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The $59.5-billion federal budget is a disappointment, says to Conservative Red DeerLacombe MP Blaine Calkins. “Another year, another disappointing budget from the Trudeau Liberals. Higher taxes, inflationary deficits, and no real plan to address the pressing issues facing Canadians — it’s clear that this government is out of touch with the needs of hardworking families,” said Calkins in a Facebook statement. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unveiled the Liberals’ latest federal budget plan on Tuesday, which promises billions of dollars for the health-
care system, clean-energy infrastructure and other priorities. Federal departments and agencies are being told to start tightening their belts as the Trudeau government looks for ways to pay for its latest budget promises. Freeland says the savings won’t come at the expense of service to Canadians. The federal deficit is projected to decrease to $14 billion by 2027-28 from $43 billion, while the debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to rise slightly in the coming year before falling to 39.9 per cent in 2027-28, down from 42.4 per cent. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation criticized the Liberals for raising taxes and running deficits indefinitely. “This budget is giving taxpayers big deficits,
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debt will total $1.2 trillion by the end of 2023. Interest charges on the debt will cost taxpayers almost $44 billion in 2023. Interest charges will reach $50 billion in 2027. Conservative MP Calgary Michelle Rempel Garner said with Budget 2023, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau served up a stale, expensive, nothing burger. “It creates more debt for Canadians and does little to address the needs of Calgarians, like more affordable housing, or lowering the cost of living,” said Rempel in a statement. “This flagrant disregard for public finances will only make the inflationary crisis worse. Canadians deserve better.” - with files from The Canadian Press
Red Deer-Lacombe MP Blaine Calkins didn’t mince words Tuesday in his criticism of the federal budget. (Black Press file photo)
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Pedestrian plaza proposed for downtown Lacombe By Paul Cowley BLACK PRESS NEWS MEDIA
A proposal to close off a downtown Lacombe street to create a pedestrian-friendly plaza got mixed reviews from city council. Creating a downtown year-round gathering place has long been a goal of Lacombe’s Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee. On Monday, committee chair Joe Whitbread presented a concept that would see a portion of 49C Avenue next to the Flat Iron Building closed off to create a plaza with seating and landscaping that could serve as a local gathering place and venue for community events. Whitbread said the idea is to create a pedestrian-friendly space along the lines of Calgary’s Stephen Avenue Mall. The section of road being considered for the plaza has been the venue for successful community events previously.
“This we believe will help with promotion and growth opportunity. (It would be a) great gathering space, multi-seasonal. There are all kinds of opportunities.” It also proposed to create a sidewalk bulb in front of the Flat Iron Building to slow traffic and improve pedestrian safety near the plaza. The design would not reduce parking spaces in the area and would draw more people and activities to the area, including visitors to Lacombe. Mayor Grant Creasey said while he liked the idea of having a gathering place he was reluctant to see a downtown street permanently closed off to traffic. “I suspect there will be some significant push-back from businesses there,” said Creasey. Creasey suggested some sort of “hybrid” concept be developed that would allow traffic to use the street when events are not being
held. Creating the sidewalk bulb, which project into an eastbound lane on 5oth Avenue might only add to existing traffic problems, he added. “I appreciate this is a monumental task to build a suitable area in downtown Lacombe,” he said, adding he does not support the concept as proposed. Creasey said he would like to see a plan where 49C Avenue could be used for traffic most times, but allowed for the road to be turned into a community space when needed. Coun. Thalia Hibbs was more supportive of the plaza proposal. “It highlights the jewel of our downtown, for sure,” she said, adding the plaza would improve a “forgotten street. “I think something like this proposal could just make that area outstanding and really used.” Coun. Scott Dallas said he liked what was proposed but wanted to hear from those
living and working in the area to get their feedback. “I think it’s great. We have seen a few events there and it’s been fantastic.” The curb extension could also help address safety concerns that the city has already been working on, he added. It is estimated the plaza would cost about $1.25 million. City chief administrative officer Matthew Goudy said that between funding already approved by council and confirmed grants another $200,000 would need to be found. “However, there are still grant opportunities being pursued and I think there are ways the city can easily afford what you see here if you see benefit in it. “It is something that’s achievable for you if you see value in this vision.” Further design and engineering work and consultation will be done before the project comes back to council for approval.
