October 16, 2020 - County News Friday, October 16, 2020 | Volume 10 Publication Mail Agreement No 43726064 Return undeliverable items to: Lacombe County RR3, Lacombe, AB T4L 2N3 County County News News What’s Inside www.lacombecounty.com County News is available to read on our website every month. If you wish to stop receiving County News by mail, email [email protected]with your mailing address and we will take you off our mailing list. 2 Sylvan Lake IDP Public Hearing 3 Equipment for Sale 6 Safety First 7 Mirror Corner 10 Roof for Kids support 11 Local Hops Farming profile 12 Certified Beef Workshop 14-15 Subdivision Activity & Map 16 EBF: Farewell from Myrna 17 Lacombe Regional Tourism 18 Council Highlights 20-23 Around Lacombe County With the help of a $36,500 grant from Dow, the Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission (LRWSC) is excited to announce a mattress recycling program. Launching October 19, 2020, the program will divert mattresses from local landfills, allowing them to be recycled. “Mattresses take up valuable landfill space because they aren’t able to be compacted and often get tangled up in landfill equipment,” explained Jay Hohn, LRWSC Commission Manager. “Recycling the mattresses is a great diversionary tactic employed by the commission, and we are very appreciative of Dow Canada to fund the one-year pilot project to get us started fully.” “At Dow, we’re passionate about creating sustainable solutions in the communities where we operate,” said Srikanta Hazra, Dow Prentiss Site Director. “We’re looking forward to collaborating with the County and the Waste Services Commission to prevent mattresses from ending up in the local landfills.” Over the next year, LRWSC will set up collection bins at all sites, and construct a building at the Prentiss Landfill facility to house the mattresses. During the pilot project, the mattresses will be collected for free. They will shipped to a Calgary facility, where they will be dismantled and recycled for a fee, covered for the first year Dow Canada’s grant. Instead of decomposing for over 80 years in a landfill, the collected mattress materials will be transformed into new materials for new products. “Because of their bulky nature, mattresses take up valuable space in local landfills, and will shorten the lifespan of these facilities,” said Hohn, adding that each year, approximately 1,000 are discarded at LRWSC transfer stations. During the one-year pilot project, LRWSC and Lacombe County will look for opportunities to partner with other organizations to ensure long-term financial arrangements are in place or develop a user-pay system for mattress recycling. Partnership leads to mattress recycling program at local landfills Wild Rose Servicing Project nears completion With more than 3 km of underground waterlines and 4.5 km of sewer lines, Lacombe County's West Area and Wild Rose Commercial Park servicing project is nearly complete. Spurred on by the development happening at northeast corner of Highway 2 and the Highway 2 (QEII) – known as Midway Centre – this project continued the servicing lines: • south along Range Road 27-1 and under Highway 12 to the Wild Rose Commercial Park, where a lift station was constructed. • east under QEII to the Track on 2, for future improvements. (More details on Page 8)
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October 16, 2020 - County News
Friday, October 16, 2020 | Volume 10
Publication Mail Agreement No 43726064
Return undeliverable items to: Lacombe CountyRR3, Lacombe, AB T4L 2N3
County County NewsNews
What’s Inside
www.lacombecounty.com
County News is available to read on our website every month. If you wish to stop receiving County News by mail, email [email protected] with your mailing address and we will take you off our mailing list.
2 Sylvan Lake IDP Public Hearing
3 Equipment for Sale
6 Safety First
7 Mirror Corner
10 Roof for Kids support
11 Local Hops Farming profile
12 Certified Beef Workshop
14-15 Subdivision Activity & Map
16 EBF: Farewell from Myrna
17 Lacombe Regional Tourism
18 Council Highlights
20-23 Around Lacombe County
With the help of a $36,500 grant from Dow, the Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission (LRWSC) is excited to announce a mattress recycling program. Launching October 19, 2020, the program will divert mattresses from local landfills, allowing them to be recycled.
“Mattresses take up valuable landfill space because they aren’t able to be compacted and often get tangled up in landfill equipment,” explained Jay Hohn, LRWSC Commission Manager. “Recycling the mattresses is a great diversionary tactic employed by the commission, and we are very appreciative of Dow Canada to fund the one-year pilot project to get us started fully.”
“At Dow, we’re passionate about creating sustainable solutions in the communities where we operate,” said Srikanta Hazra, Dow Prentiss Site Director. “We’re looking forward to collaborating with the County and the Waste Services Commission to
prevent mattresses from ending up in the local landfills.”
Over the next year, LRWSC will set up collection bins at all sites, and construct a building at the Prentiss Landfill facility to house the mattresses. During the pilot project, the mattresses will be collected for free. They will shipped to a Calgary facility, where they will be dismantled and recycled for a fee, covered for the first year Dow Canada’s grant. Instead of decomposing for over 80 years in a landfill, the collected mattress materials will be transformed into new materials for new products.
“Because of their bulky nature, mattresses take up valuable space in local landfills, and will shorten the lifespan of these facilities,” said Hohn, adding that each year, approximately 1,000 are discarded at LRWSC transfer stations. During the one-year pilot project, LRWSC and Lacombe County will look for opportunities to partner with other organizations
to ensure long-term financial arrangements are in place or develop a user-pay system for mattress recycling.
Partnership leads to mattress recycling program at local landfills
Wild Rose Servicing Project nears completion
With more than 3 km of underground waterlines and 4.5 km of sewer lines, Lacombe County's West Area and Wild Rose Commercial Park servicing project is nearly complete.
Spurred on by the development happening at northeast corner of Highway 2 and the Highway 2 (QEII) – known as Midway Centre – this project continued the servicing lines:• south along Range Road 27-1 and
under Highway 12 to the Wild Rose Commercial Park, where a lift station was constructed.
• east under QEII to the Track on 2, for future improvements.
(More details on Page 8)
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PROPOSED SYLVAN LAKE INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLANThe Province of Alberta requires Intermunicipal Development Plans for neighbouring municipalities. In the case of the Sylvan Lake area municipalities, a collaborative effort has been u ndertaken to create an Intermunicipal Development Plan that includes all eight municipalities surrounding Sylvan Lake.
A public hearing is a provincial requirement for the Intermunicipal Development Plan process. On November 21, 2020, the eight Partner Municipalities will hold a Special Council Meeting for a Joint Public Hearing for the Sylvan Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan. The public hearing offers the opportunity to present your concerns or support for the plan to the Councils from the eight municipalities. This will be your final opportunity to provide feedback on the Sylvan Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan.
For full public hearing details, please visit:
www.sylvanlakeidp.com
HOW DO I COMMENT?Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed Sylvan Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan will have an opportunity to do so at the public hearing.
Due to Covid-19, this public hearing is being held online and in-person. Please visit www.sylvanlakeidp.com for full details on how to participate. Written submissions can be made to one of the Municipal Partners. Ensure your comments are received by a Municipal Partner by Friday, November 20, 2020 at the latest. All submissions will be public information.
Lacombe County has a great opportunity for a customer-service focused, detail-oriented, team player to join our Finance team in the Finance Technician - Utilities position.Some of the responsibilities include:
• Processing all aspects related to utilities (billing, collection, corresponding with customers, resolving complaints, etc.);
• Providing superior customer service to our ratepayers, County staff, Council, and the general public;
• Processing the accounts receivable collection for Lacombe County.
The deadline to apply is October 26, 2020
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For further information please contact:Derek MajerechShop Foreman
Phone: (403) 782-3567Cell: (403) 304-0402
Lacombe CountyEquipment for Sale
UNIT 554 2010 Dodge Quad Cab 1500 4x4
Auto transmission, 240,000 kms, Spray in box liner, headache rack AM/FM Radio, A/C, Pwr windows/locks
This unit can be inspected, by appointment only, at the Lacombe County Public Works Compound, located at the
intersection of RR 27-4 and Hwy 12 (4 km west of Lacombe). Please call to arrange an appointment time. Sealed bids on this unit will be accepted until 11:00 a.m. November 10, 2020. The highest, or any bid, may not be
accepted.
Remove your anchors from local lakes
In order to keep our lakes safe for users YEAR ROUND, Lacombe County asks anyone who uses pleasure crafts in the summer to remove anchors and moorings from the water before winter arrives.
This will ensure the lake remains safe for winter recreational users.
