County News - Lacombe County

April 21, 2017 - County News

County News

Friday, May 19, 2017 | Volume 5

County Council approves 2017 final budgets and tax rates At its May 11th meeting, Council approved the Lacombe County 2017 operating and capital budgets and tax rate bylaw. As indicated in the interim budget, municipal tax rates for 2017 will increase by 1% for residential, farmland and nonresidential properties over 2016 rates. “Council’s commitment to minimize tax increases reflects the current economic climate in Alberta and despite the 1% increase, Lacombe County ratepayers continue to enjoy one of the lowest tax rates in the province,” commented Commissioner Terry Hager. The 2017 operating budget of $65,795,590 includes $11,519,020 for the Alberta School Foundation Fund requisition and $403,440 for the Lacombe Foundation requisition. The budget increase of $6.16 million from 2016 is largely due to a $5.8 million commitment to the West QEII Water/Wastewater Servicing project.

In addition, the 2017 capital budget of $19,536,550 has increased by $1.5 million from last year. Based on the new rates, 2017 property taxes on a $400,000 residence in Lacombe County will be $2,004.80, which is an increase of $31.60 from 2016. Residential property owners who experienced a decrease in the market value of their properties of greater than 1.6% will see a reduction in their property taxes. Property taxes are due on or before August 31, 2017. Maximizing Value for Residents As in past years, Lacombe County Council directed that municipal tax rate increases be as low as possible, while still providing sustainable funding for operating and capital expenses in the year ahead and ensuring that Lacombe County infrastructure, assets, and services are maintained at appropriate levels. “From the initial discussions, Council

was committed to avoiding tax increases because they understand the challenges many of our ratepayers are facing during this economic downturn,” said Reeve Paula Law. “However, we needed to balance our wish to keep taxes low with the realities of continuing to provide a high level of municipal services.” Reeve Law explained that Council’s goal is to ensure that the County’s natural, financial, and physical resources are managed in ways that provide maximum value for ratepayers. She added: “the 2017 operating budget, capital budget, and municipal tax rates have been established in a manner which provides for cost-effective delivery of County services and programs for our citizens.”

For an indepth look at the budget highlights, visit our website or stay tuned for the June County News.

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What’s Inside 2

MDP/LUB Public Hearing

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Farm Vehicle Safety Checks

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Crime Watch Meetings

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Supplementary Assessments

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Mirror Corner

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Financial Statements

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Agriculture

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Environment

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Planning & Development FAQs

14-15 Development Activity 17

Lacombe Regional Tourism

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4-H Celebrating 100 Years

20-21 Council Highlights 26-27 Around the County www.lacombecounty.com

Publication Mail Agreement No 0040025170 Return undeliverable items to: Lacombe County RR3, Lacombe, AB T4L 2N3

County CountyNews News -- April May 19, 21,2017 2017

LACOMBE COUNTY IS HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND LAND USE BYLAW BYLAW NO. 1237/17 & BYLAW NO. 1238/17 Lacombe County Council gave first reading to the bylaws to adopt the draft Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and draft Land Use Bylaw (LUB). The draft MDP and LUB have been developed based on the vision you, the public, provided over the last year and a half of consultation. The County would now like to ask your final thoughts on the draft plans at a public hearing. The hearing will consist of a presentation by staff, followed by an opportunity for you to voice your opinions or ask questions. Don’t forget... the draft MDP and LUB provide the foundation for how the County is going to guide development over the next ten years, so we want to hear from you. If you are unable to attend the public hearing but would like to provide comments on the draft plans, written submissions can be made to the County. Your comments can also be sent by: E-mail to [email protected] Fax to 403-782-3820 or Mail to RR3, Lacombe AB, T4L 2N3 Please ensure your comments are received by the County prior to the date of the public hearing. All comments received will be public information.

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Wednesday 7 pm @ the Lacombe County Office (Council Chambers) Located 2½ miles west of Highway 2 at the intersection of Spruceville Road and Highway 12

Have a question? Contact the Planning and Development Department! www.MDP.lacombecounty.com (403) 782-8389 [email protected] twitter.com/LacombeCounty facebook.com/LacombeCountyMDP

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County hosts Farm Vehicle Safety Checks Farm Vehicle Safety Check May 30 & 31 Lacombe County will host a two-day voluntary farm vehicle safety check at our new public works shops, located in the east and west sides of the County. The purpose of this check is to increase both the safety and the awareness of our agricultural industry as it relates to vehicle safety. Dates:

May 30 (West) / May 31 (East)

Time:

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Locations:

West Remote County Shop (Rainy Creek Road, near RR3-0 East Remote County Shop (Hwy 12 & Hwy 821 near Tees)

RSVP:

Call Ray @ 403.782.8959. Deadline to book a spot is May 29. Drop ins are welcome, but priority will be given to those who booked a spot.

Lacombe County wants you to know about an upcoming

Bylaw Change

BYLAW 1241/17 AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAW REGARDING WORK IN ROADS.

The draft bylaw prohibits a utility from constructing a facility within or on a road without first entering into a Master Road Access agreement via a form prescribed by Lacombe County. The bylaw distinguishes between works in or on a travelled portion of a road and the placement of works within the ditch or back slope. Bylaw No. 1241/17 received first reading on May 11, 2017, and will be considered for second and third reading on June 8, 2017.

Want to learn more? If you want to learn more, Bylaw 1241/17 will be posted on the main page of the Lacombe County Website. Please review the document. Your comments can be sent by email to [email protected], by fax to 403-782-3820 or by mail to RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3. All submissions will be public information. Lacombe County, RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3 Phone: 403-782-8389; Fax: 403-782-3820

For more information, please contact the County Commissioner at 403-782-8378 or visit the County’s website at www.lacombecounty.com

Lacombe County host a two-day voluntary farm vehicle safety check at our new public works shops, located in the east and west sides of the County. The purpose of this check is to increase both the safety and the awareness of our agricultural industry as it relates to vehicle safety. Date: May 30 (West) / May 31 (East) Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Locations: • West Remote County Shop located on Rainy Creek Road near RR3-0 • East Remote County Shop located on Hwy 12 and Hwy 821, Tees RSVP: Deadline to book a spot is May 29. Drop ins are welcome, but priority will be given to those who booked an inspection spot. Contact Ray Kawai at 403.782.8959. “The key theme for these inspections is safety,” emphasized Mark Sproule, Senior Community Peace Officer for Lacombe County. “We want farmers to bring their vehicles to us without fear of receiving a ticket.” Commercial Vehicle Inspectors will be on hand to conduct safety inspections under the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. If safety violations are found, they will be noted on a personalized vehicle inspection report and instructions given to the driver on how to proceed with repairs. Under Alberta law, a farm vehicle is subject to the same vehicle equipment regulations as any other commercial vehicle. Lacombe County wants to make sure our farmers and ranchers are not going to be stuck on the side of the road because of a breakdown - or worse yet, involved in a collision because of equipment failure. This event is about education and working together to promote safety for everyone. Together, we can work to promote a positive image for our farming community. Details: Please show up any time between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Call the number below to book a time or just stop in. (NOTE: if bringing multiple vehicles, please space arrival times by approximately 20 minutes). For more information or to book a time, please contact Ray Kawai, 403-782-8959 or email [email protected].

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SAFETY FIRST

It's motorcycle season! Be aware of motorcyclists on the road and give them the space they need. Whether you’re a hobby rider, commuter, or long distance rider, riding a motorcycle is a popular way Albertan’s travel. But motorcycle safety involves all road users. In a vehicle, a driver can feel invincible – on a bike, a rider is extremely vulnerable. Facts to Know: • •

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Motorcycles are less stable and less visible than cars and often have highperformance capabilities. 3,323 motorcyclists were involved in casualty collisions over a 5-year period. These collisions resulted in 153 deaths and 3,440 injuries (2010-2014). 42% of motorcyclists involved in casualty collisions committed an improper action. More than half of these errors were running off the road or following too closely (2010 – 2014).

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Almost one-fifth of motorcyclists involved in casualty collisions were travelling at a speed too fast for the given conditions. In fatal collisions, nearly half of motorcyclists were travelling at unsafe speeds (2010 – 2014). More than two-thirds of collisions involving a motorcycle resulted in death or injury. This compares to approximately one in 10 for all collisions. Head injury is a leading cause of death in motorcycle collisions. A rider with a helmet is 37 per cent less likely to die than without one. The younger the motorcyclist, the higher the collision rate. Motorcycle riders aged 16 to 17 years had the highest involvement rate per 1,000 licensed motorcyclists (2014). ~From www.Saferoads.com

Changes to OHV Helmet Law Thousands of people are injured every year while riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) in Alberta. According to the Injury Prevention Centre, many of those injuries involve head trauma to riders who weren’t wearing helmets. As of May 15, 2017, CSAcompliant helmets must be worn by OHV users when riding on public land. Public land means Crown land, including areas that have been designated for public OHV use, public roadway and highway rights-of-way. When helmets are required Helmets are required for anyone driving, operating, riding in or on, or being towed by, an OHV. An OHV is any motorized vehicle built for cross-country travel, including: • • • • • •

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CSA-compliant helmets OHV safety helmets must comply with the same standards that exist for motorcycle helmets. The standards are: •

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The Provincial Government has extended the fire permit season. Lacombe County requires fire permits from March 1 to October 31. • •

on your own property on private property with permission of the owner on First Nations Reserve or Metis Settlement lands, unless they have a law requiring it when performing farm and/ or ranch work if you wear a turban as a member of the Sikh faith, or have received an exemption from Alberta Transportation

have manufacturer installed rollover protective structures and seat belts, which have not been modified and are being properly worn meet standards for motor vehicles designed for use on a roadway and has seat belts. (e.g., unmodified 4x4 trucks, SUVs and jeeps)

Fines The fine for not wearing a helmet is $155. The fine for wearing a helmet that is not CSA-compliant is $93. This is the same penalty as riding a motorcycle without a helmet.