Lacombe’s Downtown Area Redevelopment Program Committee has proposed closing part of a downtown street behind the Flat Iron Building to create a pedestrian plaza. (Graphic contributed)
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Mirror fibre artist Margaret Blank to be featured at annual Art Show By Mark Weber LACOMBE EXPRESS
Accomplished fibre artist Margaret Blank will be this year’s featured artist at the Encore Art Sale - slated to run April 14-15 at the LMC. Blank works with various threads, fibers, fabrics, and paints to create stunning dimensional works of art. She recalls that during her growing-up years, exploring art meant primarily painting or sculpting. “If you didn’t paint something that looked like it was a photograph, well, you weren’t a very good artist,” she added with a laugh. But the interest in artistic expression was sparked early on. “I come from a long line of knitters, so I first learned to knit when I was about eight years old,” she said. Embroidery came next, and her skills continued to grow. Later on, she came to know a couple of friends who were avid quilters. They recommended Blank try it out, even for its therapeutic effects. “One of them, in particular, took me under her wing, and there was a quilt shop not too far from where we lived,” she recalled. The pair joined a group there that met each month, and Blank’s passion for fibre art continued to take shape.
One day, her friend suggested they attend a special exhibition of specialized quilting and embroidered work. “I walked into the room and looked around. I looked at her and said, I have to learn how to do this,” she said. Although she certainly had experience in these areas, it had never quite reached these incredibly unique displays of individual artists’ visions. Blank started meeting with others in a Cochrane quilt shop and a whole new door was opened for her. “Our work was shown, and it fascinated people.” Sadly, it was also during this time that her husband passed away, and she would later relocate to Mirror in the fall of 2008. “I took more classes online at this point,” she said. “And I just kept working on it.” She started showing her work at the annual Lacombe art sale several years ago, and she also began to enjoy teaching others about the craft as well. To date, her work has been shown nationally, and in early 2021, she was selected with other Alberta-based artists to participate in ‘Art from the Unknown’ – an online showcase of Alberta artists. One of her most remarkable works was a three-dimensional installation
titled Mark On the Body, which was created to show the harshness of living with Type 1 diabetes. In the fall of 2016, this powerful and thought-provoking work was also exhibited in the upper gallery at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Meanwhile, according to her bio, Blank describes textile art as her greatest joy. “I love the look and feel of layers, rough-edged applique, free-form machine quilting, and/or hand-stitching,” she noted, adding it’s so meaningful to interpret the world around her via textiles, “Inspired by my rural Alberta hamlet, the rolling prairie and the wide Alberta sky.” Her work is also in private collections in B.C., Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec, and has been featured at galleries in Sylvan Lake and Fort McMurray. Currently, her work is on view and available for purchase at Gracie D’s Antiques, Collectibles, and Gifts in Mirror, and at Alix Public Library. Meanwhile, the last rendition of the annual art sale was back in 2019, so artists from across the region – not to mention fans of the event – are more than ready to see it held again. Presented by Vesta Energy, the sale features hand-crafted fiber arts, pottery, paintings, metal works, and plenty
more from some of Alberta’s finest artisans. There is no charge to attend, but donations are gratefully accepted. Things kick off at 1 p.m. on April 14 and a talk/demo with Blank runs at 2 p.m. That evening, from 6 to 8 p.m. is ‘Sip, Savour & Shop’ where visitors can enjoy tasty snacks and sips with
a creative twist while shopping for the perfect piece to add to their collections. Doors open at 11 a.m. on April 15 with another talk/demo with Blank set for 2 p.m. ‘Sip & Shop’ runs from 2 to 4 p.m. and the Student Arts Awards segment is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Things wrap up at 5 p.m. Check out lacombe.ca/artsale.
Pictured here is some of Margaret Blank’s artwork which is currently being shown in a Revelstoke, B.C. exhibit. Blank, who is from Mirror, is the featured artist at next month’s Encore Art Show. (Photo submitted)
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This month people around the world have the opportunity to celebrate Earth Day, and they should. We live in such a beautiful place and it’s important for us to give back and do our part to set the tone for future generations. This year’s theme is Invest in our Planet, which is all about the importance of dedicating our time and resources to solving various environmental issues. Maybe you don’t celebrate Earth Day or forget it as just another day on the calendar, but keep in mind, it’s pretty easy to dedicate your every day actions to doing things that can benefit the world we live in. Turn off the lights in your home or office when you leave the room, reduce your use of plastic in day to day things, plant a tree or attend a local tree planting event, carpool and educate, educate, educate. These are just some of the small things we can all do. Our earth definitely takes a beating. In our neck of the woods, flooding is a
big one right now with ter how little they are, about the importance the spring thaw. of our earth and what I constantly try to we can do to make it do things to help save a better place. our earth. Using less plastics, as much as Another thing we I can’t stand those do when we know we are going to the store, paper straws. Anyone whether it’s groceries else find them super soggy? It’s definitely or other items we need just a small adjustis bring our bin with us every time. It’s not ment we can make only a saver in space, for our earth, as they are biodegradable and but we reduce the reduce our footprint. need for bags. I don’t The other thing I remember the last try to do is turn off all time I used a plastic Carlie Sanderson the lights every single bag, and a lot of that Black Press time I leave a room, of course is because of and I try to teach my the improvement of so kids that. Some of our lights, which are many stores in the community who are LED grow lights for plants and seed- trying to better the environment too. Something I want to work on going lings, are on timers, but I really try and turn the lights off at all times. On Earth forward is really looking at the labels Day I will turn off all lights in the house of various household items I use and for the day and talk to my kids, no mat- seeing how I can do better there, like
for example, some good homemade cleaning supplies. My husband and I are getting new windows in our home, partly because the ones we have now are not the greatest. That alone will regulate the temperature in our home so that the furnace doesn’t run as much in those cold winter months. A big dream of ours looking into the future is to build our dream home on a piece of land, but I’m pretty sure my husband will be living underground… totally kidding! One of his dreams is to live in an underground home, and they are pretty cool I must admit, so I might cave in eventually. They sure are energy efficient. With everything said, it’s so important to protect our earth. Look at all the magnificent activities we get to take part in every day outside, right in our own backyard. I’ve been blessed to have lived all across Canada. From Ontario to Nova Scotia, B.C. to now Alberta. It sure is a beautiful world we live in!