On Oct. 1, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., a Lacombe County Peace Officer (CPO) came upon one pick-up truck attempting to pull another pick-up truck out of the ditch near Township Road 412 on Range Road 271 in Lacombe County, Alta. The Lacombe County CPO was seated in the vehicle on scene when one of the pick-up trucks, driven by a 28-year-old male, rammed the front of the CPO’s vehicle before being driven away from the scene. A civilian who witnessed this incident stopped to check on the CPO and exited their vehicle. The second suspect male, later identified as a 32-year-old male, stole the civilian’s vehicle, fleeing the location in it. A short time later, the 28-year-old male returned to the location and drove towards the Lacombe County CPO who was outside standing on the road, forcing the CPO to take evasive action to avoid being hit. The 28-year-old male then fled the scene heading eastbound on Range Road 412. Blackfalds RCMP were notified, a bulletin was issued to all law enforcement and resources from Blackfalds RCMP, Innisfail RCMP, Innisfail RCMP Traffic Services and additional neighboring RCMP Detachments of Didsbury, Olds and Airdrie were deployed in search of the suspects. Blackfalds RCMP General Investigation Section took over carriage of this investigation. A number of sightings of the suspect vehicles occurred on Highway 11, and Highway 2, that included one of the vehicles being abandoned and a theft of a vehicle occurring in a rural area near Innisfail, Alta. Innisfail RCMP GIS and Southern Alberta District (SAD) RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) established surveillance of the newly stolen vehicle. RCMP were able to successfully deploy a tire deflation device and disable the stolen vehicle. The individual involved in this incident was believed to have been the 28-year-old male. The newly stolen vehicle was abandoned and he attempted to steal another vehicle from a nearby rural property by breaking the glass, injuring himself in the process. The 28-year-old male, later identified as Jordan McConnell, was arrested by police and taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries
related to the attempted theft of motor vehicle. Jordan McConnell (28) of no fixed address is charged with:
• Assault with a weapon • Possession of stolen property over
$5,000 • Operate a conveyance in a manner
dangerous to the public • Operate a conveyance involved in
an accident and fail to stop and offer assistance
Following a judicial hearing, Jordan McConnell was remanded in custody to speak to bail on Oct. 16, 2020, in Red Deer Provincial Court. On Oct. 2, 2020, Edmonton Police Service (EPS) advised RCMP that the civilian’s stolen vehicle had been located and EPS Police Dog Service had been successful in locating a 32-year-old male associated to the stolen vehicle. Blackfalds RCMP took custody of this male from EPS. Further investigation comparing video footage of the Lacombe County CPO vehicle confirmed the identity of the subject taken into custody as believed to be the same individual involved in the Oct. 1, 2020, incident outlined above. Jorge McConnell (32) of no fixed address is charged with:
• Theft of motor vehicle • Possession of stolen property under
$5,000 Following a judicial hearing, Jorge McConnell was remanded in custody to speak to bail on Oct. 13, 2020, in Red Deer Provincial Court. The Lacombe County CPO attended hospital and was treated for injuries and released. "We are thankful no one was seriously injured in these events," says Staff Sergeant Dan Martin, Blackfalds RCMP Detachment Commander. "The quick response of officers from multiple detachments and agencies resulted in the arrest of the two suspects and prevented further offences from occurring." As this matter is now before the courts, no updates are anticipated.
Blackfalds RCMP investigation into Lacombe County CPO Officer being rammed results in charges
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Responsible pet owners in Lacombe County
While living in the country or a hamlet often means more space and freedom for you and your pets, animals don’t understand where your property begins and where it ends. Animals running off your property can cause some serious problems for you and your neighbours such as:• Damage to other properties• Potential to harm other people/
liability for pet owner• Potential to harm farm stock• Danger of coyotes, porcupines
and other wildlife• Danger of animal being hit by a
vehicle/causing an accident if driver swerves
• Potential to harm the relationship between you and your neighbours
These are a few of the reasons why Lacombe County’s Dog Control Bylaw requires that dogs be contained on their owner’s property at all times unless under the care and control of the owner on a leash. By keeping your dog on your property, you protect yourself from any liability, your neighbours (who could be uncomfortable with dogs running around their property), and the dog itself. In the end, this is a definite win for everyone.
There are several ways to keep your dog within your property including:• Training the dog to remain on
your property;• Fencing;• Invisible fences – Collars give
the dog a shock if they leave the perimeter of the fence; or,
• If feasible, building a large pen or dog run on your property for the dog when outside – remember, dogs don’t like to be cooped up in small areas for long periods of time, so make sure the pen doesn’t become the dogs long-term residence.
Why there is no cat bylaw in Lacombe CountyThere is no doubt that people feel frustrated with cats coming onto their property and creating messes in flower beds, gardens, and children’s sandboxes. We agree this is a problem, but enforcement of cats in Lacombe County would be difficult.
Many farmers have cats for pest control and those cats need the ability to wander freely on their property. Aside from requiring licenses, it would be difficult to distinguish a pet cat from a “working” cat.
Our best advice for those people with cats as pets is to keep them indoors or ensure they remain on your property. Many pet cats let out to wander around are lost to predators, hit by vehicles, or fall victim to weather.
Spaying and neutering, while can be seen as expensive, can help keep your cat at home, improve its health, increases longevity – and prevents unwanted kittens!
How to be a responsible cat owner • Ensure your cat is spayed/
neutered • Keep your cat on
your property• Litter box train
your cat so it returns home to do its business
If you would like to report a contravention of the Dog Control Bylaw, please contact Animal Control Services at 403-506-9380 or email [email protected].
Lacombe County Council has given first reading to Bylaw No. 1330/20 for the purpose of closing to public travel and disposing of a portion of a public highway in accordance with Section 22 of the Municipal Government Act, Being Chapter M26.1 of the revised statutes of the Alberta 2000 and amendments thereto:
WHEREAS the lands hereafter described are no longer required for public travel, and
WHEREAS application has been made to the County Council to have the highway closed for consolidation purposes, and
WHEREAS the Council of Lacombe County deems it expedient to provide for a bylaw for the purpose of closing to public travel certain roads, or portions thereof, situated in the said municipality, and thereafter consolidating same with the title for the Pt. NE 32-38-24W4M.
WHEREAS notice of the intention to close for consolidation purposes has been given in accordance with section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, and
A copy of Bylaw No. 1330/20 describing the proposed closure may be obtained from the County’s Administration Department or by visiting the County’s website at www.lacombecounty.com.
Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed amendments will have an opportunity to do so at a public hearing which has been arranged for:
Date: October 22, 2020Time: 9:00 a.m.Place: Lacombe County Council Chambers
located 2½ miles west of Highway 2 at the intersection of Spruceville Road and Highway 12
If you are unable to attend the hearing, written submissions can be made to the County. You will, however, need to ensure that your comments are received by the County prior to the date of the hearing. 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.
For more information, please contact the County Manager’s Office.
Tim Timmons, CLGM County Manager
Lacombe County, RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3 Phone: 403-782-6601; Fax: 403-782-3820
Public Notice
PROPOSED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLOSINGTO PUBLIC TRAVEL AND DISPOSING OF PORTIONS
OF A PUBLIC HIGHWAY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 22 OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
Bylaw No. 1330/20
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Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP)
The Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) is a simple, secure and
convenient way to pay your annual property taxes. When you sign up,
monthly payments are automatically withdrawn from your bank account on the 15th of each month. To obtain an
application form, contact Lacombe County at (403) 782-6601 or visit www.
lacombecounty.com.
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The Alix Curling Association regrettably announces the perma-nent closure of the Alix Curling Arena.
The Alix Curling Association has not been open since the end of the 2014 season.
Unfortunately, as with many small community arenas, the Alix Curling Association was faced with rising operating/insurance costs and replacement/updating expensive ice plant and equip-ment which proved to be unsustainable with a very low member-ship and volunteers.
The Alix Curling Association would like to thank all past/present members and dedicated volunteers that helped create amazing memories throughout many generations.
The Alix Curling Association will follow Municipal Affairs guide-lines in dissolving the Association after the sale of the property (building and land). See the Request For Proposal (to the right).
On this note, please contact Krystal Sorum @ 403-396-3162 if you or a family member would like your large sponsor board. Krystal will arrange to have it taken down and ready for you to pick up.
Alix Curling Arena to permanently close
Request for Proposal
RFP:Sale of Alix Curling Rink
Proposal Due By:December 1, 2020 - 4:30pm
SellerAlix Curling Club Association
Project Overview:Sale of 5116 48 Street, formerly the Alix Curling RinkLot 11, Block G, Plan 689AD - 33,500 SF lot 50’x185’ Quonset style curling rink with commercial kitchen, lobby, washrooms & upstairs banquet area with barIce surface is sand with PVC brine cooling system
Project Goals:
● Sale to the highest bidder● If bids are too low, all submissions will be rejected, and it will go out for RFP again
Scope of Work:
Sale of building, land and contents, as is.Contact Krystal or Coralee to view the interior of the building.