Exemptions Helmets are not required when using an OHV:

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

dirt bikes, motorcycles, minibikes and related 2-wheel vehicles all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) utility terrain vehicles miniature motor vehicles amphibious vehicles snow vehicles, including snowmobiles and snow bikes

Helmets are not required in vehicles that:

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CSA Standard CAN3D230-M85, Protective Headgear in Motor Vehicle Applications; Standard No. 218; Motorcycle helmets under Part 571.218 of the Code of Federal Regulations (United States), Title 49; British Standards Institution Standard BS 6658: 1985, Specification for protective helmets for vehicle users; Snell Memorial Foundation 2000 or 2005 or 2010 Standard For Protective Headgear, for use with Motorcycles and Other Motorized Vehicles; and United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Regulation 22-05, Uniform provisions concerning the approval of protective helmets and their visors for drivers and passengers of motorcycles and mopeds. ~ From Alberta Transportation

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RURAL CRIME WATCH Red Deer / Lacombe Rural Crime Watch: 2016-17 Highlights

Fentanyl Awareness Presentation Red Deer / Lacombe Rural Crime Watch Association meeting DATE: June 22, 2017 TIME: 7:00 p.m. LOCATION: Lacombe Memorial Centre Please join us for a presentation from Cpl. Brad McIntosh, RCMP “K” Division. Cpl. McIntosh will discuss the Fentanyl crisis, its dangers and information on the substance.

Making a 72-Hour Emergency kit From the Canadian Red Cross

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The Red Cross recommends that you keep a disaster preparedness kit in your home with enough supplies to meet your family’s needs for at least 72 hours. By taking the time now to store food, water and other supplies, you can provide for your entire family in the event of an emergency. The following list is a guide of suggested items to have in your disaster preparedness kit at home. It is important that you check it every year and to resupply it after every use.

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Water Food (non-perishable) Manual can opener Crank or battery-operated flashlight, with extra batteries

The 2016-2017 RCW Board and Executive continued their work over this past year, refining the email fanouts to the RCW membership. The group Facebook page has also grown exponentially over the past 2 years. Between March 17 and March 23, 2017 the Facebook posts reached over 6500 people and the website had over 31,000 visits. The overall RCW membership is at 252 members. The RCW Executive, in cooperation with the RCMP and County Patrols, have continued to conduct information sessions in communities throughout Red Deer and Lacombe counties. These information sessions have provided information and tools for communities to combat crime in their areas.

No charge and no RSVP required

Use this table as a checklist to ensure you are well prepared.

The annual general meeting of the Red Deer/Lacombe Rural Community Crime Watch group was held on March 25, 2017. At the meeting, a report highlighted this past year’s activities by Executive and Board members of your Rural Crime Watch (RCW).

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Battery-operated or crank radio Extra keys, for your house and car First aid kit Cash in small bills Special needs items (i.e. medications, infant formula) Personal hygiene items Important family documents (i.e. copies of birth and marriage certificates, passports, licenses, wills, land deeds and insurance) A copy of your emergency plan

This past year RCW Executive and Board members have attended information sessions in the following communities: C&E Trail, Caroline Crime Watch, Queens/Burnt Lake Industrial Park, Nova Chemicals, Petrolia Business Park, Balmoral Community Hall, Valley Center Hall, and Haynes Community Hall. We have also attended numerous community events encouraging membership with our RCW. The group will also be hosting the Provincial RCW AGM in February of 2018 at the Lacombe Memorial Center. RCW

Board members Floyd Mullaney and Jean Bota have reviewed our three year strategic plan to identify areas requiring change and improvement. These items will be addressed during the upcoming year. Jean and Floyd have also been working on a Business Watch Pilot project in Gasoline Alley, Petrolia and Energy Business parks. Business watch will establish communication links between businesses and the police, in order to deter and detect crimes as well as diminish opportunities for crime. According to County Councillor Jean Bota, “Sometimes, as a group getting caught up in the day to day events, a person can begin to feel, ‘Why do we do this and are we really effective and making a difference?’ But once you put pen to paper and listen to what we have done over the past year you see a difference!” Over the past year the RCW group welcomed two new additions to the RCW team. Cpl. Jason McFarlane transferred to Blackfalds Detachment and is the new RCMP liaison. Lacombe County has a new Senior Community Peace Officer, Mark Sproule, who has also joined the RCW team. Going forward, the RCW will continue to work closely with the Blackfalds RCMP and the Red Deer and Lacombe County Patrols, to encourage more people to become RCW members, to provide information to citizens and businesses in the RCW area, and to encourage cooperation between various groups in our communities in order to combat crime. ~ Submitted from Red Deer - Lacombe Crime Watch Association

It is important to store these supplies together in a sturdy and easy-to-carry bag, such as a backpack that can easily be used in an emergency situation. There are several online stores from which you can purchase a 72-hour kit!

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Understanding Supplementary Assessment & Tax Lacombe County, by bylaw, has authorized the preparation of supplementary assessments and imposition of supplementary taxes in accordance with Sections 313 and 369 of the Municipal Government Act. Supplementary assessments allow the County to assess improvements added to a property after the December 31 condition date, and collect property taxes on a pro-rated basis for the remainder of the tax year. A supplementary assessment notice shows the assessed value of any new construction (new building or addition) that was completed or occupied during the current calendar year and was not included in the annual tax notice to take into account the increase in value of a property. The tax rates applied to supplementary assessments are the same as those applied to regular property assessments. An example of supplementary assessments and taxes would be a homeowner that constructs a house on his or her vacant land and completes it in September. The County may levy a supplementary tax for the remaining three months in the tax year. When are Supplementary Assessment and Tax Notices applied? Supplementary assessments and taxes are levied only in the year that the improvement to a property is completed, occupied or begins to operate.

1. In December 2016, the Annual Assessment Roll assigns the value of $215,000 to the land and the portion of the house already constructed.

2. In August 2017 Annual Taxes of $1,075 are paid, based on a progressive assessment.

3. In September 2017 the house is completed. Value assigned: $425,000.

4. In November 2017 supplementary taxes of $262.50 are paid, covering one quarter of the year, from October to December. (The full year would have been $1,050).

5. In 2018 the Annual Taxes will be $2,125.

Visit the Lacombe County Website for more information on assessment and taxes

Save the Date! June 20th, 2017

Help us Plan for the Future of Lacombe's

Kinsmen Aquatic Centre! In-Person Engagement Opportunities

You’re Invited to a Development Tour of Lacombe County! Lacombe County Council, in collaboration with staff from the Planning & Development and Environmental & Protective Services Departments would like to invite you on a County tour! The tour will cover a handful of developments around the County, and will include both transportation and lunch for participants. This is a great opportunity to get out in the community with Council and County staff to see some of the exciting projects that have been evolving over the last few years.

The tour is scheduled for 9:00am to 3:00pm, June 20th, 2017 and will cost $20 per person, this includes both a seat on the bus and a mid-day lunch. There will be approximately 5 stops around the Gull Lake area, with one stop planned for the South Aspelund Industrial Park. Tour stops will consist of a mix of development types from residential, to industrial, to recreation. If you or someone you know may be interested please contact Lacombe County for more details.

Deadline to RSVP is June 5, 2017 as limited spots are available!

Farmers Market Booth Gary Moe Auto Group Sportsplex May 19th, 2017 9:00am – 1:00pm

The Project

Focus Groups

We are conducting a study to identify ways to continue to improve the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre. Share your ideas and get involved. Fill out an online survey at lacombe.ca/poolsurvey by May 26th, visit us at the Farmers' Market on May 19, 2017 or sign up for a focus group.

Gary Moe Auto Group Sportsplex May 19th, 2017 8:00am – 1:00pm A limited number of focus groups will be available (first come first served). Sign up at www.lacombe.ca/pool

Join the Conversation

Get Involved!

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For more information or to RSVP please contact:

Jesse McPhail, Planner/Development Officer (403) 782-8389 [email protected]

Take a Resident Survey!

Sign up for a focus group!

Visit us at the Farmerʼs Market!

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MIRROR CORNER Fifth Leg of Hwy 12/21 Waterline to connect Mirror and Bashaw 2017 Mirror Dog Tags A license is required for all dogs in Mirror as per the bylaw. As of February 1st, the cost is $30 for an altered dog, and $50 for an unaltered dog. For more information please call Caitlin (403) 782-6601 or visit www. lacombecounty.com (Hamlet of Mirror>Policies/Bylaws>Dog Control)

Friends of the Mirror Library Society:

The library is open Wednesdays 1pm - 7pm. If you are interested in the library, we invite you to join our Mirror Library Board. Your interest and input are welcomed!

Mirror Fire Department Interested in becoming a member of the Mirror Fire Department? For further information please contact Todd Gustafson, Lacombe County Fire Chief, @ 403-782-8959. Mirror Centennial Ball Caps still available

$20 each. Contact Fred, or any member of the Mirror Fire Dept.