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Voter registration opens across Alberta By Kevin Sabo BLACK PRESS NEWS MEDIA
A sure sign that a provincial election is just around the corner, on March 29 the Elections Alberta issued a media release discussing voter registration for the upcoming chance to cast your ballot. According to the release, beginning March 29 households across the province will begin to receive information packages in the mail on how to vote. To keep things quick and simple, the release encourages voters to register online at www. voterlink.ab.ca, or by calling the Provincial Contact Centre at 1-877-422-8683. The release notes that the contact centre is open from 8:15 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. To register via the website or by phone, voters need the PIN and house or access number found on their voter registration letter or their Alberta Driver’s Licence or Identification Card number. They do not need both. “Registering to vote in advance of voting days makes the process faster and easier, and for electors with mailing addresses
on their identification, registering with both their physical and mailing address expands their options for identification that can be accepted at the voting place,” says Cora-Lee Conway, manager of corporate services and media relations with Elections Alberta.
It’s good idea to check and make sure you are registered to vote for the upcoming provincial election on May 29. (File image) “All electors must be registered to vote at their current physical address before being issued a ballot. While this process can be completed at a voting place it does lengthen the time required to vote.” Identification requirements In order to vote in the upcoming election, all voters will be required to show identification “to prove their identity and physical address.”
The four ways to accomplish this are by showing your Alberta Driver’s Licence or Identification Card, presenting two pieces of identification, both with your name and one showing your physical address, having someone in your area vouch for you, or having someone in authority, such as a landlord or facility manager, sign an attestation form. It is noted that those with a post office box on their identification should register with both the box number and physical address. “Electors that are registered with both addresses will be able to use their identification with a mailing address when they vote,” said Conway. “Electors that have not registered with their mailing address must bring identification to prove their physical address to register at a voting place.” Elections Alberta will be running a media campaign until the end of April encouraging people to register to vote. Albert’s next election is scheduled to take place on May 29, 2023.
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KidSport gears up to host information night By Mark Weber LACOMBE EXPRESS
All set to support greater sports involvement amongst youth, KidSport Lacombe County reps are eager to connect with the community. To that end, an open house information session will be held on April 13 at Blindman Brewery starting at 6:30 p.m. KidSport Lacombe County provides grants to help cover registration fees so all kids aged
18 and under can play sports. Last year, KidSport granted funds to 70 kids in the City of Lacombe, Blackfalds, Alix, Bentley, Eckville, and Clive. “KidSport is a non-profit charity and the big focus is getting kids into sports,” explained Crystal Watson, the organization’s vice chair. “We want to make sports more accessible, by helping to cover the registration fees for organized sports for kids.” KidSport Lacombe County started up back in 2020.
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“We spent about a year and a half just raising funds to be able to start offering to fund kids in the area. It’s been less than a year since we started granting funds, and we have already granted funding to more than 100 kids,” she said. “There is a big need in our region, and we want to continue to make sure that we have the funds, resources, and support to get more kids into sports,” she said, adding that the organization relies on various fundraising initiatives for support. “We are always exploring different opportunities to ensure that we can continue to meet the needs of the community,” she said. As to the information session, Watson said it will be an opportunity to talk about KidSport in more detail, what organization reps do here in the community, and how they can better serve local individuals and organizations. “We are looking for input from the community and different partnership opportunities,” she said. “We want to hear from the community, and let them know that we are here to support them.” Families can apply online for funding, which can amount to $250 per calendar year per child upon approval. Applications must be submitted before the start of a sport. They can be accessed at https://kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/lacombe/ apply-for-a-grant/ “We recommend giving two months for the approval process
and time to get payments to the sports.” For more information, find them on Facebook at ‘KidSport Lacombe County’ or on the web at
https://kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/ lacombe/. They can also be reached via email at lacombe@kidsport.ab.ca. “We know that sports skills are
life skills. There is the physical activity component of it which is fantastic, but there are so many other skills that we learn through sports that serve us in life.”
