Here are some of the highlights from the March 27, 2025, Lacombe County Council meeting.
ADVERTISING/PUBLIC NOTIFICATION BYLAW
Council approved first reading of Bylaw No. 1433/25, the Advertising/Public Notification Bylaw. The proposed amendments aim to expand alternative advertising methods to enhance public awareness. A public hearing is scheduled for April 24, 2025, commencing at 9:00 a.m. in the Lacombe County Council Chambers.
WILD BOAR CONTROL BYLAW
Council tabled the proposed Wild Boar Control Bylaw until the Provincial Government completes its review of potential changes to the wild boar industry.
ALIX WAGON WHEEL MUSEUM PRESENTATION
Council received a presentation from Charles Andrews, Board President of the Alix Wagon Wheel Museum, highlighting the museum’s initiatives, events, and contributions to the community and the museum’s request for County funding for upgrades to the museum building.
FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES CONFERENCE
Council discussed attendance at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference and Trade Show, scheduled for May 29 to June 1, 2025, in Ottawa. It was decided that no members of Council would attend this year.
LOCAL GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY GRANT
Council was advised that the Town of Blackfalds has been approved a grant of $2,314,486 under the 2024/2025 Local Growth and Sustainability Grant - Growth program in support of the Broadway Avenue Reservoir Expansion project
**with information provided by Lacombe County
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