Jolly Seniors

Pancake breakfast every second Sunday from 9am-1pm

Booking Mirror Community Hall

Call Lisa 403-788-3890 or cell 403-505-3894

Mirror Library

Join us Wednesdays from 1pm to 7pm Check out our new selection of books and movies, or access high-speed Wi-Fi Internet. Thanks to Lacombe County, you can now connect to the world at Mirror Public Library

The Highway 12/21 Regional Water Services Commission held a ground breaking ceremony at the Mirror Community Hall today to celebrate the Mirror to Bashaw portion of the Highway 12/21 Regional Water Line. The Mirror to Bashaw waterline represents the fifth phase of the Commission’s system, which will be 84-kilometers in length once construction is complete. It will also ensure the communities along it have a safe and secure water supply available to sustain their existing populations and enable their continued economic viability and growth for decades to come. The Government of Canada will contribute $3.5 million toward this project through the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) – representing 50 per cent of eligible project costs. The Government of Alberta has committed $2.8 million (40 per cent of eligible project costs) through the Water for Life program, and the Highway 12/21 Regional Water Commission covering the remaining costs of the project. “Moving this project forward is a clear example of what we can do to make lives better for Albertans when all three orders of government work together. This critical waterline is another example of the

Mirror Royal Canadian Legion Branch 189 - 5015 50th Avenue

commitment of our government to improve the lives of Albertans by providing a vital and basic service, clean drinking water. It will support economic development, improved services and future growth," said Brian Mason, Minister of Transportation and Minister of Infrastructure . “The Mirror to Bashaw segment project is a vital component of continuous water delivery from the Stettler Water Treatment Plant to communities,” said Brenda Knight, Highway 12/21 Regional Water Commission Chairperson. “As we all know, the most precious resource on this planet is water both in terms of human health and community long term sustainability.” The Commission, formed in 2006, has been developing a water transmission line to serve its members with potable water with funding from federal and provincial government. Once the Mirror to Bashaw line is complete, a total of 84 kilometres of the project will be operational. The Highway 12/21 Regional Water Services Commission, formed in 2006, has been developing a water transmission line to serve its members with potable water with funding from federal and provincial government. It is composed of the communities of: Lacombe County, Village of Ferintosh, Village of Alix, Village of Edberg, Village of Clive, Camrose County, Town of Bashaw.

Meat Draws Saturday at 4pm General meetings second Sunday at 1pm (unless otherwise posted).

Mirror Skate Park

Located across the street by community hall - Meetings occur the second Tuesday of month

Mirror and District Museum

Meetings are on the first Monday of the month at 7pm. Call 403-788-3828 for more information

For Rent

Large room in Mirror Business Centre, for rent by month or day Contact Jim Sturgeon 403-788-2380 or Tasha Conway ATB 403-788-3001

MAIN construction St.

Businesses will be open during construction. Detours in effect May - October. www.lacombe.ca/mainstreet

CN Rail crossing delays

If you experience delays longer than 20 minutes at the Mirror rail yard crossing you may phone CN Rail at 1-800-465-9239. Follow the prompts and be ready to provide details shown on the crossing signal mast to CN personnel. Transport Canada may be reached at 1-888-463-0521.

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Lacombe County 2016 Financial Statements Lacombe County

Lacombe County

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position December 31

2016

2015

December 31, 2016 10. Accumulated Surplus

Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents (Note 1) Investments (Note 2) Taxes receivable (Note 3) Accounts receivable (Note 4) Inventories for resale (Note 5)

$ 64,551,976 $ 64,151,418 14,229,528 14,009,167 788,225 671,696 6,760,418 6,195,220 417,211 278,037 86,747,358

Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Employee benefit obligation (Note 6) Deposit liabilities Deferred revenue (Note 7)

Net financial assets Non-financial assets Tangible capital assets (Note 8) Prepaid expenses and inventories of supplies (Note 9)

Accumulated surplus (Note 10)

85,305,538

6,811,538 1,230,948 2,141,935 3,839,612

4,583,463 1,188,077 1,898,024 3,093,348

14,024,033

10,762,912

72,723,325

74,542,626

316,387,290 6,575,040

319,484,749 7,029,565

322,962,330

326,514,314

$ 395,685,655 $ 401,056,940

Contingencies and commitments (Note 19) Liability for contaminated sites (Note 20) Funds held in trust (Note 21)

Lacombe County

Consolidated Statement of Operations For the year ended December 31

Budget 2016

2016

Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenditures Accumulated surplus, beginning of year Accumulated surplus, end of year

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39,394,030

43,776,097

42,564,896

5,994,733 2,284,110 28,642,172 2,419,236 68,000 539,890 4,967,466 1,542,060 1,200,310 -

5,887,302 2,241,474 29,555,603 2,274,885 51,025 536,528 4,795,193 1,234,849 1,215,152 1,318,357 37,014

5,862,418 2,339,234 28,584,816 2,176,261 259,626 495,110 2,782,538 1,174,265 1,146,542 32,308 41,575

47,657,977

49,147,382

44,894,693

(8,263,947)

(5,371,285)

(2,329,797)

401,056,940

401,056,940

403,386,737

$ 392,792,993 $ 395,685,655 $ 401,056,940

2015

$ 316,387,290 $ 319,484,749 6,575,040 7,029,565 367,065 672,958

Equity in tangible capital assets Equity in other non-financial assets Unrestricted surplus

323,329,395

327,187,272

17,217,224 10,926,970 615,640 3,535,372 2,074,039 3,444,452 416,437 4,053,338 1,009,140 1,627,857 1,060,074 247,697 500,000 415,352 2,047,000 226,004 807,404 37,458 5,523 151,735 2,699,810 7,343,370 833,556 539,837 5,893,628 42,406 53,125 3,958,845 245,996 23,964 303,007

14,827,289 8,679,182 2,467,323 3,128,048 2,507,799 3,102,352 410,639 5,728,246 986,784 1,425,287 897,751 182,177 500,000 348,752 1,567,000 1,158,783 788,581 42,915 130,686 5,359,705 6,740,804 1,971,993 625,788 4,960,186 42,406 53,125 4,757,180 220,216 17,644 241,027

72,356,260

73,869,668

Restricted surplus (Reserves) Main Road Public Works Equipment Municipal Facilities Protective Services Gravel Subdivision Pavement Land Development Recreation Capital Assistance Funds in Lieu of Reserve Land Subdivision Road Development Agriculture Equipment Peace Officers Equipment Disaster Services Hamlet Street Improvement Tax Rate Stabilization Shared Fire Funds Lake Access Hamlet of Mirror Contingency Hamlet of Mirror Water Hamlet of Mirror Sewer Community Aggregate Levy Water - Waste Water New Pavement Trails Bridge Shores Water-Sewer Slopes Water-Sewer Operational Cemetery Lakeview Estates Water Reserve Gull Lake Stabilization Reserve

2015

Revenues Taxation - net (Note 12) $ 27,206,900 $ 27,158,217 $ 26,431,074 Taxation - other (Note 13) 730,000 890,970 962,744 Development levies 1,652,450 770,045 218,379 Government transfers (Note 14) 4,940,300 4,971,357 5,617,820 Sales, user charges and costs recovered 1,596,040 1,795,238 2,137,256 Theto accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes are an integral1,056,282 part of these financial1,494,987 statements Sales other governments 979,880 Permits, licenses, fines, penalties and rentals 2 439,530 540,313 931,872 Interest, royalties and patronage allocations 1,372,230 1,431,718 1,447,810 Contributed assets 4,838,361 2,944,568 Gain on sale of tangible capital assets 60,141 149,784 Other 476,700 263,455 228,602

Expenditures (Note 15) General government Protective services Transportation services Environmental services Cemetery Social and family services Recreation and cultural services Planning and development Agriculture services Write-down of tangible capital assets Loss on sale of tangible capital assets

2016

$ 395,685,655 $ 401,056,940 The investment in tangible capital assets represents amounts already spent and invested in infrastructure. The investment in other non-financial assets represents amounts already spent and invested in supplies for future use. Reserve funds represent funds set aside by bylaw or council resolution for specific purposes.

Lacombe County

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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December 31, 2016 17. Remuneration Disclosure Disclosure of remuneration for municipal officials, the chief administrative officer and designated officers as required by Alberta Regulation 313/2000 is as follows: Council Compensation Councillors: Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4 - Reeve Division 5 Division 6 Division 7 Administration: Chief Administrative Officer Designated Officer

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53,999 60,339 51,620 59,968 58,279 49,244 50,775

Benefits & Allowances $

16,283 18,061 13,185 13,506 14,611 15,277 14,951

Total 2016 $

70,282 78,400 64,805 73,474 72,890 64,521 65,726

Total 2015 $

78,455 81,948 68,266 79,752 71,796 67,810 69,787

252,910

45,404

298,314

294,223

130,585

20,484

151,069

143,078

Council Compensation: includes base pay, per diem and expenses for attending meetings and other Council functions. Council Benefits and Allowances: includes the County's contribution for health, dental and insurance benefits, convention expenses, and mileage paid for attending meetings and other Council functions. Chief Administrative Officer and Designated Officer Salary: includes regular base pay. Chief Administrative Officer and Designated Office Benefits and Allowances: includes the County's contribution for Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance, health, dental and insurance benefits, pension, professional memberships, tuition and mileage.


AGRICULTURE

Bee Pollinator Workshop educates and entertains Thank you to AWES (Agroforestry Woodlot Extension Society) and all that attended the Bee Pollinator workshop. Attendees learned about the differences between bee species, and how to create ideal habitats for them. Participants built ‘bee hotels’, which are designed mainly for mason and leafcutter solitary bees, who like to live in small, dry, hollow, tunnel-like cavities (similar to the photo to the left). For those unable to attend, here are some considerations when building a pollinator garden: • The location most suitable for these bee hotels is above ground, but it is also important to have a habitat nearby for the bees to have access to flower nectar food source, and a water source which could be a bowl with pebbles and water in it.

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2% Liquid Strychnine Program Lacombe County in partnership with Alberta Agriculture and Forrestry, will be selling 2% Liquid Strychnine for the control of Richardson Ground Squirrels.