Submission Requirements:
● Must be received by December 1, 2020 4:30pm● Mail to PO Box 517, Alix AB, T0C 0B0 or● Drop off at: 5404 49A Avenue, Alix, AB● Submissions will be opened at the Alix Curling Rink at 7pm, on December 1, 2020● It will be open to the public to attend
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SAFETY FIRSTFire Prevention Week 2020: Serve up fire safety in the kitchen
Lacombe County is promoting this year’s Fire Preven-tion Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” The campaign works to educate everyone about simple - but important actions - they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.
Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in Canada. The majority of reported home fires started in the kitchen. Most home fires start with the ignition of food or other cooking materials.
“We know cooking fires can be prevented,” said Lor-raine Carli, vice-president of outreach and advocacy at NFPA. “Staying in the kitchen while cooking, using a timer, and avoiding distractions such as electronics or TV are steps everyone can take to keep families safe in their homes.”
Lacombe County encourages all residents to em-brace the 2020 Fire Prevention Week theme.
The most important step you should take before mak-ing a meal is to Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! A cooking fire can grow quickly, and many homes are damaged and people are injured by fires that could easily have been prevented.
Lacombe County offers these safety tips to keep you from having a cooking fire.• Never leave cooking food unattended. Stay in
the kitchen while you are frying, grilling or broiling food. If you have to leave, even for a short time, turn off the stove.
• If you are simmering, baking, roasting, or boiling food, check it regularly. Remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you’re cooking.
• You have to be alert when cooking. You won’t be alert if you are sleepy, have taken medicine or drugs, or have consumed alcohol that makes you drowsy.
• Always keep an oven mitt and pan lid nearby when you’re cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan to smother the flame. Turn off the burner, and leave the pan covered until it is completely cool.
• Have a “kid-free zone” of at least 1 metre around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried.
For more information about Fire Prevention Week and cooking fire prevention, visit www.fpw.org.
Learn more at ATCO.com/CO
Safety is a core value at ATCO. That’s why during the month of November, we
are encouraging Albertans to get a carbon monoxide alarm for their home.
Carbon monoxide alarms save lives.WAKE UP.
Carbon monoxide is aninvisible, silent, odourless killer.
STAY AWAKE, STAY ALIVEIf you're driving fatigued, you're driving impaired. Research has found that being awake for 17-19 hours is equivalent to a blood alcohol content of 0.05!
You may think drinking coffee, chewing gum, or rolling down the window will help you stay awake, but they won't. There is simply no substitute for sleep. So plan ahead - just as you would before a night out on the town. Here are some tips to reduce drowsy driving:
• Sleep well before long road trips.• Share driving with other passengers.• Eat light meals and drink plenty of water. Overeating can make you feel more tired.• Take breaks every two hours or every 160 kms to stretch and move about.• Keep the temperature on the cooler side. A warm vehicle makes it easier to fall asleep.
If you find yourself having trouble keep-ing your eyes open, feeling your head nod-ding, or drifting from your lane, pull over imme-diately. A short nap could save your life, or the life of someone else on the road.
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2020 Mirror Dog Tags A license is required for all dogs in Mirror. As of February 1, 2020, the cost is $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.
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
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 CORNERFamily Fun Car Bingo – Saturday October 24 The Tees Ag. Society is hosting an evening of Family Fun Car Bingo. Join us for BINGO, drive-in style. Tune your Radio, play inside your vehicle – honk the horn or flash the lights when you win! All ages welcome. Many prizes to be won!!
When: Saturday, October 24 Where: Tees Community Hall Parking Lot Time(s): 6:30 pm - Bingo Card sales begin 7:00 pm - Bingo Games begin Cost: Bingo game sheets are $2 each and are
good for the evening. Bring your own dauber and clip board to play on. Daubers will be available if you need one. The Hall washrooms will be open. COVID physical distancing rules will apply. For more information please contact Carla at 403-784-3055 or text 587-447-8199. Special thanks to Lacombe County for sponsoring this event!!
bingo
Halloween Treats Handout at the Mirror Community HallFor Kids of All Ages!
Saturday, October 31, 2020 | 5 - 8 p.m.Please come by in your costume to receive a treat bag.
Members of the Mirror Recreation Society will be setting out prepackaged treats at the Community Hall door. Please remember to come with family or cohort members, and to
keep a safe distrance from others.
For more information, contact Margaret at 403-788-3979.
Sponsored by the Mirror Recreation Society and Lacombe County
Mirror Dog Park OPEN!Thank you to Lacombe County, Living Truth Christian School, Mirror Comm, and the Dog Park Comittee.
A lot of hard work and thought go into a project like this for our community, please respect the rules of the park and never leave your pets unattended.
Please always clean up behind your pet, so that everyone can have an enjoyable experience. There are doggie bags and a garbage can on location
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CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATIONS
Between October 2 and October 31, CP Rail will complete improvements on numerous railway crossings within Lacombe County.
Work began on October 2 at Range Road 26-0 (east of Lacombe, just north of Highway 12) and will move
east along the rail line until it hits Highway 21. This work continues until October 31 and will impact 19 intersections on that line.
Please drive with caution in these areas, and ensure you watch for and obey posted signage.
Watch for Railway Crossing Maintenance/Road Closures
When approved in January 2020, the project was estimated to cost $8 million, and was completely funded through Lacombe County’s Water/Wastewater Reserve and Community Resource Reserve. Split into two projects – one to complete the underground installation of utilities and the second to construct a lift station in the Wild Rose Commercial Park – the project is on track to come in under budget.
In 2019, Lacombe County spent $5.3-million to bring the services underneath the north side of the QEII & Hwy 12 interchange. By proceeding with the next phase of this project, Lacombe County is setting itself up for future development opportunities.
This construction season, Lacombe County continued to bring services south from this spot, located directly west from the Midway Centre development.
West Servicing Project nears completion (from front page)Within Wild Rose Commercial Park, 2,000 metres of water lines and 2,520 metres of sewer lines were installed, connecting to a lift station on the south end of the park.
NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION WORK
Crews will be working on a road construction project on Range Road 22-1, at the junction of Hwy 601 and running north 2 miles to Twp Rd 40-2. Work on this project begins on October 13, 2020, and is expected to last until November 10, 2020 (weather permitting).
Minor delays are expected. Please drive with caution around workers, and obey all signage.
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OPERATIONSNOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION
Lacombe County hereby provides notice to any person having an interest in land that is adjacent to lands which Lacombe County has constructed a public road. Persons entitled to compensation from the municipality for loss of or the permanent lessening of use of that person’s land caused by the public work are advised to make a claim within 60 days after this notice is published.
The following road was complete as of September 25, 2020:
Project Number DescriptionC2812 West of NW 13 & 24-39-28 W4M Rge Rd 28-1 (south of Aspelund on Rge Rd 28-1)
The following bridge was complete as of September 30, 2020:
The following roads were complete as of October 2, 2020:
Project Number Description
C4129 Centreview Road (Jct of Lockhart Rd west to Hwy 766) / Twp Rd 412
B01526 Rge Rd 25 (Lockhart Rd) over Rainy Creek / NW 8-41-2 W5
B81055 & Twp Rd 412 (Centreview Rd) over Rainy B81056 Creek / SW 18-41-2 W5
B81189 Culvert Underpass with concrete floory SW 18-41-2 W5
C2813 Woody Nook Road Overlay Jct of Hwy 12, south 6 miles to Aspelund Road (Twp Rd 394)
C2741 Rge Rd 274 Jct of Hwy 12, south 6 miles to Aspelund Road (Twp Rd 394)
B01415 SW 30-39-23 W4 Twp Rd 394
B09495 Twp Rd 41-4 Blindman River NE 24-41-2 W5
For more information, please contact:
Brandon Maier, Manager of Operations(403) 782-3567
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W H A T S H O U L D I D O I F I T H I N K I H A V E G R A V E L O N M Y L A N D ?
If you think you have gravel on your property, and you wish to investigate further, please contact the County office at 403-782-8379 and speak with the Operations Department. County staff will come out to meet with you and arrange for testing. While the testing involves digging a test hole or holes, it is done in the least invasive way practical.
There is no obligation on the part of the Land Owner if suitable gravel is found. The County will dis-cuss options and work with the land owner on a possible agreement for access and use of the land.
To ensure we have a reliable supply of gravel to maintain our County roads, Lacombe County is always on the lookout for new gravel sources. Gravel is an important, non-renewable resource necessary for construction and maintenance of roads.
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ROCKY?D O Y O U H A V E A C R E E K / R I V E R B E D O N
YOUR PROPERTY?H A V E Y O U F O U N D R O C K S D U R I N G
EXCAVATION WORK?
A R E T H E R E G R A V E L P I T S
NEARBY?D O Y O U H A V E L O W L Y I N G
PROPERTY?
A County Equipment Operator carefully crosses the train tracks near a road construction project just south of MEGlobal.
