Want to know what's happened in Lacombe County this month? Read the June edition of the County News to find out.

pdf County News June (3.61 MB)  2017

(Lacombe County, Alberta, June 13, 2017) – With Canada Day celebrations approaching, Lacombe County reminds all residents that a fireworks permit is required if you wish to sell, purchase or set off fireworks within the province of Alberta.

 “The use of fireworks is regulated under the Alberta Fire Code, and unfortunately, there are no exceptions to the rules spelled out in the code,” says Todd Gustafson Lacombe County Fire Chief. “If you plan on shooting off fireworks, regardless of the time of the year, a fireworks permit is required within Lacombe County.”

(Lacombe County, Alberta, June 6, 2017) – Municipal property tax notices were recently mailed out to Lacombe County ratepayers and should be appearing in mailboxes in the coming week. If you do not receive your 2017 tax notice by the end of June, please contact Lacombe County’s Assessment Department at 403-782-6601.

“We encourage ratepayers to be proactive and make sure their tax notice was received,” said Chief Assessor Larry Riep. “To avoid all penalties, tax payments must be received by last business day in August.” Property owners who miss the tax payment deadline will have a 6% penalty applied on September 1, 2017, on the outstanding taxes owing. An additional 10% penalty will be added on December 1 for all taxes remaining unpaid after November 30.

(Mirror, Alberta – May 19, 2017) The Highway 12/21 Regional Water Services Commission held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Mirror Community Hall today to celebrate the Mirror to Bashaw portion of the Highway 12/21 Regional Water Line.

The Mirror to Bashaw waterline represents the fifth phase of the Commission’s system, which will be 84-kilometers in length once construction is complete. It will also ensure the communities along it have a safe and secure water supply available to sustain their existing populations and enable their continued economic viability and growth for decades to come.

The May 2017 County News is here! Read it online (click here), or pick up a copy today from the Lacombe County Office!

Lacombe County wants you to know about an upcoming Bylaw Change.

AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAW REGARDING WORK IN ROADS.

The draft bylaw prohibits a utility from constructing a facility within or on a road without first entering into a Master Road Access agreement via a form prescribed by Lacombe County.

The bylaw distinguishes between works in or on a travelled portion of a road and the placement of works within the ditch or back slope. Bylaw No. 1241/17 received first reading on May 11, 2017, and will be considered for second and third reading on June 8, 2017.

Please review these documents for further details:

pdf Bylaw 1241-17 Utilities in Road Right of Way (72 KB)

pdf Master Road Access Agreement TEMPLATE (59 KB)

For more information, please contact the County Commissioner at 403-782-8378.

The Highway 12/21 Regional Water Services Commission will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Mirror - Bashaw water line on May 19, 2017, commencing at 2:00 p.m. in Mirror. Refreshments will follow.

Mirror - Bashaw Water Transmission Line Ground Breaking Ceremony
Friday, May 19, 2017
Mirror Community Hall – Mirror, Alberta
Time:  2:00 p.m.

Dignitaries attending the event include:

• Blaine Calkins, MP, Red Deer-Lacombe
• Ron Orr, MLA, Lacombe-Ponoka
• Brenda Knight, Highway 12/21 Commission Chairperson
• Todd Simenson, Stantec Consulting Ltd.

(Lacombe, Alberta, May 15, 2017) – At its May 11^th meeting, Council approved the Lacombe County 2017 operating and capital budgets and tax rate bylaw. As indicated in the interim budget, municipal tax rates for 2017 will increase by 1% for residential, farmland and non-residential properties over 2016 rates.

“Council’s commitment to minimize tax increases reflects the current economic climate in Alberta and despite the 1% increase, Lacombe County ratepayers continue to enjoy one of the lowest tax rates in the province,” commented Commissioner Terry Hager.

The 2017 operating budget of $65,795,590 includes $11,519,020 for the Alberta School Foundation Fund requisition and $403,440 for the Lacombe Foundation requisition. The budget increase of $6.16 million from 2016 is largely due to a $5.8 million commitment to the West QEII Water/Wastewater Servicing project. In addition, the 2017 capital budget of $19,536,550 has increased by $1.5 million from last year.