The following Water Act applications recently received approval from Alberta Environment and Parks. Appeals can be submitted within 7 days of providing this notice. 

• Notice is given that on February 23, 2021 Jonathan Paulgaard was issued an Approval to construct and maintain lakeshore protection works in Sylvan Lake located in Lot 12, Plan 6333KS and SE 19-39-01-W5M. Please quote OneStop Application/Approval Number 5056549/5056550 and EMS No. 00473176
   
• Notice is given that on February 23, 2021 Allen Knight was issued an Approval to construct and maintain lakeshore protection works in Sylvan Lake located in Lot 15, Block 1, Plan 06202201 and SE 19-39-01-W5M. Please quote OneStop Application/Approval Number 5056676/5056677 & EMS No. 00473173.
   
• Notice is given that on February 23, 2021 David Elder was issued an Approval to construct and maintain lakeshore protection works in Sylvan Lake located in Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 3, Plan 4486AX and SE 17-39-01-W5M. Please quote OneStop Application/Approval Number 5056564/5056565 & EMS No. 00473171.

We know native pollinators are on the decline, what is the number one thing we can do to combat this? Create more habitat! 

Register for the Wild About Bees kick off event at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wild-about-bees-kick-off-tickets-141881965779.

Learn about Lacombe County’s new Wild about Bees program and be mailed a free native wildflower seed package and Handbook to get yourself started.

What will you learn:

• How this seed mix was collected naturally and processed
• About the many, many types of native bees and how to create a well put together pollinator garden
• And learn the benefits and characteristics of the hummingbird as well as Sandy’s other top favourite local birds.

Lacombe County is recruiting for a temporary full-time Receptionist. As the first point of contact for the public, this successful candidate has the responsibility of managing the daily operations of the main reception desk. This is a front-line position, which is instrumental to the organization.

We’re looking for an individual with outstanding customer service skills, both in person and over the phone, in order to provide helpful and knowledgeable information to our ratepayers, the public, staff and Council.

This temporary position is anticipated to start April 26, 2021 and will end approximately April 30, 2022.

FULL DETAILS;  pdf Temp Receptionist 2021 (201 KB)

Please forward your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by 8 AM, March 17, 2021 to:
E-mail: | Fax: 403.782.3820 | www.lacombecounty.com

Lacombe County in partnership with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry will be selling 2% Liquid Strychnine for the control of Richardson Ground Squirrels. This will be the FINAL YEAR that Lacombe County will be selling strychnine.

Producers can purchase the product on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Lacombe County Administration Office. There is a minimum purchase of 6 bottles/customer, and each bottle costs $11.75/bottle or $282.00/case

Purchase Procedure

Lacombe County requests quotations for pumping out, hauling and disposing of residential sewage from four holding tanks located in Blissful Beach, Kuusamo Krest, Palm Bay, Westside Country Estates (Includes Yuill) to the Sylvan Lake Regional Wastewater Septage Receiving Station at #7 Sylvaire Close for 2021/22.

This RFQ closes on March 15, 2021 at 10:00AM.

Full details:  pdf March 15 2021 22 Request for quote septic hauling (158 KB)

Lacombe County reminds ratepayers that fire permit season starts on March 1, 2021. Burning without a fire permit can result in a hefty fine. 

Ratepayers can submit their fire permits 24/7 online through the Lacombe County website (www.lacombecounty.com) or through the my Lacombe County app (iPhone users only). They can also request permits in person at the Lacombe County Office or by calling 403-782-8959 during business hours.

Lacombe County has a great summer seasonal job opportunity for an individual to gain first-hand, real-life, practical experience and training in municipal government.

Throughout July and August, you will gain valuable experience in a professional municipal office setting. You will develop your customer service skills, enhance your Microsoft Office proficiency, become familiar with Lacombe County programs and services, provide assistance to the Finance team, learn new software systems and develop your ability to work in a team environment.

pdf Office Summer Student 2021 (153 KB)

Please forward your application to: E-mail: | Fax: 403.782.3820 | www.lacombecounty.com
Preference will be given to applications received prior to March 15, 2021, however, this competition will remain open until the position is filled.