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Did you know: Lacombe County DOES NOT deal with skunk issues on private properties.If you are having problems with skunks on your land, there are steps that you can take to either prevent attracting them or to deal with skunk problems.
The first step is to prevent skunks from visiting your property. To accomplish this, you must remove the food or shelter the animals are seeking.
Remove shelter:• Clear out brush piles, stacked lumber and debris
piles that skunks can use as cover.• Look around your property for spaces underneath
sheds, porches, decks and crawlspaces. These spaces should be closed off with a ½ inch hardware cloth. Make sure there are no skunks inside when you close off the area.
• Deter skunks that have already taken up residence under a building or other location on your property by placing mothballs in these spaces. The smell of mothballs repulses skunks.
Removing food: • Store your garbage and recycling in containers
that have tight-fitting lids. Replace garbage cans that are in poor repair.
• Feed your pets indoors, or remove their dishes immediately after feeding and store the pet food inside.
• Honey producers can stop skunks from raiding beehives by installing and maintaining an electric fence perimeter around the apiary. Also, place beehives on stands one metre (3 feet) off the ground.
The next step is to trap additional skunks. Skunks can be hunted or trapped in all seasons by the owner or occupant of the land.
Under Lacombe County's Skunk Trap Requests Policy, skunk traps are loaned to County residents out at no cost. There is a $75 deposit (cheque or cash). The traps must be returned in 2 weeks and brought back clean and undamaged.
Local pest control companies may also be able to provide advice or service. If you wish to contact a Fish and Wildlife office near you:• Ponoka Office- 403-783-7093• Red Deer Office- 403-340-5142• Stettler Office- 403-742-7510
About Skunks Skunks feed heavily on insects and rodents such
as mice. They don't truly hibernate but will become inactive in the coldest months of winter. Though not usually social, skunks will den with other skunks to share body warmth.
Typically, skunks are not aggressive and will let you know that they feel threatened and may spray by:
• Stamping their front feet• Growling• Raising their tails• Hissing
Respond to this threat by quietly and slowly backing away and making no sudden or aggressive movements as you do.
ENVIRONMENT
Dealing with skunks in Lacombe County
ÉSLCHS unveils goats, celebrates grand opening of Roof for Kids projectÉcole Secondaire Lacombe Composite High School (ÉSLCHS) welcomed the newest kids to the schools, as part of its latest Ecovision project.
ÉSLCHS, with community members, sponsors, staff and students hosted a grand opening of the CO-OP Com-munity Spaces Roofs for Kids Project, Sept. 30. The project brings in four goats from Rock Ridge Dairy that will be used in a new goat/sheep green certificate program for students, helping to reduce stress and anxiety It also includes a rooftop garden that will host indigenous pollinators with medicinal and edible benefits. The garden will provide food and habitat for local pollinators and bees kept at the school, while the edible items from the garden will provide food for the school’s food programs, volunteers and community.
The idea for Roofs for Kids began three years ago through a conversation be-tween student Darcy Cunningham and teacher Steven Schultz.
“It was hard to picture that only he and I would be able to do it. So, we put out the message to other students that we had this great new idea and to see if any oth-er students, and EcoVision, Agriculture
and Beekeeping students would want to participate in it,” said Cunningham. “It took a lot of teamwork to get that far, with every new step we had to almost rework the project as we thought of new things to add and how to add them.”
Principal Val Yaremchuk said the project that converts a sea container into a goat barn and living rooftop garden, with solar power and rainwater collection is truly innovative.
“The benefits of this program are im-mense. First of all it has provided a hand-on opportunity for students to develop their leadership skills as they planned, designed and built the Roof for Kids project,” she said.
The program has received a lot of com-munity support through local sponsor-ship, including $50,000 from Co-op, through Co-op Community Spaces.
“I heard it was once said in a science class in this school that words without action are meaningless. We are here today to celebrate students, teachers, community members, and staff from Wolf Creek that really role model what they say by their actions,” said Wolf Creek Public School’s Trustee Kelly Lowry. “EcoVision projects keep evolving
as students research and learn their pas-sions. Change happens one student at a time and one project at a time.”
Schultz said he is proud of his students and the community sponsors for helping to see this vision and dream come to fruition.
“I am so proud of my school, I am so proud of my students, I am so proud of our community and so proud of our sponsors and individuals' contributions,” said Schultz. “We wanted this to be a school-wide endeavour, so not only could people benefit from the new green certificate program but we wanted all the students to put input into this fantastic opening ceremony.”
Part of that ceremony was unveiling the goats and the names given through a naming contest. The goats are named: Vincent Van Goat, Gandalf the Goat, Cracker Jack, and Crumpit.
In addition, Lacombe County contributed $6,175 to EcoVision group for the Roofs for Kids program though its Environmen-tal Improvement Grant (EIG) (in 2019 and 2020). Since the EIG was estab-lished in 2014, the County has provided the EcoVision students with more than more than $16,000 to help with their
various initiatives, such as the pollinator project, aquaponics system, and garden-ing program.
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Local hops farmers: "It's a labour of love"The 18-foot hops bines which grow vertically up co-conut fibres are visible as you drive up to the Bjarna-son's farm, located near Haynes on the east side of Lacombe County. For three years, Shayne and Jen-elle have cared and cultivated their hop farm, joining more than a dozen hops farmers in the province. "We have family in B.C. who grow hops, and we thought we'd give it a try," said Jenelle, adding that it doesn't hurt that they enjoy beer. Craft breweries have become a popular venture, with most communities boasting one or two of their own. Similarly, hops farming is increasing across the prov-ince to provide this essential ingredient. The Bjarna-son's are working with local brewers, who add their hops varieties directly into the vats. The Bjarnason's farm - called Hop to It - is in their third year of production. Because the plants take 3-5 years to fully establish themselves, it was also the
first year their hops are close to full maturity. "It's a labour of love," explained Jenelle. "We are excited to do it and to promote this emerging industry within Alberta. Many people don't realize that hops can be grown here, and has been a successful ven-ture for several farms in the province." Alberta's hops industry is quite new, with the first commercial farms in the province beginning produc-tion in 2014. In 2020, the Bjarnason's grew 1 acre of hops (out of an estimated 15 total acres of hops grow across the province). In 2017, Alberta's hops farmers joined together to create the Alberta Hop Producers Association, which Jenelle is treasurer. The group collaborates and shares best practices and works to market their product and this new agribusiness to the public through events and partnerships. This year, Shayne and Jenelle grew six varieties of hops and were able to sell it to local breweries, includ-ing Blindman Brewing in Lacombe. As they are still
growing this venture, a lot of the harvesting process is done by hand and their harvester. Within 24-48 hours, the couple must cut, sort, dry, vacuum seal and freeze their hops for later use or supply them to a brewer for addition to beer fresh right off the bine. "It's important to understand that you won't make money right away and that things can change quickly, like an early frost of a significant hail storm," she said. "We have been fortunate this year, as several storms landed around our farm, but our crop wasn't dam-aged." What are hops?Hops are a key ingredient in many beers. It is the Humulus lupulus plant's female flower, which is a relative to cannabis and hemp. Resembling a pine cone of sorts, the soft flower contains bold smells and tastes within its resin and comes in over a hundred varieties that can change beer's flavour – from aroma to bitterness.
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AGRICULTURE
Certified Beef Workshop How to get into this emerging industry and get reimbursed for your sustainable beef
More and more companies are seeking access to certified, sustainable beef. This increased demand is creating a growing market for Alberta producers, and requires certification as sustainable beef producers.
Verified Beef Production Plus
The Canadian beef industry developed the national on-farm food safety program called Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+). In Alberta, the national program was delivered through Alberta Beef Quality Starts Here - a not for profit organization comprised of industry stakeholders dedicated to protecting Alberta’s reputation for producing quality beef. In 2019, delivery of the VBP+ program in Alberta shifted to the Alberta Beef Producers. The goals and outcomes for delivery of VBP+ in Alberta remain the same.
TrustBIX
TrustBIX is a long-standing member of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB). TrustBIX provides the technology on the live animal side, as Cargill provides the post-harvest chain of custody, allowing the food chain to deliver on their sustainable beef claim using 100% Canadian beef, and can track it back in the value chain to the source.
The Certified Sustainable Beef program has returned over $1.2 million back to producers in the sustainable supply chain.
December 3, 2020
Lacombe Memorial Centre
$20/person5:00 p.m. | Doors open, food for attendees**
5:30 p.m. | Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+)
7:30 p.m. | TrustBIX
RSVP by December 1, 2020 by calling Jalene at 403-782-8959, or through Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/certified-beef-workshop-tickets-124776254135) **All COVID-19 precautions will be adhered to for the safety of all attendees
The Gessleman Family was proud to gain the status of 100 years within the Stanton area in 2020.