Thursdays - 9a.m. to 10a.m. Lacombe County Administration Office

Choose species that are adapted to your local moisture, soil, and light conditions. Strive to have at least three species at the peak of their flowering period for every month in the growing season. Choose species with different flower colours and shapes, as different pollinators will be attracted to different flower characteristics. Include nitrogen fixing species in your habitat to improve its nutrient cycling and longevity. Maximize the morning sun exposure of your habitat by planting shorter species towards the south and east. Clump flowering species together in groups of 3-8 individuals per m2. This will increase the foraging efficiency of pollinators. Increase structural diversity by including taller trees and shrubs (particularly on the north or west

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side) Connect habitat to existing natural habitat so that pollinators will be able to migrate into your habitat. Site within 150m (500’) of pollinator dependent crops if you have any and wish to maximize their pollination.

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April: Prairie Crocus & Canada Buffalo Berry May: Prickly Rose, Red Osier Dogwood, Western Canada Violet June: Wild red Raspberry, Twin flower, Canada Anemone July: Wild mint, Shrubby Cinqfoil, Canada Goldenrod August: Yarrow, Showy Aster, Smooth Aster

FOR RENT Pasture Sprayers

Lacombe County Agriculture Services Has Pasture Sprayers for County Residents to Rent

Minimum Purchase - 6 bottles per customer 2017 Cost - $10.50 / bottle

Purchase Procedure 1. All sales handled at Lacombe County Administration Office. 2. Producers must attend a mandatory 10 minute training session held on sale days. Training session only needs to be attended once for purchase product during the 2017 season. 3. Information required upon purchase: • Producer’s name • home quarter legal land description • mailing address • treatment area legal land description • phone number • farm size (acres)

RENTAL RATE - $50.00/DAY DEPOSIT - $200.00 (deposit refundable when sprayer returned in good condition)  Pull type - 400 gallon water capacity, 20 gallon/acre coverage  Designed for spraying range and pasture in rough terrain  Has additional hand gun system and fence line spraying nozzle  Simple to operate

2% LSC Program Rules 1. 2% LSC will be made available to qualified agriculture producers who have an economically significant population of Richardson Ground Squirrels (defined as 1 hole per 4 metre walking for100 metres or 20% crop damage in a 100 metre strip of cropland. 2. Agriculture producer must sign a waiver form agreeing to use 2% LSC as outlined in the terms and conditions of the registration.

For further information contact Dion Burlock or Krista Pannenbecker at 403-782-8959

To book a sprayer please contact:

Krista Pannenbecker

Agriculture Department (403) 782-8959 [email protected]

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AGRICULTURE

In-Crop Weed Control – An Integrated Approach The war on weeds continues! After last month’s topic about preseed weed control it’s time to dig into the continuing battle on weeds in the crop. Controlling weeds should really be an integrated Grant McCormick approach utilizing all the tools available including diverse crop rotation, some tillage, a solid preseed weed control program and finally selecting the right in-crop products. Without this balanced approach, there can start to be some real holes in the armour when battling weeds. The right selection of chemistry starts with a broad knowledge and understanding of each field. Good records that note problem weed areas, perennial weed patches, possible resistance diagnosis and any other concerns that will help in choosing the right strategy. Ideally each field should have a record by year of what crop was grown, what weed control measures and products were used and finally any possible weed issues that arose during the growing season. With this kind of record keeping any potential risks can be isolated, providing a good foundation for the proper selection of weed control products. The next critical job is to thoroughly scout each field to identify all the weed species present. By doing a good job of scouting at a very early stage, new weed species that have moved into the field can be identified and/ or whether a current weed species is increasing in prevalence. These early indicators alert us to possibly make changes when choosing what to put in the tank. Scouting helps to re-affirm the complete weed spectrum and is a good reminder to match that weed spectrum with the right products to give excellent weed control.

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For each crop, there are a range of products and resources available to help choose the right product. Every farmer, every agronomist and every consultant have their favorite “go to” products that they use because they have worked well in the past and give an high level of confidence. For wild oats, it may be a group 2 product in wheat and a group 1 product in barley. This is a good foundation to build on, but keep an open mind when specific situations require specific strategies to give optimum results. Herbicide manufacturers may try to sway the decisions of what to spray with program strategies. This is okay in the preliminary planning and strategizing of what to use, but for specific situations, the rule is always “Use the right products with the best efficacy on the target weed spectrum”. Here are some rules of thumb that can be followed; 1. Pre-plan a general strategy for your farm’s chemical weed control program. 2. Scout your fields or hire someone to scout your fields so that there are no weed surprises. 3. Keep good records of each field to help plan some diversity into your future product selections. 4. Keep a close watch on the “problem fields” as they require specific attention and strategies to achieve good results. 5. Use all available expertise to help with the planning phase and also with the final decision of what is going in the tank. 6. Pick up an Alberta Crop Protection 2017 “Blue Book”. The best quick reference you can have. 7. Keep an open mind – there are lots of herbicide options out there, but only one right one for each field. The world of weed control is very complex with a lot of moving parts especially when it comes to making incrop herbicide selections. Navigating through all the clutter in the battle against weeds does not have to be done alone. Submitted Grant McCormick – Central Alberta Co-op formerly Parkland Fertilizers Lacombe

PASTURE PRICINPLES PRINCIPLES

GET THE THE MOST MOST OUT OUT OF OF YOUR YOUR GET PASTURE! PASTURE!

Date: July 26, 2017 - $10.00 per Person Date: July 26, 2017 - $10.00 per Person Location: Gilby Hall (23 km West of Bentley on Hwy 12, North Location: Gilby Hall (23 km West of Bentley on Hwy 12, on Range Road 3.4-5, Eckville) North of Range Road 3.4-5, Eckville)

8:30 am – Registration 8:30 am – Registration 9:00 am – Local Pasture Tour with Talks from: 9:00 am – Local Pasture Tour with Talks from:  Grey Wooded Forage Association (Pasture Management)  Grey Wooded Forage Association (Pasture Management)  Cows and Fish (Riparian Management)  Cows and Fish (Riparian Management)  Dow Agro Sciences (Weed Control & Herbicides)  Dow Agro Sciences (Weed Control & Herbicides) 12:00 12:00 pm pm –– Lunch Lunch Provided Provided at at Gilby Gilby Hall Hall To To Register Register Please Please Contact: Contact: Lacombe County Agricultural Lacombe County Agricultural Department Department Krista (Krista) OR Jalene at 403-782-8959 403-782-8959

Lacombe County’s Roadside Mowing Program will be starting soon! Lacombe County would like to remind residents to please be mindful about what is left in the county ditches. We ask that you move debris completely away, or place debris into the fence line, to prevent damage to the mowing equipment.

These items could include: • Fence Wire • Telephone Wire • Large Rocks • Posts • Any other material that may cause damage


ENVIRONMENT 2017 EIG Recipients

PROHIBITED DEBRIS There are some materials that CAN NOT be burned: • Animal manure • Wood products containing wood preservatives • Construction waste materials • Rubber (including tires) • Plastics, including baler twine • Oil • Containers that held pesticides • Plastic or rubbercoated materials, including copper wire

Lacombe County selected five recipients for the 2017 Environmental Improvement Grant. The grant program is based on a competitive selection process, which involves an application form, regular reporting, and the ability to demonstrate environmental benefits through the proposed project.

LACOMBE COUNTY

TREE DISEASE AND INSECTS WORKSHOP WITH

ELAINE JOHNSON (CERTIFIED ISA ARBORIST) MAY 25, 2017 5:30 PM DOORS OPEN 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM COST: $ 10.00 PER PERSON WHERE: LACOMBE COUNTY OFFICE DIRECTIONS: 2.5 MILES WEST OF HWY 2 AND HWY 12 OVERPASS, TURN NORTH ON SPRUCEVILLE ROAD 27-4.

Learn from the Professionals! How to manage and identify common Disease and Insect problems for trees. TO REGISTER PLEASE CONTACT:

JALENE 403.782.8959

This year's recipients and proposed projects are: • Ellis Bird Farm: Build and improve existing nest boxes for Purple Martins, allowing easier accessibility, colony conservation, and the ability for more in-depth research. • Gull Lake Community League: Construct and erect 20 large cavity nesting boxes for nesting birds. • Lacombe & District 4-H: Encourage participation in gardening through plots located throughout Lacombe County and the City of Lacombe. • Lacombe Composite High school EcoVision: Launch a Bee Wise project, which includes pollinator gardens, installing bee hives, and offering workshops. • Wilson's Beach Community Association: Develop a pollinator park at Wilson's Beach to improve biodiversity by planting native plants, improving native wildlife habitat/food sources, and providing education.

OHVs not permitted in parks and sensitive areas With warmer weather, Lacombe County would like to remind outdoor enthusiasts that Environmentally Sensitive areas and Countyrun parks are off-limits to Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV). This reminder comes after damage occurred to Anderson Park – a brand new public area – last November by an individual(s) driving an OHV.

of motorized vehicles of any nature (dirt bikes, OHVs, snowmobiles, etc.). This is disappointing to the County staff – especially the staff who invested their time and energy to physically build this amenity – and to the residents and children who frequent it.

Anderson Park was gifted to Lacombe County a few years ago, and after public consultation began its transformation last fall.

