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Following months of meetings and negotiations, the Town of Blackfalds and Lacombe County are pleased to announce the recent signing of an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) Master Agreement. This ICF will help the municipalities to plan and deliver shared programs and services effectively, efficiently and economically to the residents of both communities. 

“Although the negotiation process was long, our respect for each other provided us with a better understanding of each other's unique challenges and perspectives,” said Lacombe County Reeve Paula Law. “There is no question that this ICF agreement will serve both of our communities well.”

Lacombe County staff encourage you to Help Prevent the Spread this World Health Day (April 7, 2020)! We all have a role to play to prevent the spread of COVID-19, to save lives and to flatten the curve.

For additional tips and details, visit alberta.ca/covid19.

HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD (from Lacombe County)

At their regular council meeting on March 26, 2020, Council approved to waive the 2% late payment penalty applied on unpaid utility bills between April 1, 2020, and June 30, 2020.  Council made this decision in response to the financial strain some ratepayers are facing due to the COVID-19 public health crisis and economic repercussions that have followed.

Utility accounts must be paid in full as of March 31 to participate in the program, and utility customers must apply to participate in the program (ONLINE APPLICATION FORM HERE).

Effective April 2, 2020, Lacombe County is taking an additional measure for the protection of our residents, as well as for County staff maintaining these facilities, by closing our public washroom facilities and playgrounds. These closures are due to COVID-19 concerns and follow the recommendations from Alberta Health Services and the Government of Alberta.

While we respect these spaces are valued by residents, we believe it is a necessary and responsible precaution at this time. Closure signs will be placed at the following public washroom facilities and playground areas:

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)

pdf Strychnine Sales 2020 (184 KB)

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: