corporate Services [email protected]
Bill Cade, Director of [email protected]
Dale Freitag, Director of Planning [email protected]
Dion Burlock, Director of Community [email protected]
Council Home CellJohn Ireland, Div. 1 ([email protected]) 403.392.3981
Brenda Knight, Div. 2 ([email protected]) 403.788.2168 403.550.2168
Barb Shepherd, Div. 3 ([email protected]) 403.340.9724
Dwayne West, Div. 4 ([email protected]) 403.660.2328
Ken Weenink, Div. 5 ([email protected]) 403.350.8014
Allan Wilson, Div. 6 ([email protected]) 403.506.3735
Dana Kreil, Div. 7 ([email protected]) 403.746.3607 403.358.9400
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