One of the earlier families to settle in the area, it was originally Mr and Mrs J.E. Gessleman who called Stanton district home. They moved to Canada early in their lives from Nebraska, arriving via the “Iron Horse”. It was always a dream of J.E.'s to one day have a farm of his own and through much hard work and determination, he made his dream a reality.
This same family farm was eventually taken over by his son Harvey Gessleman who resided and worked the land for many years with his son John.This same home quarter that has been passed down through the years from J.E. to Harvey, then to John, and now to James. James and Angela’s kids are the fifth generation of Gesslemans to call this quarter section home and they are proud to carry on this family heritage.
Thank you to our local County councillor, John Ireland, who came to commemorate this exciting milestone for our family.
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By now, harvest should be pretty well wrapped up. With all of the curve balls this year has thrown, harvest weather has been one of the pleasant surprises. But the first two to three weeks of harvest presented some frustrations with cereal crops not
curing and drying as fast as producers expected, especially during excellent harvest weather. The best way to solve that problem is to run it through a dryer, but a lot of growers do not have that luxury. Enter “Natural Air Drying” (NAD) which simply is the use of high capacity aeration and possibly supplemental heat to dry a mass of grain so that it can be stored safely and test dry when sold.To better understand how to implement an effective NAD strategy here is some of the basic terminology and fundamentals.• Aeration – moving small amounts
of air (0.1-0.2 cubic feet per minute (cfm)/bus) to cool and preserve the quality of a grain mass
• Natural Air Drying – moving large amounts of air (0.75-1 cfm/bus in cereals and 1-2 cfm/bus in oil seeds) in a uniform flow through a grain mass to remove moisture
• Supplemental Heat – heat needed in low ambient (outside) temp (< 10° C) and high relative humidity (RH) (>50%) situations when drying
• Drying Front – the moisture transition zone in the grain mass between the dryer bottom layer and the higher moisture upper layer when air drying
• Equilibrium Moisture Content (EMC) – the point where ambient (outside) air temp and RH match that of the grain mass in an aeration bin and is different for different grains
• The effect of air and grain temperature is important when drying a grain mass
o warm air + warm grain = drying o warm air + cool grain = wetting o cool air + warm grain (at filling) = quick drying (~1-2% moisture
reduction) o cool air + cool grain = no moisture change• Daily cycle of drying - during the
overnight period when the air moving into the bin is cool and holding less water (driest), drying occurs. Whereas there is little or no drying occurring during the day when the outside air is warm and actually holds more water (wettest) except on a very low RH day
So, with these concepts in mind here are some rules of thumb to make the best use of “Natural Air Drying”.1. Set up your NAD bins to maximize the
drying opportunity i.e. 2 cfm/bus fan capacity with a plenum or rocket for even air distribution and plenty of roof ventilation to exhaust warm, moist air
2. Turn air on during bin filling for maximum early drying using the cool air through a warm mass concept.
3. Continually lower the temperature of the grain improving storage safety and also removing additional moisture
4. A NAD bin will always have a drying front. The objective is to track that drying front using temperature and moisture cables as it moves up through the grain mass
5. Supplemental heat is required when outside temperature goes below 10°C and make sure to run heat at night when the air contains less water
6. Supplemental heat should be 100,000 BTU’s for conditions down to 0°C outside air temp and 200,000 BTU’s for conditions down to -10°C outside air temp
7. To reduce energy cost, turn the fan off when grain temp is lower than outside air temp (prevents wetting)
8. Generally, when you cool grain with air, you dry it so the colder your grain mass, the better.
In a nutshell, “Natural Air Drying” can be a lower overhead cost addition to or even a replacement for a stand alone grain dryer as long as you understand the conditions that offer the greatest opportunity to remove moisture from a grain bin.
Submitted by Grant McCormick Agronomist, Central Alberta Co-op
(Lacombe)
Natural Air Drying – Opportunities Revealed
Grant McCormick
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 grain bag recycling services must provide one individual on site, capable of assisting the rolling and collection operation.
• Grain bags MUST BE FREE of grain, mud, dirt debris, and vermin.
• To ensure used grain bags are eligible for recycling, grain bag collection services should be scheduled within one week of grain extraction.
• Grain bag collection services are offered free of charge.
Details:
Producers can pick up Clean Farms Twine Recycling Bags at the Lacombe County office and Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission Transfer Sites 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 or ice as possible. Excessively dirty twine may be rejected, or subject to a landfill tipping fee 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 Lacombe County office or Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission Transfer Sites.
3. Return – Return to a Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission Transfer Site during regular business hours.
To book grain bag collection or further questions regarding agriculture plastics or twine recycling, please call 403- 782-8959.
Grain Bags will be collected again for recycling SOON. Call 403-782-8959 for questions or for
additional information.
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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
Allison NoonanPlanning Services
Administrative Assistant
Charmaine TootellPlanning Services
Receptionist
SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITYSUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY September 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020
Development Applications Received
No. File No. Applicant (Landowner)
Legal Description Proposed Development Decision(otherwise pending)
1 109/20 Justin & Jamie Kreutz Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 962 2488 (Pt. NE 14-40-4-W5M) Setback Relaxation Approved
2 110/20 Kenneth & Brenda Loden Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 912 2918 (Pt. SW 17-40-26-W4M)
Home Based Business, Major (Complete Autobody & Top Stitch Upholstery)
Approved
3 111/20 Abbey Platinum Master Built Inc. (Jason & Nikki Davis)
Lot 15 Block 1 Plan 102 1651 (Westside Country Estates) Single Family Residence Approved
4 112/20 Joseph & Helen O'Keefe Lot 6 Block 1 Plan 152 0048 (Pt. SE 3-40-27-W4M) Addition to Sunroom Approved
5 113/20 Mark & Tammy Albers Unit 27 Condo Plan 142 2139 (Sandy Point, Gull Lake) Cottage Model & Shed Approved
6 114/20 Terry & Shelby Keeping Lots 1-4 Block 81 Plan 7159AI (Hamlet of Mirror) Detached Garage Approved
7 115/20 Chad & Shannon Morrill andEpic Wireline Inc. Pt. SE 15-39-1-W5M
Single Family Residence (Second Dwelling
w/Attached Garage) Approved
8 116/20 Gull Lake Centre
(Canadian Baptists of Western Canada)
Pt. NW 2-41-28-W4M Two Temporary Staff Residences (Renewal) Approved
No. File No. Applicant (Landowner)
Legal Description Proposed Development Decision(otherwise pending)
9 117/20 John & Melody Hopkins Pt. SW 4-40-22-W4M Single Family Residence (Replacement Dwelling) Approved
10 118/20 Gord & Lorrie Peterson Pt. NW 23-39-1-W5M Addition to ExistingResidence Approved
11 119/20 Lee Cody Clark Lots 17 & 18 Block 1
Plan 5823BK (Hamlet of Joffre)
Detached Garage & Shed (Existing) Approved
12 120/20 Dynamic Modular Homes (Kyle & Shawna Jensen)
Unit 141 Condo Plan 142 2139 (Sandy Point, Gull Lake) Park Model Approved
13 121/20 Mark & Wanda Loades Lot 5 Block 1 Plan 172 0385 (Wilson's Beach Estates) Detached Garage Approved
21 S-021-20 Floyd Boskers (Klaas Boskers) Pt. NE 5-41-26-W4M 1st Parcel Out
22 S-022-20 Shaun Schwab Sharon Wilkins
Lot 1 Plan 932 2996 SW 11-40-1-W5M Boundary Adjustment
23 S-023-20 Bemoco Land Surveying Ltd.
(Kelly Johnson, Lorna Prediger & Darren Johnson)
NE 22-41-27-W4M Boundary Adjustment
For more information contact the County’s Planning Services Department at 403-782-8389
Joffre Solar Park - VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSEPACE Canada LP would like to invite you to a virtual open house for a proposed solar project in Joffre, AB. As per AUC Rule 007 and the Lacombe Country Development Permit Process, we will be providing an overview of development activities to date and what is planned for the future during this session.
Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Lacombe County will offer for sale, by public auction, in the County Office, at 40403 Range Road 274, Lacombe County, Alberta, on Friday, November 13, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., the following lands:
Lot Block Plan C. of T.
1 1 0321009 102053625
14 5 9322650 022365144
S. half 12 & 13 57 7159AI 172075779
Pt. of Sec. Sec. Twp. Rge. M. Acres C. of T.
NW 23 39 23 W4 3.05 062197299
Each parcel will be offered for sale, subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title.
The land is being offered for sale on an “as is, where is” basis, and Lacombe County makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development conditions, absence or presence of environmental contamination, or the developability of the subject land for any intended use by the purchaser. No bid will be accepted where the bidder attempts to attach conditions precedent to the sale of any parcel. No terms and conditions of sale will be considered other than those specified by Lacombe County.
The lands may be occupied and are offered for sale subject to the existing tenancy.
Lacombe County may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel of land not sold at the public auction.
Terms: Cash or bank draft. Deposit of 10% and balance due at closing.
Redemption may be effected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale.
Dated at Lacombe, Alberta, August 27, 2020.
Tim Timmons, County Manager.
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As I retire from Ellis Bird Farm (EBF) on October 31, 2020, I realize how privileged I have been to have had a career where my passion and my avocation have blended so seamlessly. How quickly these last 33 years have passed! I first started with EBF in 1984, two years after it was established, as a summer student with Bryan Shantz, EBF’s first Biologist. I then volunteered the next spring to help Bryan when EBF hosted the 1985 North American Bluebird Society convention. In 1987, I took on the role of Biologist, a role that expanded as EBF continued to grow and evolve. In the mid-1990s, “Site Services Manager” was added to my title. As I close my career with EBF, I would like to take the opportunity to thank those who have been also been instrumental in making EBF a such a success story. Thank you, most importantly, to those visionary members of the community who met with Union Carbide Canada Limited (UCCL) to ensure that Charlie and Winnie’s legacy would continue. The volunteer board continues to attract community members who give of their time and talents to oversee the operation and ensure good governance. Our industrial partners since UCCL (Dow, now MEGlobal) have continued to value and generously support Ellis Bird Farm. Truly, Ellis Bird Farm is a heartening example of an effective partnership between industry, agriculture and wildlife conservation. I owe a special debt of gratitude to Bryan Shantz for laying a strong foundation, and I thank all the others who have walked along beside me all these years: EBF team members (contractors, staff and tenant farmers), neighbours, the founding organizations (Lacombe County, Nature Alberta, MEGlobal, Red Deer River Naturalists), the volunteer Board of Directors, and all who have donated/supported us in so many ways. I would also like to say a special thanks to all the neighbouring farmers who have allowed us to have our nestboxes placed on their fencelines. Carrying on the bluebird legacy would not have been possible without EBF being able to maintain a bluebird trail within the pockets of suitable habitat in the area surrounding the farm. Thanks to a trusting board (and often individual board members who
enthusiastically volunteered to assist with specific projects), talented staff and generous funding support, it has been my honour to have been involved with numerous site development projects. In the early days, we worked with volunteers to extricate Winnie’s beautiful gardens from the tangle of trees. Her beautiful gardens continue to flourish and inspire. Some of the other signature projects included the creation of wetlands, the preservation of a large woodlot (West Woods), the preservation of three Ellis buildings (calving barn, Ellis home and grain elevator), the creation of the “world’s largest collection” of bluebird boxes, the transformation of the old farm site into a world-class demonstration Naturescape, the establishment of a Purple Martin super colony, the construction of the Ellis Centre, the renovation of Ellis home into a Tea House/Café, the design and construction of a new pier and Wetland Centre, the development of accessible trails in and around the site, the upgrade of the entrance road and – our most important addition - the new MEGlobal Ellis Bird Farm Visitor Centre. We have added more interesting and meaningful structures over the past three years: a dramatic viewing tower, two artistic structures (bridge and gazebo) that showcase the repurposing of recycled plastic as well as the repurposing of the aging spruce trees that Charlie planted along Prentiss Road in the mid-1950s, the installation of Alberta’s first Motus migration monitoring tower (on Charlie’s old windmill!), and the creation of a very popular children’s Nature Play Area. Building on the biological surveys and data collection initiated by Winnie Ellis, who was a keen observer of nature, and then by Bryan Shantz, I am pleased to share that EBF has the world’s largest dataset on Mountain Bluebirds, including first arrival dates, nesting productivity and hatching dates. We have also conducted other unique and leading-edge research, including biophysical inventories, Mountain Bluebird and Purple Martin monitoring and banding, and – most excitingly – have had both other researchers as well as summer staff conduct research on our Purple Martins. We have also worked with other researchers to track Purple Martin and Mountain Bluebird migration using light level geolocators and GPS tracking technologies. Amelia, the first Purple Martin deployed in Alberta to return bearing a geolocator, has gained international fame. We have also overseen the research and development of other technologies, including cavity cameras, in-box
webcams, owl webcams, the use of RFID technology to track Purple Martin and Mountain
Farewell: a letter from Myrna Pearman
Myrna Pearman with Charlie and Winnie Ellis in 1987.
Bluebird nest visitation, and the use of 3-D printing to create colour bands for the RFID research. The large bat boxes on the site support healthy populations of both Big Brown Bats and Little Brown Myotis, the populations of which we have tracked for the past several years. In 2019, one of our bat boxes hosted over 600 bats—the largest number recorded in a bat house in Alberta! Working with local scholars, EBF is now embarking on more detailed analyses and publishing of our impressive data and has launched an insect biodiversity study at the farm. As mentioned above, we reached another “first” milestone – the first organization/place in Alberta to have installed a high-tech bird migration monitoring receiver system (www.motus.org). We have already had one confirmed hit – a Sanderling that had been deployed with a nanotag at Delaware Bay on the east coast! When I started at EBF, the facilities consisted of dilapidated buildings, overgrown lawns and one picnic table. Not surprisingly, we concentrated our educational efforts off-site, offering an education program consisting of an educational kit that was distributed to Alberta elementary schools and the delivery of an award-winning out-reach
education program (The Nestbox Program) that was presented each spring to rural, Hutterite and First Nations schools across Alberta. In the late 1990s, schools started visiting EBF, so curriculum-based programs utilizing the continually improving assets of the site were developed. EBF now hosts about 2,000 students each year, studying local wildlife and biodiversity (e.g. owls, beavers, feathers, bats, pond life). Additional popular and well-received programs and events have been added over the years (Bluebird Festival, Bug Jamboree, Knee High Nature, Art and Nature Day Camps, Grandparent’s Days etc.). Other educational initiatives include interpretive displays and exhibits as well as a Fact Sheet series. In 2016, we were pleased to host another very well-received and well-attended North American Bluebird Society conference.Since 1999, EBF has been instrumental in recognizing other bluebird trail operators in Alberta through the Blue Feather Award, given annually to deserving recipients (who also have a sample box attached to a designated outdoor display). A “fence of honour” consisting of Blue Feather boxes greets visitors as they enter the site.
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Partner Profile
Mary C. Moore Library Fundraiser “Through the Seasons” Lacombe Calendars for 2021, featuring the photos of Travis Johnson, graciously donated for use to the Friends of
Lacombe Public Library. Order your copies early, they will make great
gifts, $20 each. Calendar launch reception the evening of Nov. 25 in Anna Maria’s Café.
To place your order call 403-782-3433 or email
Lacombe’s got talent Is back this year to showcase all of the wonderful talent of the City of Lacombe. Contestants from all genres will compete online for judge’s and
community votes! Hosted by the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre, follow their Facebook
and website for contestant bios and video submissions.
Contestant auditions will premier on October 20th and be featured online via the Lacombe
Performing Arts Facebook page.
Voting will take place online, October 20-22nd
https://lacombeperformingartscentre.com/
Watch for the finale on October 25th
On-line Activities In Celebration of Culture Days 2020
Metis Bone Broth & Meatball Soup w/Bannok Jollof Rice from Sierra Leone
Arts & Crafts Beeswax Candle Making
The Art of Japanese Origami Aboriginal Dot Painting
Chocolate Dipped Caramel Popcorn Balls Henna Application and Design
Paint your own Bath Bombs
Video links on
Lacombetourism.com
Come on down to the Gary Moe Auto Group Sportsplex for free Kinsmen Public Skating.
Starting Oct 16, skaters can hit the ice from 6:45-8:15 p.m. on Fridays and
Sundays from 12:45-2:45 p.m. on Echo Internet Arena #2 (max 50 people). Come out and enjoy
some skating fun!
Happy 5th Anniversary, Blindman Brewing When starting this brewery, 5 individuals came at it with excitement, passion, teamwork, and a healthy amount of ignorance….something every start-up needs they realize now.
They were the 20th brewery to open in Alberta on October 1st, 2015, (presently there are 140). Growth came on strong, with solid beer out of the gate and all of their boots on the ground. In the first 6 months of opening they won 2 Canadian Brewing Awards (Blindman
River Session Ale and Kettle Sour #1), and were over the moon with elation. Blindman Brewing is a locally-minded, community-focussed craft brewery. They are
Central Alberta's Craft Brewery. Blindmanbrewing.com for more information.
