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Invasive Invaders Invading!

- Gavin Berg & Kate Wilson (Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development)

With warming temperatures and thawing lakes, there is more on our mind than peaceful weekends at the lake this summer! Aquatic invasive mussel species are knocking on Alberta’s door, threatening to show up at any given time and totally change the ecology of our local lakes and waterbodies.

Hitching a ride between lakes on boats, trailers and unwashed equipment, zebra and quagga mussels of the Dreissenid family are spreading throughout eastern Canada and the western United States at an almost unstoppable rate!

See the complete article below:

 Invasive Mussel Species

As Lacombe County’s 2013 assessment values have now been confirmed, and the education requisition has been received from the Province, County Council was able to finalize the 2013 Operating and Capital Budgets, and approve the 2013 tax rates on May 9^th.

See the complete Media Release below:

 May 13 2013- MR - Lacombe County Adopts 2013 Budgets Tax Rates

The Town of Blackfalds and Lacombe County have recently reviewed the Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) and completed an updated Draft Plan for public input. This Plan presents an opportunity and framework for the two municipalities to jointly develop policies to guide future land use and the development of lands around the Town of Blackfalds.

A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the Blackfalds Community Hall. Please see below for the Notice of Public Meeting and the Draft Plan.

 Notice of Public Meeting
 Lacombe County and Town of Blackfalds Draft IDP

2012 State of the Environment Report for Lacombe County

A State of the Environment Report is an important tool for Lacombe County.  It provides a snapshot of the current condition of the environment and the pressures that impact it.  This document examines the state of the environment in Lacombe County through a scientific and socio-economic planning structure.  The scientific approach focuses on analysing available data to identify and assess changes in the environment over time.  The planning approach uses social norms to compare and rank alternative choices, to balance environmental, economic and social objectives, and to initiate management options. 

The report outlines community perception, scientific data, current environmental legislation and environmental extension programs.  It is a compilation of information gathered from various sources and provides us with a baseline.  It does not include management recommendations or future planning considerations.  This document is a snapshot in time; it represents only the data that is available at the time of writing.  

Lacombe County Council gave second reading to Bylaw 1179/13 on May 9, 2013 which proposes to redesignate approximately 52.69 hectares (130.2 acres) on Pt. NW 21-39-27-W4M, just west of the Town of Blackfalds and adjacent to McLevin's Industrial Park from Agricultural "A" to Business Industrial "I-BI" District. The proposed redesignation is to accomodate a 15 lot business industrial development. 

 Stormwater Management Plan 
 Concept Plan Feb 6 2013 (5.92 MB)
 Ph 1 ESA.pdf (9.67 MB)
 RD4372 - Final Geotechnical Report.pdf (3.37 MB)
 TIA March 2013.pdf (3.42 MB)
 Wetland Assessment Feb 7 2013.pdf (6.56 MB)
 Openhouse Summary 20120724.pdf (8.52 MB)
 Signed Clearance Application Archaeology.pdf (87.58 kB)

Lacombe County Regional Recreation Plan

Lacombe County is committed to enabling individuals, families and communities to be active. A regional recreation model was chosen to accomplish this goal. This means that the County will continue to partner with providers of existing and future recreation facilities and services to ensure that County residents have access to them.

From April 17^th to May 31, County residents will have the opportunity to provide their feedback through an online survey accessible by clicking on the link above - or here: http://convergesurveys.com/s/lacombecounty/. In addition, residents can access a written survey or request a telephone survey by calling the County office at 403-782-6601.

The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Individuals who complete the survey in the first two weeks will be entered in a draw for a new iPad. A second draw at the closing date of the survey will be held for an iPhone. See the complete Media Release below:

 Media Release - Lacombe County Regional Recreation Plan

Lacombe County Regional Recreation Strategic Plan

Lacombe County chose to take on a regional approach for the provision of services to County residents. This approach is viewed as the most cost effective model for the County and serves to enhance, rather than compete with other providers.

This document is the first step in preparing a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The strategic direction outlined below provides the target that stakeholders want to achieve. the completed Strategic Plan is available below:

  Regional Recreation Strategic Plan (191.45 kB)