The July 2017 County News is here! You can read it online, or pick up a copy at the County Administration office.

(Blackfalds, July 13, 2017) – Engine #3 is now in service.

 Lacombe County and the Town of Blackfalds celebrated the official commissioning of the new Rescue / Pumper unit, and invited the community to get a close-up look at the new fire truck.

The state-of-the-art Rescue / Pumper unit, now known as Engine #3, was built by MaxiMetal in Quebec and arrived from Wholesale Fire & Rescue LTD. out of Calgary. The total cost of the unit was $572,344, with a $350,000 Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) grant covering the majority of it. Lacombe County and the Town of Blackfalds split the outstanding amount, each paying $87,000 for the new truck.

(Lacombe, July 11, 2017) – Thanks to the cooler temperatures and recent precipitation, Lacombe County has lifted its Fire Advisory.

Fire permits are still required for all outdoor fires, excluding fires used for cooking or warming purposes and burning barrels. The public is asked to make sure all fires are completely extinguished before leaving them unattended. Fire permits can be requested through our iPhone app (myLacombeCounty), through our online Fire Permit Request form, over the phone, or in person.

Please visit our website (www.lacombecounty.com) for the most current information.

(Lacombe, July 7, 2017) – At its July 6, 2017 meeting, Lacombe County officially adopted the revised Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) – a project that was nearly two (2) years in the making.

The MDP is one of the County’s most important documents as it provides guidance on how the County will develop over the next decade. The LUB is the regulatory document which outlines specific requirements with regard to development while supporting the policies of the MDP. Both of these documents were developed in collaboration with the public under the direction of Council.

(Lacombe, July 6, 2017) – After nearly two years of collaboration, public consultation and review, the Lacombe Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) has been adopted by both councils.

The process started in the fall of 2015, when the City of Lacombe and Lacombe County began the complete overhaul of the IDP.  Stantec Consulting was hired to coordinate the plan and to help engage the public. The IDP is a high-level document that provides policy direction, ensuring development and growth are undertaken in a sustainable and responsible manner.

“With this plan in place, the City and the County have a broad, mutually beneficial land use plan that provides a framework for long-term growth and development,” said Lacombe County Reeve Paula Law. “We are confident that this will help grow this region collaboratively as we explore future opportunities.”

A Fire Advisory has been issued for Lacombe County.

Due to forecasted weather conditions,  we are asking that only necessary burning take place and that all conditions of valid burn permits are strictly adhered to. Campfires and burning barrels are currently allowed but may be restricted if conditions worsen. The public is asked to make sure all fires are completely extinguished before leaving unattended.

If the fire hazard continues to increase, further restrictions may be implemented.