Lacombe Region Cultural Cookbook Love to cook and share recipes? Be a part of the Lacombe Region Cultural Cookbook and submit your favourite family recipe for a chance to win
a $100 gift certificate to the business of your choice. Go to www.lacombetourism.com/signature-events/culture-harvest-festival/
#1534113187392-97218816-6941 for contest rules and submission information.
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COVID-19 Q & A Lacombe County Fire Chief D. Bussiere addressed questions from Council regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
BYLAW NO. 1328/20 – PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing was held for Bylaw No. 1328/20. Bylaw No. 1328/20 is a bylaw of Lacombe County to amend the Buffalo Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan.
Bylaw No. 1328/20 will be presented for second and third reading at a later date.
CENTRAL ALBERTA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (CAEP) ROVING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER REPORT A report on the CAEP Roving Economic Development Officer Program was presented for Council’s information. The Economic Development Officer Program will be discussed at a future Committee of the Whole meeting. An Economic Development Officer will be in attendance to provide further information.
GUIDE TO LANDSCAPING By resolution, the newly developed Lacombe County Guide to Landscaping was endorsed by Council.
The guide's focus is to aid landowners/applicants in the design of their landscaping and preparation of landscaping plans to comply with the requirements of the County’s Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw.
RC(1) APPLICATION – ALIX ARENA ASSOCIATION Council approved a resolution that Lacombe County provide funding of 17% of the cost of the Alix Arena Association’s upgrades to the Alix Arena to a maximum of $ 12,000. This contribution will be funded from the County’s Recreation Capital Assistance Reserve.
POLICY F(1) FIRE PROTECTION & EMERGENCY RESPONSE Council was presented with amendments to Policy F(1) Fire Protection and Emergency Response. These amendments provide for the adoption of a new remuneration model for volunteer firefighters and the invoicing of residents for fire department responses to motor vehicle collisions and structure fires. Lacombe County Policy F(1) Fire Protection and Emergency Response was approved as amended with an effective date of January 1, 2021.
BYLAW NO. 1329/20 – SPEED CONTROL BYLAW Council gave first reading and second reading to Bylaw No. 1329/20 on August 27, 2020. Bylaw 1329/20 is a bylaw of Lacombe County to regulate and control the speed of vehicles within Lacombe County. Bylaw No. 1329/20 was given third and final reading and so finally passed.
PROVINCIAL CONSOLIDATION OF AMBULANCE DISPATCH SERVICES In support of the City of Red Deer, Lacombe County will forward a letter to the Minister of Health in opposition to the consolidation of four municipally run, contracted dispatch sites to three existing centres located in Calgary, Edmonton, and Peace River. Those municipally run sites are located in Red Deer, Lethbridge, Calgary, and Wood Buffalo.
FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK – MCMAN CENTRAL REGION Representatives of the Family Resource Network provided a presentation on the programs and initiatives of the Network.
CENTRAL ALBERTA AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY The Central Alberta Agricultural Society provided Council with a tour of their property and facilities.
COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTSSeptember 10, 2020
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 smartphone!
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.
COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTSSeptember 24, 2020
COVID-19 Q & A Fire Chief Drayton Bussiere provided Council with an overview of the current COVID-19 pandemic and the situation in Lacombe County.
2021 PAVING PROGRAM Council approved a motion authorizing the County Manager to tender and award the paving projects for 2021. The estimated cost of the 2021 projects is $5,225,908 and will be funded through the Main Road Reserve.
2021 BRIDGE PROGRAM Council adopted the five-year Bridge Management Plan. As part of the 2021 Bridge Program, Council
approved the replacement of five bridge projects and the engineering and design of five other bridge structures. The estimated cost of the 2021 projects is $4,034,900. Funding will be determined on grant availability, with the remainder to be funded from the Bridge Reserve.
MEDICINE RIVER WATERSHED SOCIETY – COUNCIL APPOINTMENT By resolution of Council, Councillor Dana Kreil was appointed as a Lacombe County representative to the Medicine River Watershed Society board.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – ERIC JERRARD County accepted, with regret, a letter from Eric
Jerrard advising of his resignation from the County’s Subdivision and Development Appeal Board and Assessment Review Board. A letter of appreciation will be sent to Mr. Jerrard.
BYLAW NO. 1330/20 – STATUTORY ROAD CLOSURE Council gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1330/20, a bylaw of Lacombe County for the purpose of closing to public travel and disposing of portions of a public highway in accordance with Section 22 of the Municipal Government Act. A public hearing for this bylaw is set for October 22, 2020, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Lacombe County Council Chambers.
We’re ONLINE!Lacombe County recently launched a Face-book page! Stay up-to-date on the latest news and events: www.facebook.com/La-combeCounty.
We are also on Twitter: @LacombeCounty
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Rural transportation service now availableEast Central Express is dedicated to high quality, low priced rural transportation for the residents of Lacombe and Stettler counties. They currently have a commuter bus to serve Lacombe and area. All our drivers have first aid, clean drivers abstracts, and are required to pass a vulnerable sectors check.
Also, they are able to drop off and pick up from the Edmonton International Airport (EIA) and Cal-gary International Airport. East Central Express can transport from Lacombe, Stettler, and most of rural Alberta. If you’re going on a vacation and need to get to the Edmonton International Airport or Calgary International Airport, give them a call!
East Central Express offers tours out of La-combe, Stettler, and other Central Alberta destinations to front-country tours of Drumheller, Kananaskis, Banff, Nordegg, and Jasper for groups who want a relaxing adventure. They also partner with some of the best guides in the busi-ness to ensure a great trip every time.
For more information, give them a call at 587-282-8294, or visit their website at www.eastcen-tralexpress.com. Also, be sure to like them on Facebook East Central Express.
FAREWELL from Myrna Pearman of Ellis Bird Farm (Continued from Page 16)
I am humbled to have been recognized by others for the work that I’ve done as part of, or in conjunction with, my involvement with Ellis Bird Farm:• 1986: Educational Project of the Year Award, Canadian
College of Teachers• 1992: Nature Educator of the Year Award, Roger Tory
Peterson Institute of Natural History• 1992: Loran L Goulden Memorial Award, Federation of
Alberta Naturalists (Now Nature Alberta)• 1999: Outstanding Contributor to Bluebird Conservation
– Bluebirds Across Nebraska• 1996: John and Norah Lane Award, North American
Bluebird Society• 2011: Owl Award, Red Deer River Naturalists• 2015: Popular Publication Award (Backyard Bird
Feeding: An Alberta Guide) from the Alberta Chapter of the Wildlife Society.
• 2016: Lifetime Achievement Award: North American Bluebird Society
• 2017: Paul Harris Fellow. The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
• 2020: Fellow, Royal Canadian Geographical Society
During my tenure with EBF, I have been able to indulge my two great passions of photography and writing. As a result, we have thousands of images that document the growth and development of EBF over the years. When not at the site, I am usually out wandering the wilds with my camera; I have been happy to share my wildlife photography with EBF, for use in books, cards, displays and promotional materials. I have also been privileged to—either through EBF or with the support of the Red Deer River Naturalists—to have authored or co-authored several books: Nestboxes for Alberta Birds (1984); Winter Bird Feeding: An Alberta Guide (1989, reprint 1991); Nestboxes for Prairie Birds (1992); Water Gardening Manual (1995); NatureScape Alberta: Creating and Caring for Wildlife Habitat at Home (2000; reprint 2001); Mountain Bluebird Trail Monitoring Guide (2002; reprint 2003); Children’s Bluebird Activity Book (2007, reprint 2009); Charlie, Winnie and the Bluebirds (children’s version 2011) Backyard Bird Feeding: An Alberta Guide (2015; reprint 2016); Beauty Everywhere (2016) and Charlie, Winnie and the Bluebirds (adult version 2018). It has also been my great honour to share my love of nature by writing columns for the Red Deer Advocate, Nature Alberta and The Gardener magazine. As I transition to retirement, I look forward to keeping a more regular blog (www.myrnapearman.com) and plan to keep my Facebook page filled with uplifting and inspirational nature images. I can be contacted either through Facebook or my website. It gives me great pleasure to know, as I leave this wonderful place, that I have helped carry on the legacy of Charlie and Winnie Ellis, and have helped ensure that the directives of the Articles of Association (operate a bird trail, feed the birds in winter, educate and conduct research) have been honoured. Thank you again to all of you who have been part of the EBF story! If you are interested in learning about the detailed history of the organization, copies of Charlie, Winnie and the Bluebirds: The Story of Ellis Bird Farm are available from the EBF online store https://www.ellisbirdfarm.ca/shop.html. Once again, goodbye, thank you and all the best!
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Lacombe County Residents:
DID YOU KNOW?
Where Connex Travels:Connex provides transportation within the City of Lacombe and to Lacombe County rural residents within a 20 km radius of the City of Lacombe.
