Current News Releases

(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. Range Road 27-0 will be closed from February 27, 2020 to March 4, 2020 for the construction of this crossing.

Traffic will be detoured along local roads during the closure; watch for signs indicating the detour routes.

For more information contact:

Martine Francis
Stantec
403-356-3415

(Lacombe, Alberta, Thursday, February 13, 2020) – CP Rail has notified Lacombe County that an emergency closure is required on the Milton Road (Township Road 41-2) at Highway 2A on February 13, 2020.

Traffic will be detoured along local roads during the closure; watch for signs indicating the detour routes.

For more information contact:

Cory
CP Rail
403-352-9657

The Sylvan Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan is nearing the final project stage. Engagement in the Fall of 2019 offered significant feedback and as a result, the revised draft Sylvan Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan will be put forward for the first stage of the approvals process (1^st Reading).  Each Council of the eight Partner Municipalities will consider the draft plan independently.  If all Partner Municipalities approve 1^st Reading, a Joint Public Hearing will be held. This is the final stage of public engagement and is the final opportunity for members of the public to share their perspective on the draft plan with all eight Councils.

An estimated $8-million project that will see water and wastewater services extended to properties on the west side of QEII received approval from Lacombe County Council on January 30, 2020. Following a comprehensive tendering process, Council voted to move forward with servicing the Wild Rose Commercial Park and then east across the QEII to the Track on 2.

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 will be entirely funded through Lacombe County’s Water/Wastewater Reserve and Community Resource Reserve.

Following a number of discussions and meetings, Lacombe County Council and Eckville Town Council have signed an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) between their municipalities. The details of the ICF document specifies what and how services are funded and delivered, and highlights the ways that the county and town can work together efficiently.

“We have enjoyed a strong relationship with the Town of Eckville for many, many years,” said Reeve Paula Law. “The signing of these ICF agreements paves a path forward for continued collaboration and communication between Lacombe County and the Town of Eckville.”

The Lacombe County / Town of Eckville ICF includes the following key points:

Lacombe County Council and the Summer Village of Gull Lake Council recently signed an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF). The agreement specifies what and how services are funded and delivered, and also highlights the ways that the municipalities can work together efficiently.

“Lacombe County has long been a believer in the importance of having excellent working relationships with our neighbours, including the Summer Village of Gull Lake,” said Reeve Paula Law. “The signing of these ICF agreements paves a path forward for continued collaboration and communication between our communities.”

Lacombe County Council and Clearwater County Council are pleased to announce the signing of an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF). Following discussions, the municipalities worked out details for the ICF document, which specifies what and how services are funded and delivered. It also highlights the ways that the two counties can work together efficiently.

“With fewer joint services and corresponding funding agreements between our counties, the discussions and ensuing agreement were far less complex than those we have experienced with the urban municipalities in the County,” said Reeve Paula Law. “That said, this ICF is a sign of the positive – and important relationship – which we share with Clearwater County, and ensures continued collaboration and communication between our municipalities in the future.”