If you witness anyone driving a motorized vehicle in a County-run park or Environmentally Sensitive area (both are clearly marked): • Write down the licence plate • Take a photo of the offender / vehicle (if it is safe to do so) • Contact Lacombe County’s Manager of Environmental & Protective Services (Keith Boras) or Senior Peace Officer (Officer Mark Sproule)

To date, the County has invested $350,000 on this park and is expecting to officially open it this spring. Featuring a playground, a Frisbee golf course, walking trails through to the lake, a musical instrument grove, and (coming soon) a paleontology pit, it is an area of excitement to the County and nearby communities. In a few hours of “fun”, the individual(s) tore up sections of the new Frisbee golf course. This is an unacceptable abuse of the park’s intended use, and will add an additional cost to repair the surface to ensure the safety of the players. This park was built for everyone – with the exception

We need your help!

The responsible parties can be held accountable. With your help, Lacombe County can pursue the individuals who are mistreating County land or environmentally sensitive lands. Thank you to the concerned community members who brought this damage to our attention.

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The Permitting Process for Confined Feeding Operations in Alberta What is a Confined Feeding Operation (CFO) ? Who regulates CFO’s?

Do I need a permit?

How are applications reviewed?

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Who gets notified of an application ?

Can I comment on the application ?

What about setback distances from residences?

Is my operation grandfathered?

For more information please contact an approval officer at the Red Deer field office of the Natural Resources Conservation Board: 403.340.5241 Fact sheets and other NRCB publications are available at: cfo.nrcb.ca

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Planning & Development SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY April 1, 2017 to April 30, 2017 Development Applications Received No.

File No.

Applicant (Landowner)

Legal Description

Proposed Development

1

36/17

2

Decision (otherwise pending)

William & Griselda Hill

Block B Plan 5981MC (Pt. SW 14-40-27-W4M)

Dwelling (Replacement)

Approved

37/17

Melvin & Bernadene Hynne

Unit 25 Condo Plan 102 2165 (Degraff's RV Resort)

Park Model (Replacement)

Approved

3

38/17

Otto Fuchser & Trina Dresser

Lot 2 Block 1 Plan 942 4136 (Pt. NE 3-40-1-W5M)


Approved

4

39/17

Barry & Karen Kromm

SE 34-38-24-W4M


Approved

5

40/17

Lacombe Pentecostal Church

Pt. NW 24-40-27-W4M

Sign

Approved

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

Dale Freitag

6

41/17

Dick Dalhuisen (Royal Hill Farm Ltd.)

NW 19-40-27-W4M

Home Based Business, Major (Vehicle Repair)

Approved

Manager of Planning Services

7

42/17

Wilhelm & Lilli Guse

Lot 31 Block 1 Plan 102 1916 (Lakeview Estates)

Accessory Building

Approved

Anita O'Driscoll

Accessory Building

Approved

Senior Planner

8

43/17

Justin & Anna Weese

Lot 6 Block 1 Plan 782 2831 (Deer Ridge Estates)

9

44/17

Jason & Melinda Veldhuisen (1300382 Alberta Ltd.)

Lot 18 Block 1 Plan 172 0385 (Wilson's Beach Estates)

Dwelling

Approved

Planner / Development Officer

No.

File No.


Legal Description



Peter Duke

10

45/17

Tyler & Carla Ewanchuk

Lot 3 Block 1 Plan 122 2371 (Pt. SW 4-40-2-W5M)

Home Based Business, Major (Lone Wolf Heavy Duty Repairs)

Approved

11

46/17

Darryl & Kellie Leyen

SE 33-39-27-W4M

Dwelling (Second Residence)

Approved

12

47/17

Collin Andrew

NE 4-41-3-W5M


Approved

13

48/17

Ryan & Melissa Resch

Lot 6 Block 1 Plan 012 0261 (Greystone Ranch)

Additional Animals

Approved

14

49/17

Darreld & Pat Wilson

NE 18-40-23-W4M


Approved

15

50/17

Darwin & Colleen Bechthold

NW 12-41-26-W4M

Mechanical Repair & Lawn Mowing Business

Approved

16

51/17

Border Paving Ltd.

NE 16-41-27-W4M

Sand and Gravel Pit

Approved

17

52/17

Reg & Kim Bloomfield


Home Based Business, Major (Heavenly Dexter Ranch)

Approved

18

53/17

Jason & Jacoba Vander Woerd


Dwelling

Approved

19

54/17

Camdon Construction Ltd. (1598768 Alberta Ltd.)

Lot 12 Block 1 Plan 142 5076 (South Aspelund Industrial Park)

Industrial, Light Manufacturing and Processing & Office Building

Approved

20

55/17

Brian & Lynn Henkel (Summerland Leisure Park Inc.)

Lot 1 Block 2 Plan 042 1375 (Pt. NW 23-40-28-W4M)

Campground, Major

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Cajun Paradis


Jesse McPhail


Charmaine Tootell

Planning Receptionist

Allison Noonan

Planning / Development Secretary


Map of County Development Activity

Township Roads

ó ô

Approved

(Replacement)

Mechanical Repair & Lawn Mowing Business 597 Blindman River

ú ù

Home Based Business, Major (Heavenly Dexter Ranch)

Approved

Dwelling

Approved Approved

Jason & Jacoba Vander Woerd

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54/17

Camdon Construction Ltd. (1598768 Alberta Ltd.)

Lot 12 Block 1 Plan 142 5076 (South Aspelund Industrial Park)

Industrial, Light Manufacturing and Processing & Office Building

20

55/17

Brian & Lynn Henkel (Summerland Leisure Park Inc.)

Lot 1 Block 2 Plan 042 1375 (Pt. NW 23-40-28-W4M)

Campground, Major

21

56/17

Michelle Eadie (Eadie Development Corp. Ltd.)

SW 28-41-27-W4M

Recreation Facilities, Outdoor

S-008-17

Karen Kargaard

601 ú ù

11 ó ô

11 ó ô

4 Red Deer River

Subdivision Applications Received

22

HAYNES

ú ù


Buffalo Lake

12 ó ô

Approved JOFFRE

Reg & Kim Bloomfield

53/17

22

14

815

Approved

18

MIRROR

ALIX

Sand and Gravel Pit


50 ó ô

Approved

NE 16-41-27-W4M

File No.

TEES

ó ô

NW 12-41-26-W4M

Legal Description

Proposed Subdivision


Lots 11&12 Block 15 Plan 7159AI (Hamlet of Mirror)

Boundary Adjustment

Staff Approved

Anderson Park takes shape!

County staff have been working hard this spring to get Anderson Park ready for visitors! Located on the east side of Gull Lake, near Wilson's Beach, this area will have something for everyone - quiet nature trails, benches, disc golf course, paleontology pit, playground, a sand volleyball court, basketball hoops and more.

Old Hwy 12 Alignment renamed

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

Alberta TransportationDale Freitag Manager of Planning Services has officially renamed the old Highway section between GullParadis Cajun Lake and Bentley. This Officer Planner/Development portion (in red on the map) is now Highway Charmaine Tootell Planning Receptionist 12A.

Anita O’Driscoll Senior Planner Peter Duke Planner/Development Officer

21-3 21-4 21-5

CLIVE

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11 13 Dwelling8 17 BLACKFALDS


No.

21 ó ô

2

19

22-0

5 18 Additional Animals 1

22-1 22-2 22-3 22-4 22-5

815 ú ù

Approved

LACOMBE

23-0

52/17

6

821 ú ù

Approved

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23-1 23-2 23-3 23-4 23-5

51/17

3

ó ô

ó ô

9

24-0

38-4

11 ó ô 766 ú ù Border Paving Ltd.

24-1 24-2 24-3 24-4 24-5

17

39-0

DarwinECKVILLE & Colleen Bechthold

25-0

16

39-2 50/17

21 Dwelling 16 (Second Residence)2

2ù 792 ú

NE 18-40-23-W4M Sylvan Lake

25-1 25-2 25-3 25-4 25-5

10

39-4

15

ú ù

Lot 6 Block 1 Plan 012 0261 20 20 (Greystone Ranch)

Darreld & Pat Wilson


Home Based Business, Major MORNINGSIDE Approved (Lone Wolf Heavy Duty Repairs) 2A

7 BENTLEY GULL LAKE

ó ô

26-0

49/17


NE 4-41-3-W5M 12 ó ô

26-1 26-2 26-3 26-4 26-5

Collin Andrew

27-0

40-0

ó ô

12 766 ú ù

Gabriel Lake Ryan & Melissa Resch 40-2 48/17 Medicine River

ú ù

771 Gull 20 SE 33-39-27-W4M Lake

Darryl & Kellie Leyen

40-4

27-1 27-2 27-3 27-4 27-5

14

41-0 47/17

28-0

13

46/17

28-1 28-2 28-3 28-4

1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5

12

41-2

Legal Description


Tyler & Carla Ewanchuk

41-4

11

1-0

2-0


2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5

42-0 45/17

10

3-0

File No.

3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5

4-0

4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4

No.

Range Roads

Jesse McPhail Planner/Development Officer Allison Noonan Planning/Development Secretary

Alberta Transportation will retain management, direction and control of Highway 12A until such time that they can consider the de-designation and transfer of this highway to Lacombe County.

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Updates from Ellis Bird Farm Myrna has captured some amazing images lately onsite, following the seasonal renewal of the animals. It has been fascinating to watch the efforts of the Great Horned Owls we call Ellie and Albert, as they have fixed up their nest, laid and brooded over eggs, and parented three healthy owlets (Sara, Boo and Sam) for another year. A photo album of screen shots can be viewed on the website. The recent weeks have seen a few additions to the site in preparation for our upcoming season. A new paved pathway was laid between the Visitor Centre and the Café, making access much easier for those visiting in wheelchairs or with walkers. We would like to say a big thank you to the Twilight Homes Foundation of Red Deer for providing a grant to cover the cost of this pathway, and to TJ Paving for their excellent work and for donating a part of the project to us. We are getting close to our Opening Day and anticipation of the coming season is building. We have many bookings for school programs, tours and visits and our summer staff are getting trained and prepared for the flurry of activity spring and summer brings. We open on Monday, May 22, with our usual hours of 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. From noon until 2:00 p.m. we will have Cat Perry on hand to talk about owls and will have a spotting scope set up so visitors can get a close-up sighting of our resident Great Horned Owls. At 2:00 p.m., Myrna will give a presentation based on stories from her recently-published book Beauty Everywhere and will be available for book signing afterwards. The Ellis Café promises to delight with a Canadian-themed menu.

