Here are the highlights from the June 26th, Lacombe County Council Meeting.
FARM FAMILY AWARD - POLICY AG (17)
Council approved the Farm Family Award Policy, which establishes an annual award to recognize a local ranch or farm family. The award honours achievements in technical farm production, sustainability practices, business management, agricultural industry involvement, and community and rural citizenship.
MINIMUM TAX LEVY
Council approved the implementation of a minimum municipal tax levy rate of $50 per tax roll number, effective for the 2027 tax year.
TOWN OF BLACKFALDS 2025 RECREATION CAPITAL FUNDING REQUESTS
Council approved a contribution of up to $28,924 toward the Town of Blackfalds’ 2025 capital projects at the Abbey Centre and Eagle Builders Centre. Approved projects include:
• Abbey Centre: Replacement of the fieldhouse curtains and upgrade of the fire control panel.
• Eagle Builders Centre - Arenas: Replacement of an ice resurfacer.
TOWN OF BLACKFALDS 2024 CEMETERY CAPITAL FUNDING REQUEST
Council approved a contribution of up to $8,166 to the Town of Blackfalds for the Columbaria Expansion Project at the Blackfalds Cemetery.
MIRROR & DISTRICT MUSEUM ASSOCIATION 2025 RECREATION CAPITAL FUNDING REQUEST
Council approved a contribution of up to $6,107 to the Mirror & District Museum Association for museum building enhancements, including roof shingles and furnace chimney replacement.
DISCUSSION TOPICS FOR MEETING WITH ALBERTA TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC CORRIDORS
Council reviewed a draft list of discussion topics to be submitted to the Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors in preparation for their visit on July 10, 2025.
LACOMBE AND DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FUNDING REQUEST
Council approved $2,500 in funding to the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce to support the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Alberta Summit, taking place July 9-11, 2025, in Lacombe.
BRENDA SIMON – PRESENTATION REGARDING CONCERNS FOR THE PROPOSED RECONCEPT SOLAR FACILITY
Council received a presentation from Ms. Brenda Simon outlining concerns related to the proposed reconcept solar facility located in SW 17-40-26 W4M
**with information provided by Lacombe County
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