Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed amendments will have an opportunity to do so at a public hearing which has been arranged for:

Date:               October 22, 2020
Time:              9:00 a.m.
Place:             Lacombe County Council Chambers
                        located 2½ miles west of Highway 2 at the intersection of Spruceville Road and Highway 12

Lacombe County Council has given first reading to Bylaw No. 1330/20 for the purpose of closing to public travel and disposing of a portion of a public highway in accordance with Section 22 of the Municipal Government Act, Being Chapter M26.1 of the revised statutes of the Alberta 2000 and amendments thereto:

It’s harvest season in Lacombe County, and work is in full swing. Lacombe County reminds those travelling on local roads keep safety at the forefront during fall harvest operations, whether you’re driving a van, combine or semi-truck.

Road Safety

Road safety is a big concern during harvest season. After a long break due to the COVID-19 health crisis, roads will be busy with harvest operations coinciding with increased numbers of busses and commuters who are returning to regular schedules with the start of the school year. Since starting this campaign in 2014, we have heard stories from both producers and drivers alike of unsafe driving during harvest season.

Over the next four weeks (between October 2 and October 31), CP Rail will be completing improvements on numerous railway crossings within Lacombe County.

Work will begin on October 2 at Range Road 26-0 (east of Lacombe, just north of Highway 12) and will move east along the rail line until it hits Highway 21. This work continues until October 31 and will impact 19 intersections on that line (see the map for specific details).

Please drive with caution in these areas, and ensure you watch for and obey posted signage.

REMINDER  | As of July 1, 2020, all LRWSC Transfer Sites will require residents who are accessing the facilities, to present a "proof of residency" to our attendants by showing a utility bill, Lacombe County property tax notice, or a driver's license with a physical/mailing address. The following mailing addresses are NOT acceptable as proof of residency:

• Blackfalds PO Box # (require physical address)
• Eckville PO Box # (require physical address)
• Alix PO Box # (require physical address)
• RR#3 Lacombe (require physical address)
• RR#1, 3, & 4 Eckville (require physical address)

Photographs of utility bills/tax notices on a smart phone will be accepted, provided that the attendant can read the information while maintaining social distancing (photos of Blue Sign addresses are not accepted). More details can be found at www.lrwsc.ca.