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Louis Riel Race draws crowds The 2017 Louis Riel Race was held on May 13, leaving from Gimlet Community Centre and finishing on the river by Gilby Community Centre.


Member Profile

This Month’s BLOG

Tourism News

Visitor Friendly Strategy

Create an Experience Customer Service Workshop

Pursuit Adventures

In 2016 Lacombe Regional Tourism partnered with the Town of Blackfalds to participate in the Visitor Friendly Alberta Program, a provincial program designed to help communities evaluate and improve their visitor friendliness. Visitor Friendly goal of the project was to produce a regional Visitor Friendly Strategy and Action Plan to enable our communities to work collaboratively on tourism initiatives that will lead to tangible visitor friendly improvements for our region. Go to www.lacombetourism.com to view the Visitor Friendly Strategy as well as the action plans.

Studies show the ability to tell a story or share an experience inspires people to want to visit your business or community. This, with great service will give you satisfied customers and repeat business. Invest in your staff with the training and tools to represent your business at this affordable workshop opportunity! Customer Service Training Workshop for front line staff will be offered in Lacombe on June 1st. For more information and to register http:// www.lacombetourism.com/…/create-experience-customer…/

New 2017 member brining many great adventure options to Central Alberta and Western Canada. As a tour operator we make it easy for you to enjoy authentic local experiences whether you are interested in a ski trip, a sightseeing tour, hiking in the West Country or looking to try a new outdoor activity.

Upcoming Events &

Submit your own events to the community event calendar at lacombetourism.com Looking for tourism maps, information and things to do in the region? Visit lacombetourism.com and follow Lacombe Regional Tourism on Facebook and Twitter!

Festivals Sunday May 219am-12pm Gull Lake Pancake Breakfast (Gull Lake Community Hall) Extreme Off-Road 4x4 Motorsports (Tailcreek Raceway)

28 1pm Kozy Korner Sunday Music 2-4pm JJ Collett Annual Spring Walk (JJ Collett Natural Area)

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

26 9-11am Stay & Play (Bentley Town Hall Basement) 9am-1pm Lacombe Farmers Market (Lacombe Arena) 5pm Alix Ice Breaker Roughstock (Agricultural Grounds) 7-9pm Western Square Dance (Blackfalds United Church)

271pm Lacombe Drop-in Pool (Lacombe Hotel) 1:30-3:30pm Bentley Farmer’s Market (Bentley Curling Rink) Blackfalds Community Wide Garage Sale

3 1pm Lacombe Drop-in Pool 1:30-3:30pm Bentley Farmer’s Market 10am Blackfalds Tim Horton’s Fun Run & Walk

22 10am Ellis Bird Farm

23 9-11am Stay & Play (Gull

24 9:30-11:00am Coffee

259am Alix TOPS (Alix

Opening Day 7:00pm Bingo (Lacombe Legion) 7pm-10pm Lacombe Rounders Dance (Kozy Korner) Extreme Off-Road 4x4 Motorsports

Lake Community Hall) 12pm Kozy Korner Dinner 6:30pm Bentley TOPS 6:30-8:30pm Lacombe Ukulele Group (Kavaccinos)

Time (Lacombe Legion) 9:30am Becoming the Mom you were meant to be (Parkside Alliance Church)

Community Hall) 9:30am Alix Walking Club 6pm Blackfalds TOPS (FCSS Building)

299:45am-12:45pm Youth

30 9-11am Stay & Play

31 9:30-11:00am Coffee

Bike Rodeo (Blackfalds Multiplex) 7-10pm Lacombe Rounders Dance 7:30pm Clive Seniors’ Drop in (Clive Meeting Room)

12pm Kozy Korner Dinner 6:30-8:30pm Lacombe Ukulele Group

Time 9:30am Becoming the Mom you were meant to be

June 1 9am Alix TOPS 9:30am Alix Walking Club 4pm-7:30pm Blackfalds Community Market (Blackfalds Multiplex)

2 9am-1pm Lacombe Farmers Market 7-9pm Western Square Dance 6-8pm Adult Colouring Club (Mary C Moore Library)

6 12pm Kozy Korner Dinner 6:30pm Bentley TOPS 6:30-8:30pm Lacombe Ukulele Group

7 9:30am becoming the Mom you were meant to be 4:30-8:30pm Lacombe Community Market & Music in the Park Seniors Week

89am Alix TOPS 9:30am Alix Walking Club 4pm-7:30pm Blackfalds Community Market 6pm Blackfalds TOPS Seniors Week

9 9am-1pm Lacombe Farmers 10 8am BDO Run for Youth Market (Michener Park) 7-9pm Western Square Dance 1:30-3:30pm Bentley Farmer’s Market Eckville Rodeo & Parade Seniors Week Seniors Week

15 9am Alix TOPS

16 9am-1pm Lacombe Farm- 171pm Lacombe Drop-in Pool

9:30am Alix Walking Club

ers Market 6-8pm Adult Colouring Club 7-9pm Western Square Dance

4 8am Lacombe Fly-In/Drive-In 5 7:00pm Bingo Pancake Breakfast (Lacombe Airport) 3-5pm Drop in Free Family Badminton (Ecole Upper Elementary School)

7-10pm Lacombe Rounders Dance 7:30pm Clive Seniors’ Drop in Seniors Week

1111am - 1pm Knights of Co-

12 7:00pm Bingo

lumbus Pancake Breakfast (Kozy Korner) Eckville Rodeo & Parade

7pm-10pm Lacombe Round- 6:30pm Bentley TOPS ers Dance 6:30-8:30pm Lacombe Ukulele 7:30pm Clive Seniors’ Drop Group in

Seniors Week

18 9am Lacombe Legion Breakfast (Bryon Greff Memorial Hall) Vintage Tractor Pull Parade & Show Clive Fun Fest Blackfalds Days

Go to https://pursuitadventures.ca/ for listings of their tours and more information on what they offer.

Seniors Week

13 12pm Kozy Korner Dinner 149:30-11:00am Coffee 9:30am becoming the Mom you were meant to be 4:30-8:30pm Lacombe Community Market & Music in the Park

4pm-7:30pm Blackfalds Community Market

6pm Blackfalds TOPS

Clive Fun Fest Blackfalds Days

1:30-3:30pm Bentley Farmer’s Market Vintage Tractor Pull Parade & Show Clive Fun Fest Blackfalds Days

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4-H: 100 years strong A brief history... ~ Information from 4-H Alberta

Attention: 4-H Historians In 2019, the East Lacombe Beef Club will celebrate 100 years! Planning is already taking place. We are missing scrapbooks! If you are a former club member who has a past 4-H scrapbook or memory stick with 4-H information, please contact Marilyn Sharp at 403-885-4218.

(left) Boy with calf. (above) 1961 Provincial 4-H Eliminations Pictures from 4-H Alberta Archives

4-H in Lacombe & District According to the book "Lacombe: The First Century", the birth of 4-H in the area was in 1919, when Mr. Joe Biglands, who farmed need Spruceville, organized the Lacombe Boys' Breeding Club. Today, that club is known as the East Lacombe Beef Club, and is the longest continuously running club in Alberta! Many descendents the original club continue to participate in and/ or coordinate the club programs. In some cases, that four generations who have been involved in local 4-H! Over the years, the names of the clubs have changed, grown and diversified, but the goals remain the same: • to learn to do by doing • to promote good citizenship • encourage the importance of agriculture in communities

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Local 4-H History Highlights • The roots of the East Lacombe Beef Club go back to 1919 • The first Dairy Club was started in 1933 in Alix • In the 1950s, a 4-H Poultry Club was active in the area. The 10 members of the club raised New Hampshire chickens • In 1966, the 4-H branch started a light horse club project • Today, there are approximately 25 different clubs operating within the County! "Although the projects have changed over the years (we now see automotive clubs, snowmobile clubs, pheasant clubs, as well as the traditional beef, horse and dairy clubs) the objectives of the organization remain the same. 4-H provides an opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge in a particular field and encourages good citizenship and community responsibility." (p. 312, Lacombe: the First Century)

