Lacombe County in partnership with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry will be selling 2% Liquid Strychnine for the control of Richardson Ground Squirrels.
Producers can purchase the product on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. by calling 403-782-6601 or 403-782-8959. There is a minimum purchase of 6 bottles/customer (and a maximum purchase of 2 cases, 24 bottles/case). Each bottle costs $12.00 (and a case is $288 / 24 bottles)
Lacombe County’s Emergency Coordination Centre continues to monitor COVID-19 public health risk for any new developments. At this time, we are following protocols laid out by Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, and the Government of Alberta.
“We recognize this is a difficult time for ratepayers, and that there is an extraordinary amount of uncertainty and fear caused by COVID-19 and the economy,” said Lacombe County Reeve Paula Law. “Lacombe County is committed to you, and we are taking measures to ensure municipal services aren’t interrupted. We thank all of you for your support and adherence to the provincial measures during this current situation.”
Lacombe County has asked staff in essential roles, such as Utility Operators, Equipment Operators, and Community Peace Officers, to take extra precautions both at work and at home, in the hopes of ensuring minimal disruption in services. We will continue to update the public should changes to service levels occur.
As of Wednesday, March 25 the Lacombe County administration building and shops will be open by appointment only.
In light of the Government of Alberta’s updated response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Lacombe & District FCSS has made the difficult decision to discontinue most services and only operate essential services until further notice. Our office staff will be answering phone calls and responding to community inquiries during this time.
“The decision was not taken lightly; however the health and safety of our community is of the utmost importance,” said FCSS Director Susan MacDonald. “I realize this is a very stressful time for all of us, especially our seniors and those with limited resources and supports.”
FCSS staff will be contacting all clients to provide them with the following changes to services, effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020:
In recent weeks, Lacombe County Council signed three separate Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks (ICF) with Red Deer County, County of Stettler, and Camrose County. Following discussions, the municipalities worked out details for the ICF document, which specifies what and how services are funded and delivered, ensuring they are working together efficiently and economically for their ratepayers.
“The signing of these Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks demonstrates the positive, collaborative relationships that we have with our municipal neighbours in Stettler County, Camrose County and Red Deer County,” said Lacombe County Reeve Paula Law.
(Lacombe, Alberta, Friday, February 14, 2020) – The Town of Blackfalds is completing a stormwater line crossing through Range Road 27-0, 1.5 miles south of the Lakeside/Sargent Road (Township Road 40-0), as part of their East Area Storm Project.
PLEASE NOTE: Range Road 27-0 will be closed from March 11-21, 2020 for the construction of this crossing (**Updated road closure dates on MARCH 9, 2020).
Traffic will be detoured along local roads during the closure; watch for signs indicating the detour routes.
CN Rail has notified Lacombe County that they are closing Range Road 25-2, .5 miles north of Township Road 39-0, in order to conduct repairs. Range Road 25-2 will be closed on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from approximately 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Traffic will be detoured along local roads during the closure. Please watch for signs indicating the detour routes and drive with caution in this area.
The City of Lacombe and Lacombe County are pleased to announce the signing of an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) Master Agreement to plan and deliver shared programs and services effectively, efficiently and economically to the residents of both communities.
“The long-standing relationship we have with the City of Lacombe has consistently been a positive one,” said Lacombe County Reeve Paula Law. “By completing this Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework, we took the best-practices we have used over the years to help develop this formal agreement between Lacombe County and the City of Lacombe.”
“The City of Lacombe and Lacombe County share a common border and common interests, and we recognize that we both have a significant role to play in the continued success of our shared region,” said City of Lacombe Mayor Grant Creasey. “The best interests of residents and ratepayers has been our focus throughout this mutually beneficial process, and the signing of the ICF Master Agreement formalizes the ongoing collaboration and communication between our two municipalities."