Please Note: Connex DOES NOT provide transportation to/from other municipalities within Lacombe County.
Cost:
County Trips – Local round trip is $20.00 (from a rural residence to City of Lacombe)
Medical round trips to Red Deer - $50.00 plus $7.50 (Local County trip)
Bookings:
Please call 403-786-9000 and leave a message**
Hours of operation:Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lacombe Connex rides are available to seniors and others unable to access regular transportation because of mobility, age or illness. Connex buses are wheelchair accessible.
**Bookings should be made at least 24 hours in advance and are based on space and schedule availability. For more information on the Connex transportation service, contact
Lacombe Connex at 403-786-9000 or 403-782-6637 or visit www.lacombefcss.net.
Lacombe Connex is offered through Lacombe & District FCSS in partnership with the City of Lacombe and Lacombe County.
It was smiles all around when Connex was able to take 4
busloads of Seniors on a Beautiful, much needed drive in the
country, enjoying the beautiful fall
colours and even some wildlife
(we saw a Moose)!
For many it was their first
outing since Covid-19 started.
2020
October Highlights
Recently, Connex provided
transportation for this young
lady to attend her Graduation
ceremony. The family along
with the school expresses their
sincere gratitude and we were
pleased to play a part in her
special day.
Long Term Care Residents
enjoy a Country Drive .
Lacombe County is home to a number of parks, trails and public spaces for everyone to enjoy. For a full list and map of Lacombe County parks & trails locations, please visit https://www.lacombecounty.com/index.php/parks-and-trails. If you encounter any issues with our parks, please contact us at 403-782-8379, or report it through the
myLacombeCounty app.
explore
play
& JJ Collett Natural Area
Location: J.J. Collett is located 3.5 km south of Mornigside, on the west side of Range Road 26-1.
You can also access it by travelling north of Lacombe on Hwy 2A, turn east onto Milton Road (Twp Rd 41-2). Turn north on Rge Rd 26-2 for 3.2 km, then east on Twp Rd 41-4 for 1.3 km. Visit www.jjcollett.com for specific location details and trail maps.
GPS: N52.5590, -W113.6407Details: JJ Collett Provincial Natural Area Foundation located in rural central Alberta near the hamlet of Morningside, consists of 635 acres of Aspen Parkland underlain by ancient sand dunes. Over 18 km of maintained trails wind through a mosaic of shrub lands, aspen groves, stands of white spruce on moist shady hillsides, wetlands and grassy meadows typical of the area.
HAYNES COMMUNITY SOCIETY
Is hosting an OPEN HOUSE (and YOU are invited)!!
Everyone is invited to come out and see the progress on the new hall. We will be discussing plans for the upcoming year.
October 28, 20207:00 P.M.
**NEW** Haynes Hall
To adhere to all Covid and social distancing protocols, this event is reserved seating only.
Please call Jackie @ 403-309-8856 to register YOUR spot!
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The Alix and Area Community Re-source Centre has been opened. Com-munity members have been wel-comed to come by, see the new space and learn what it has to offer. They are located in Bay 1 at Railway House, on 50 Ave, in Alix, AB. Communities
from the surrounding area, including Mirror and Tees, are being served.
The Centre is open Monday to Thursday, from 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.. A list of growing resources have
already been offered, even prior to the opening, on September 8. They can be reached by calling 403-396-3369, by email [email protected], found on Facebook @AlixandAreaCommuni-tyResourceCentre or by visiting their website, www.alixbriefs.com.
This development has extended from the Bashaw Regional Wellness Initiative, they have been working closely with a local group, the Alix Mirror Wellness Supports Society. As a rural model for serving locally whenever possible, or navigating any further steps needed to access outside resources, barriers have been reduced and needs have been met.
Community members have been learning more, by contacting the Information and Referral workers or by coming in, to the Centre. Through self referral or a community referral, the Wellness Navigator, has been
connecting clients to support. Working alongside com-munity stakeholders, referrals can be initiated by the RCMP, childcare providers, educators or health pro-fessionals. After being interviewed, clients are guided in navigating the next steps in reaching their personal goals. A new role, the Family Wellness Worker is reaching out to assist students, operating within the Alix-MAC School.
Clients are able to access Home Support, Meals on Wheels, Healthy Families programming, Fam-ily Resource Network services, food hampers and bus transportation along with referral to addictions, mental health support and family counseling. A nurse practitioner, Primary Care Network services and other health professionals are pending. The planning of more community based programming and activities are currently being organized. They look forward to working with you!
A new resource centre opens in Alix
USE RESPECT – ASK FIRST SIGNSUse Respect –
Ask First These signs are available free for landowners across Alberta.
The signs include a space for landowner’s contact information and/or conditions of the land.
These Signs are available at the Lacombe County office free of charge.
For more information on the Use Respect – Ask First program please contact:
Dion Burlock Ken KranrodAgricultural Fieldman Alberta Conservation Association
Use Respect - Ask First is about good communication between landowners and people wanting to access private land for recreation (like hunting, fishing, hiking, wildlife photography, etc.). Landowners can put Use Respect – Ask First signs on their property, to encourage people who would like to access the land to contact them for permission. The signs include a space for the landowner’s contact information.
Do the right thing. Ask landowners for permission BEFORE going on their property. It’s trespassing if you don’t.
REMINDER: Lacombe Regional Waste Services: Proof of residency
Effective July 1st 2020, all Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission (LRWSC) Transfer Sites will require residents who are accessing the facilities, to present a "proof of residency" to our attendants by showing a utility bill, Lacombe County property tax notice, or a driver's license with a physical/mailing address.
The following mailing addresses are NOT acceptable as proof of residency:• Blackfalds PO Box # (require
physical address)• Eckville PO Box # (require physical
address)• Alix PO Box # (require physical
address)• RR#3 Lacombe (require physical
address)• RR#1, 3, & 4 Eckville (require
physical address)
Photographs of utility bills/tax notices on a smart phone will be accepted, provided that the attendant can read the information while maintaining social distancing. Please note: photos of Blue Sign addresses are not accepted as proof of residency.
Verification of residency will be visually confirmed by the attendants and no personal information will be recorded. This information is collected under the authority of Section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
All residential loads that cannot show proof of residency within the County of Lacombe will be turned away. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our legitimate rate paying residents; however, we are trying to eliminate any out of county residents (non-contributing member) from utilizing our sites.
Please contact LRWSC with any questions or concerns at (403) 782-8970.
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AROUND THE COUNTY
Lacombe and AreaFamily Resource Network
Grand Opening
Jo in u s fo r a pa r t y on the s t ree t !
October 1 7 , 2020 | 1 pm to 4pm
#4, 4725 49B Ave . Lacombe , AB
RSVP ka ren .wh i te@mcmancent ra l . ca
403 .896 .3408
R I B B O N C U T T I N G @ 1 : 3 0 / G I V E A W A Y S / R O C K
P A I N T I N G / M U S I C / M A D D O X
D A N C E / C O F F E E / T R E A T S / H O T
C H O C O L A T E / O F F I C E T O U R S / B A L L O O N
A N I M A L S / P U M P K I N P A I N T I N G / A N D M O R E ! ! ! !
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AROUND THE COUNTYMake a
SPLASH at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre
5429 53rd Street, Lacombe ABWhat’s Happening at the pool:
• Give a free swim pass instead of Halloween candy with
the KAC Spooktacular Splash Pak. Pak’s of 10 for $10!
On sale at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre.
• Spots are still available for November break lessons,
Nov 9-13, 2020
• Homeschool lessons will be running Tues/Thurs
Nov 17-Dec 10, 9:15 am -11:15 am. Registration now open!
• Winter registration opens Nov 17 at 8:30 am
• New sensory swim for individuals with sensory sensitivity
and would like a quiet environment. Fridays - Nov 20, 27,
Dec 4, 11, 18 from 9:15 am -11:15 am
• Nov 28: Light Up the Night Free Public Swim from
5:15 pm-8:15 pm (maximum capacity - 60 people)
For more information on the KAC schedule, pool rentals and advanced courses call 403.782.1277 or visit www.lacombe.ca/pool.
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children ages 0-18 years of age.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Morningside Community Society
OCTOBER 29, 20207:00 P.M.
Morningside Hall
Come out to participate in elections & memberships for the Morningside Community!
All COVID-19 protocols will be followed
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ILLEGAL GARBAGE DUMPING
Not only is it illegal to dump garbage on rural roads, but it is a waste of tax dollars and is bad for the environment.
The Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission operates five transfer stations
in Lacombe County (see more information to the right). All transfer stations are closed on Sundays, so plan your trips accordingly.
If you see someone illegally dumping garbage, please report it!
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