One hundred years of 4-H activity in Alberta can trace its roots back to the first Pig Club formed in Olds, Alberta, in 1917. William Jones (W.J.) Elliott, the principal of the School of Agriculture at Olds, had been actively involved in extension work and the school fair program since taking the position in 1913. In the spring of 1916 a system of district agents was established, five men representing the Department of Agriculture were employed at agricultural schools at Vermilion, Stony Plain, Olds, Sedgewick and Claresholm. Their work consisted of supporting the development of Boys and Girls Clubs within a radius of about 25 to 30 kilometers of their location. Children from 95 schools were supplied with garden and vegetable seeds, potatoes, and eggs. These youngsters were instructed in planting and cultivation of seeds, and chicken handling methods. The following year Elliott took the program one step further. He narrowed the focus to supplement the school fair program by organizing a boys and girls pig club with the aim of improving quality. Assisted by the Imperial Bank of Commerce, loans were arranged so that each of the 24 members could purchase a pair of Duroc Jersey or Berkshire swine. Within the year additional clubs were formed at Stony Plain and Granum and an additional 12 organized in 1918 bringing the total to 15 clubs and 255 members, all due to William Elliott. Government officials realized that valuable training in agriculture, citizenship and leadership occurred in clubs and that the main purpose of club work was the training that rural youth received. The 1940s witnessed major changes and events relating to clubs in the province. By 1940 there were 3,346 members participating in 174 clubs, of which 78 were wheat, 30 swine, 25 beef, and 12 dairy, with oats, flax, barley, and potatoes making up the remaining clubs. The adoption of the name Alberta Junior Farm and Home Clubs in 1943 was a step towards coordinating the

activities of girls, livestock and grain clubs. That year Alberta hired the first district home economist in the province, Miss Esther Anderson (later known as Mrs. Williams), who directed club work from her Stettler office. In 1952 the Canadian Council On Boys and Girls Club work was renamed the Canadian Council On 4-H Clubs, when the 4-H name was adopted across Canada. Alberta 4-H Club members were now linked with 4-H members across North America and the world. The evolution of 4-H continued during the 1950s. Recruiting, training, and maintaining good leaders was being met in a more organized fashion. Courses at the local, regional, and provincial levels were conducted. Provincial and regional camps and courses were held for older members in leadership and project work. The opportunity for diversification came in 1964, with the introduction of multi project clubs. Broadening the scope of 4-H continued with the addition of three new projects between 1961 and 1966—Light Horse, Sugar Beet and Sweet Corn. The youthoriented focus of the Department of Youth, which assumed responsibilities for Alberta 4-H in April 1966, continued with 10 new projects between 1966 and 1971: Automotive, Tractor, Leathercraft, Photography, Junior Leader, Self-Determined, Junior Sportsmen, Veterinary Science, Handicrafts, and Woodworking. These new policies and projects had noticeable effects as the number of clubs increased from 479 to 543, with corresponding increases in enrollment, leaders, and junior leaders in the period from 1966-1971. Alberta 4-H continued to grow in the 1970s. In 1971 the age minimum was lowered from 12 to 10 years, while 21 years continued to be the maximum. This resulted in a 24% increase in membership. By 1973 membership peaked at 11,037 members with 583 clubs. 4-H is celebrating 100 years in Alberta during 2017. Grown from a pig club in 1917, 4-H continues an outstanding and remarkable history of developing Alberta’s youth and creating leaders the province is proud to call Albertans.


Lacombe County is holding an OPEN HOUSE (and you’re invited) Thursday, June 15, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m. Lacombe County Office (Council Chambers) (located 2½ miles west of Highway 2 at the intersection of Spruceville Road and Highway 12)

Water Diversion Changes As a landowner adjacent to either Lacombe Lake or Whelp Brook, Lacombe County and the Town of Blackfalds wish to bring your attention to the following projects that may affect you. Project 1 Lacombe County is seeking public input into their intention to give up Water License No. 1450 granted in 1970 to divert water from Whelp Brook into Lacombe Lake for the purposes of domestic uses. Project 2 The Town of Blackfalds is seeking Alberta Environment and Parks approval to divert stormwater from developments in the northwest portions of the Town of Blackfalds into Lacombe Lake. Staff from both organizations will present in detail these projects and will be available for comment.

How do I comment? Details from both these projects can be found on the Lacombe County website: www.lacombecounty.com/index.php/blackfalds-storm-waterand-lacombe-lake-diversion.

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Location map Keith Boras Manager of Environmental & Protective Services

If you are unable to attend, but address any comments or submissions to: Keith Boras, Manager of Enviornmental & Protective Services, Lacombe County, RR3, Lacombe AB, T4L 2N3; email: [email protected]

Lacombe County, RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3 Phone: 403-782-8959; Fax: 403-782-3820

Preston Weran, Director of Infrastructure & Property services, Box 220, Blackfalds AB, T0M 0J0; email: [email protected]

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COUNCIL COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS April 13, 2017 REDESIGNATION OF LAND - BYLAW NO. 1235/17 PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing was held for Bylaw 1235/17, which would amend Lacombe County Land Use Bylaw No. 1056/07 to change the zoning of approximately 2.96 hectares (7.31 acres) of land identified as Pt. NW 21-39-02 W5M from Recreation Lake Area “P-RLA’ District to Agricultural “A” District for Delta Land Co. Inc. Council approved second reading of the bylaw.

ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVAL PROGRAM GRANT APPROVALS By resolution Council approved funding for the following environmental programs in 2017:

BYLAW NO. 1239/17 LACOMBE INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Council gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1239/17, a bylaw of Lacombe County to adopt the proposed Lacombe Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP). A public hearing regarding Bylaw No. 1239/17 will be held on May 16, 2017 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Lacombe County Administration Office.

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ECKVILLE REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LTD. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Council accepted for information a presentation about the concept plan and rezoning proposal for the Last Hill Golf Course, which would include a driving range, 12-hole golf course and 100 recreation vehicle seasonal campsites, 104 vehicle parking spaces and an 80,000 square foot storage lot. The proposed development is north of the Town of Eckville. A public open house for the proposed development has been tentatively set for May 15, 2017 at the Last Hill Golf Course clubhouse from 5 to 7 p.m. BYLAW NO. 1242-17 - SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT Bylaw No. 1242-17 a bylaw of Lacombe County to authorize a supplementary assessment for the 2017 Taxation year was given first, second and third reading by Council and therefore passed. A supplementary assessment allows a municipality to assess properties completed after December 31st of the previous year and tax them at the same rate as other properties in the same assessment class for the period of the year that they have been completed. POLICY RC(1) APPLICATION – TOWN OF BLACKFALDS Ms. Peron, Lacombe Regional Tourism, provided an Council approved a Policy RC(1) application from the Town of Balckfalds for Lacombe County to supply and deliver up to 500 cubic meters of pit run gravel for the Wadey Centre parking lot at an estimated cost of $ 17,000 for trucking and materials. The Wadey House has been relocated to a new location near All Star Park and will serve as a Visitor Information Centre, offices for the Blackfalds & District Chamber of Commerce and will also house the Blackfalds & District Historical Society.

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Ellis Bird Farm: $ 2,000 Gull Lake Community League: $ 2,000 Lacombe 4H District: $450 Lacombe Composite High School EcoVision : $3,000 Wilson’s Beach Community Association: $ 2,550

public. There will be a fee of $ 20 per person to ensure accurate attendance numbers. SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM – WOLF CREEK SCHOOL DIVISION Barb Reaney, Coordinator of Student Support Services, Wolf Creek School Division provided an overview of the various programs and initiatives of the School Social Work Program

SERVICING WEST OF QE11 A resolution that Council approve in principle the pending: concept of servicing the west side of QE11 based on the April 25, 2017 Joint Economic Area Infrastructure 1. demonstration that 25% of the projects’ funding is cost summary prepared by Stantec Consulting for from an alternative source, which may include in- the Lacombe Intermunicipal Development Plan; and kind funding; and further, that the County Commissioner be directed to 2. compliance with the requirements of Policy enter into negotiations with the City of Lacombe for AD(33) Environmental Improvement Grant – capital improvements agreement and a utility supply Agreement Document agreement received Council approval. LACOMBE LAKE DIVERSION LICENSE By resolution of Council the County Commissioner was authorized to initiate the process to cancel License No. 1450 to divert water from Whelp Creek into Lacombe Lake; and further, negotiate with the Town of Blackfalds on a channel maintenance agreement. As the County has not exercised the right to divert water in many years and there is a planned diversion of storm water from the Town of Blackfalds an evaluation of the need for the license was undertaken.

LAND DONATION By resolution of Council the County Commissioner was authorized to enter into a donation agreement for the acquisition of land within the SE 1-39-22 W4M.

Identify of individual in archived photo learned!

LACOMBE COUNTY FACEBOOK PAGE A presentation was made to Council regarding the advantages of implementing a facebook page to expand the County’s communication through social media. The County’s Communications Coordinator has been investigating setting up a facebook page for Lacombe County which will be operational in the near future. 2017 MUNICIPAL ELECTION Council was informed that the 2017 municipal election will be held on October 16, 2017 (3rd Monday in October). Nomination day is September 18th, being four weeks before the election. Council authorized the holding of an advance vote on any vote in the 2017 Lacombe County municipal election pursuant to Section 73 of the Local Authorities Election Act. LACOMBE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT TOUR The Lacombe County Development Tour will be held on June 20, 2017. The aim of the tour is to allow the community the opportunity to see first-hand some of the projects, businesses and developments that are located in Lacombe County. The tour is open to local agencies, businesses, elected official and the general

We discovered the identity of the lady in this photo was found in the Lacombe County archives. Her name is Donna Jean Hauer. Thank you for helping us identify and return this picture to her.


COUNCIL COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS April 27, 2017 2017 CAPITAL PURCHASE – CATERPILLAR 815 PACKER Sturgeon County is dispersing its equipment fleet, which includes a 2015 Caterpillar Packer that Lacombe County Operation’s Department would like to acquire. Council authorized the County Commissioner to submit a sealed bid on this unit.

