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Lacombe County, Ponoka County, the Summer Village of Parkland Beach and the Summer Village of Gull Lake are hosting a joint Public Hearing to outline changes that are being proposed to the Gull Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) to accommodate new requirements under the Municipal Government Act.

Tuesday, September 3, 2019
7:00PM
Gull Lake Community Hall

The Gull lake IDP provides a collaborative framework that will guide land use development around Gull Lake, while ensuring that the ecological health, recreational capacity, and scenic qualities of the lake are respected and enhanced.

pdf Gull Lake IDP Draft (5.52 MB)

pdf Public Hearing Ad - Gull Lake IDP (327 KB)

As part of the 2019 Budget, Lacombe County purchased two digital speed sign boards to provide traffic calming in problem areas. These signs boards form part of an overall traffic safety strategy to reduce speed and improve traffic safety throughout Lacombe County.  For any questions regarding these speed signs, please contact CPO Services at 403-782-8959

• signs will be moved around the County to pre-identified sites (see map here)
• signs capture and report data to a cloud server for review by county staff
• data aids county staff in viewing sign performance and identifying traffic trends

To view current locations and real-time traffic data, please see the map below (current sign locations are tagged green):

Please note the following projects starting up this month:

• Range Road 27-4, from Jct of Hwy 12 south 6 miles (9.6KM) to Twp Rd 39-4 (Aspelund Rd) - expected completion on August 30 (weather permitting)
• Range Road 1-2, from the Town of Bentley south 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to Twp Rd 40-2 – expected completion August 14 (weather permitting)

A road closure due to bridge construction will begin on Monday, July 15, 2019 to Friday, September 6, 2019. The closure is to facilitate the removal of the existing structure and realign the road to the new structure. A detour route will be in place.

Twp Rd 41-2 (Centreview Road) will be closed from the junction of Rge Rd 1-5 east to Hwy 20. Watch for and obey posted signage. The bridge is located on Township Road 41-2 (Centreview Road) west of Highway 20. 

On June 18, Lacombe County officially opened the Kuhnen Natural Area to the public. Located on the eastern side of Lacombe County, the public space features 65 acres of land running along the north side of the Red Deer River.

“The gift of this land from the Kuhnen Family exemplifies the importance community residents place on managing green space for the betterment of current and future generations,” said Reeve Paula Law. “We appreciate this priceless gift from the Kuhnens, and are proud to protect these lands, for everyone to come out and spend time in nature.”

Local long-time residents, Frank and Rosalie Kuhnen, generously donated this land to Lacombe County, who will ensure the area remains in a natural state for the public to use for passive recreational purposes.

With Canada Day celebrations approaching, Lacombe County reminds all residents that a fireworks permit is required if you wish to sell, purchase or set off fireworks within the province of Alberta.

“Although there has been some changes to the Alberta Fire Code, Lacombe County continues to regulate the use of fireworks through a permitting system,” says Drayton Bussiere Lacombe County Fire Chief. “Canada Day is a popular occasion to set off fireworks, but regardless of the time of the year, a permit is required within Lacombe County if you plan on shooting off fireworks.”

Lacombe County invites the public and media to celebrate the grand opening of Kuhnen Natural Area.

Date: June 18, 2019

Time: 12 - 2 PM

Features: FREE barbecue and tours of the area.

Location: The Kuhnen Natural Area is located south of Alix and is accessed off of Range Road 23-0, south of Highway 11.

Crews will start work on a bridge construction on June 10 on Range Road 25-5 (Jones Creek bridge - NW 20-39-25 W4). The project is expected to be completed by July 5, 2019 (weather permitting). Minor traffic delays are expected. Please drive safely and with caution around the construction crew. Click "read more" to see a map of the project.