2016 SURPLUS & RESERVE ALLOCATIONS Lacombe County realized a 2016 operating budget surplus of $1,447,110.46. Council approved allocating the 2016 operating budget surplus as follows: Bridge Reserve $480,000.00 Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve $480,000.00 Rec. Capital Assistance Reserve $480,000.00 Remain in Unrestricted Surplus $ 7,110.46 Total $1,447,110.46 ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTED LANDS POLICY Council approved Policy AD(37) Acceptance of Gifted Lands, which outlines the benefits of holding recreational and environmental lands, while

ensuring that gifted land does not expose Lacombe County to any liabilities. The policy also outlines the guidelines and procedures for considering gifted lands. CLOSURE OF ROAD PLAN 172 0912 Council approved the closure of Road Plan 1720912 near New Saratoga and Wilson’s Beach, in order to designate it as municipal reserve and develop it as a trail in the future. LACOMBE COUNTY 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Council approved the Lacombe County 2016 Financial Statements, which reflect the 2016 surplus and reserve allocations. MLA UPDATE Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr met with Council to provide an update on current provincial issues. ENHANCED POLICE POSITION S. Sgt. Commander Ken Morrison and Operations NCO Whitney Benoit of the Blackfalds RCMP

News from Nebraska 4-H The Club is proud to congratulate our public speakers on their victories in their prospective zones or district events. Our junior speakers Jake Peterson placed first and Chloe Hall placed second. Chloe went on to Zone level and participated in breaking a three-way tie and was awarded third place. Adam Cole placed first in club presentations. Our intermediate speakers Jody Grose placed first and Rhiannon Zimmer placed second at Club level. Rhiannon went on to place third in Zone level. For the seniors Harley Ebeling placed first at club and zone level. AshLynn Duffy placed second at club level. Courtney Dolan placed first for Senior presentations and third place at District presentations.

detachment presented a request to Lacombe County for funding of an Enhanced Police Position, allowing for the creation of a General Investigation Section (GIS) to focus on crime in the Central Alberta. The GIS unit would be comprised of two positions (one supported by Red Deer County and one supported by Lacombe County) to gather the information, to help identify trends or links between crimes, and to work with neighbouring detachments. Council received the presentation for information and referred the request to Administration for the preparation of a recommendation at a future meeting. CLIVE MINOR BALL / TEES AG SOCIETY REQUEST Council approved funding for the purchase of shale for the Tees and Nebraska Hall ball diamonds, up to a maximum of $5,000 each. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Council requested an independent legal opinion on the County Commissioner’s employment agreement.

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The beef clubs will continue to sell charity steer tickets during the shows; should anyone want to surprise their mother with a freezer full of beef or just have a possibility of winning $1,500.

ASSOCIATION A multi-stakeholder organization whose vision is to have, “A positive relationship between the community and the energy industry by way of open and honest exchange of information.”

All past members and leaders of the Nebraska Multi 4H club are invited to an Open House, June 10, 2017 at 3:00pm- 5:00pm, to help celebrate the club’s 55 years of 4H. Anyone having an old uniform, photos or other memorabilia that they would like to donate to the club’s historical display, it would be greatly appreciated.

3 SCHOLARSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARDS $1000 from EMBER Resources and 2 x $500 from CSA

Available to all present and former high school graduates planning to take first year post-secondary studies.

The member awards for 2016-2017 4H year, will follow the open house at 6:00pm, for our great sponsors and families to ‘save the date’.

Greater CSA Area extends from Highway 2 east to Highway 56 and from Highway 611 south to the Red Deer River.

~ Submitted by: Courtney Dolan

Should you have any questions or wish to apply for one of these Scholarship Awards, the CSA contact is:

Leanne Walton at 403-784-3437

Council Highlights & Minutes can be found on our website under the ‘Council’ Link on the main page - or scan the QR code above with your smartphone!

Deadline for the Application Form, Essay and Letter of Reference to the CSA contact is June 15, 2016

Transcript of Marks and Proof of Registration Deadline is August 31, 2016

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AROUND THE COUNTY LINCOLN HALL SOCIETY Annual Spring Fundraiser

Steak BBQ & Cabaret Saturday May 27th, 2017 Doors Open at 5:30pm Supper anytime between 6:30pm and 8:00pm Catered by Bob Ronnie Catering of Ponoka, Ab

50/50 Draw

Dance 9:00pm to 1:00am Slough Water Symphony Ron Rust and band members Google them if you like

Tickets $45.00 per person per ticket Advance tickets only by May 26

ALL WELCOME!

For tickets call Kathy at 403-782-4194 Follow the hall on Facebook

Seniors “55 Plus” Week June 5 5--9th, 2017 Monday, June 5 1:30 - 3:30 pm

FCSS Memory Lane - 150 Years Cafe, tea & snacks, $3 admission

Tuesday, June 6 10:00 am -12:30 pm

Burman University “Fun Fitness”. Lunch included.

2:30 - 4:00 pm

High Tea at Extended Care Lacombe Hospital .

Wednesday, June 7 10:00 am -12:00 pm

Come & Go Tea, Mary C. Moore Library

1:30 - 3:30 pm

Kozy Korner Strawberry Tea, $3 admission

Thursday, June 8 10:30 am

Bus tour of local murals

1:30 - 3:30 pm

Lacombe Legion Tea & entertainment by Gospel 792

Friday, June 9 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Lacombe Foundation , Fashion Through the Ages.

Saturday, June 10 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Art In The Garden * Portraits of Lacombe.

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Walking tour of murals.

Free Connex transportation to & from the above Seniors” Week Events. MUST CALL (403) 786-9000 to book your ride. Times and appointments will be posted.

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AROUND THE COUNTY Lacombe's Canada Day 150 Celebration Bringing together our community at MEGlobal Athletic Park for a massive and free Canada 150th Birthday Party featuring the home-coming concert of Gord Bamford and massive fireworks display!

Prairie Roots Dinner comes to Tees! Prairie Roots dinner and dance, sponsored by Tees Ag Society and Tees 50+ Club

Saturday June 10, 2017 @ Tees Hall

Happy Hour 5-6pm Old Fashioned Roast Beef Dinner 6pm Entertainment by Cowboy poet Bob Trigg 7:30 pm Heritage Dance with music by "Edwin Erickson Orchestra"

Free camping available. Tickets $45/person, call Sylvio or Tamera Campanelli (587)876-3063 or (403) 391-0672.

FARMER’S DAY BBQ and FAMILY FUN!

Featured Groups: Battle River Rural Crime Watch Society, Ponoka Rural Crime Watch, Ponoka & Lacombe County Reps, Farmer’s Advocate Office, AER, Synergy Alberta

Friday June 9th, 2017

AT SCHULTZ HALL ON HIGHWAY 53 (about 32 km east of Ponoka) DOORS OPEN 5:00 p.m., BBQ Supper at 6:00 p.m.

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Calumet Synergy Association & Schultz Hall Club CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP from: EMBER RESOURCES, CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED NO CHARGE TO ATTEND but an RSVP by Wednesday, May 31 is much appreciated.

Larry or Leanne @ 403 784-3437 or [email protected] PLEASE JOIN US FOR SOME FARMER’S DAY FUN, GOOD FOOD, FAMILY GAMES, AND A TREASURE HUNT!

The Lacombe Athletic Park Association has a mandate to provide and operate a premier facility for our community while providing subsidized fees to local groups and promoting commerce in the City and County. This spring the park is expanding the facilities with the construction of first class outdoor basketball courts. All this allows us to take on our next big event, a party to celebrate CANADA’S 150TH BIRTHDAY With the support and guidance from the City of Lacombe, Lacombe & Regional Tourism, and Lacombe County, the L.A.P.A. is coordinating with local business groups, several local nonprofit groups, the Legion, the Central Alberta Youth Centre (Y-Turn), Lacombe Performing Arts Society, and many others to host what will be an amazing celebration of a magnitude that Lacombe County has not seen before! From 8:00 am at the Pancake Breakfast hosted by the North Lacombe Business Group until the sun goes down and the City presents an amazing Fireworks show, MEGlobal Athletic Park will offer free activities for people of all ages. Some of the events during the day include: • Free Pancake Breakfast hosted by the North Lacombe Business Group • Kids Zone presented by Y-Turn Youth Centre and Central Alberta Youth Foundation • 3 on 3 Basketball tournament and GRAND OPENING of the basketball courts • Lacombe Performing Arts Foundation highlighting local talent on the stage all day. • Blindman Breweries Beer Gardens • Massive 50/50 draw • Aboriginal Ethnic performances • Lacombe Market – located on 56th Ave in front of the Park • Presentation from Lacombe Legion to recognize armed forces • Seniors activities • Sunny 94 live broadcasts all day long • Teen Rave and the local band Sweet Grass to start the evening off focused on youth and young adults • Performance from local band TAP 9 • Free concert from International Country Music Star and home town boy – GORD BAMFORD • Fireworks presented by City of Lacombe and Lacombe Tourism “This is going to be a great thing for our community”, says Wayne Haarstad, Vice-Chair of the L.A.P.A. Watch the Lacombe Regional Tourism and L.A.PA. websites for updates as the event approaches.

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Lacombe County Transfer Stations There are five transfer stations in Lacombe County, operated through the Lacombe Regional Solid Waste Authority. All sites are closed Sundays and Statutory Holidays. This included the Prentiss Road Site, which was previously open on Sunday (prior to 2017). The Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission is responsible for the management of solid waste within the boundaries of

Lacombe County. The Commission consists of the following member municipalities: • Lacombe County • Alix • Lacombe • Eckville • Clive • Bentley • Mirror For more information on hours of operation, locations, and types of waste collected, visit the Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission website at www.lrwsc.ca or www.lacombecounty. com.

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Senior Administration Terry Hager, County Commissioner

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Tim Timmons, Manager of Corporate Services

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Phil Lodermeier, Manager of Operations

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Dale Freitag, Manager of Planning Services

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Keith Boras, Manager of Environmental & Protective Services

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Rod McDermand, Division 1

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Brenda Knight, Division 2

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Barb Shepherd, Division 3

403.340.9724

Paula Law, Division 4

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Ken Wigmore, Division 5

403.782.2593

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Keith Stephenson, Division 6

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Dana Kreil, Division 7

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