KidSport Lacombe County is holding an open house information session on April 13 at the Blindman Brewery. (Facebook photo)
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Deadline to appeal your 2023 Property Assessment is April 26, 2023
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The City of Lacombe wants to ensure that downtown has the parking and street amenities our residents and visitors expect in a vibrant centre.
It is important to review your property assessment notice well before the April 26, 2023 property assessment complaint deadline as tax bills are not disputable.
Community input is vital in improving parking and streetscape elements in the downtown’s commercial-core.
Information about taxes is available on-line at www.lacombe.ca/taxes
The City of Lacombe asks residents to take a few minutes to answer 13 questions about potential downtown parking and street amenity improvements. The survey also allows space for thoughts and input into future solutions.
my Council Lacombe City Council Meetings are open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. City Council Meetings can also be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/Lacombenews/live user/Lacombenews/live. Meeting agendas are posted https://www.youtube.com/user/Lacombenews/live online at www.lacombe.ca by 3 p.m. on the Thursday before every Council Meeting. Meeting dates and times are: • Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. • Monday, April 24th, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. • Monday, May 8th, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. • Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
my Rec & Culture Kinsmen Aquatic Centre • Tuesday, May 2, 2023-Summer program registration opens at 8:30 am Easter Weekend hours: • Friday, April 7, 2023-Public Swim 1:00-5:00 pm only • Saturday, April 8, 2023-Regular hours, no swim lessons • Sunday, April 9, 2023-Regular hours, no swim lessons • Monday, April 10, 2023- Public Swim 1:00-5:00 pm only Vesta Enery Art Sale is back! Join us April 14th & 15th at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Admission by donation. Visit https://www.lacombe.ca/artsale lacombe.ca/artsale.
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Experience Alberta artists at the Encore Art Sale With so much talent under one roof, the Encore Art Sale is the perfect place to find your new favourite piece of art on April 14 and 15. Presented by Vesta Energy, the Encore Art Sale features hand-crafted fiber arts, pottery, paintings, metal works and more from some of Alberta’s finest artisans. Guests can also enjoy live music in Anna Maria’s Café throughout the weekend. The Sale’s Feature Artist for 2023 is Margaret Blank, an accomplished fiber artist from Central Alberta. Blank’s works have been featured in several exhibitions across Canada. In January 2021, she was selected with other artists to participate in “Art from the Unknown,” an online showcase of Alberta Artists.
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Blank’s works with various threads, fibers, fabrics, and paints to create stunning dimensional works of art. Previously she created a three-dimensional installation titled Mark on the Body, which was created to show the harshness of living with Type 1 Diabetes.
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Blank has participated in many of our arts events, and her work introduces audiences to another art form they may not have previously experienced.
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Vesta’s contribution has allowed the City to offer free admission to the sale. (Donations to the Arts Endowment fund upon entry are gratefully accepted)
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The City of Lacombe wants to ensure that downtown has the parking and street amenities our residents and visitors expect in a vibrant centre.
It is important to review your property assessment notice well before the April 26, 2023 property assessment complaint deadline as tax bills are not disputable.
Community input is vital in improving parking and streetscape elements in the downtown’s commercial-core.
Information about taxes is available on-line at www.lacombe.ca/taxes
The City of Lacombe asks residents to take a few minutes to answer 13 questions about potential downtown parking and street amenity improvements. The survey also allows space for thoughts and input into future solutions.
my Council Lacombe City Council Meetings are open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. City Council Meetings can also be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/Lacombenews/live user/Lacombenews/live. Meeting agendas are posted https://www.youtube.com/user/Lacombenews/live online at www.lacombe.ca by 3 p.m. on the Thursday before every Council Meeting. Meeting dates and times are: • Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. • Monday, April 24th, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. • Monday, May 8th, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. • Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
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Experience Alberta artists at the Encore Art Sale With so much talent under one roof, the Encore Art Sale is the perfect place to find your new favourite piece of art on April 14 and 15. Presented by Vesta Energy, the Encore Art Sale features hand-crafted fiber arts, pottery, paintings, metal works and more from some of Alberta’s finest artisans. Guests can also enjoy live music in Anna Maria’s Café throughout the weekend. The Sale’s Feature Artist for 2023 is Margaret Blank, an accomplished fiber artist from Central Alberta. Blank’s works have been featured in several exhibitions across Canada. In January 2021, she was selected with other artists to participate in “Art from the Unknown,” an online showcase of Alberta Artists.
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Blank’s works with various threads, fibers, fabrics, and paints to create stunning dimensional works of art. Previously she created a three-dimensional installation titled Mark on the Body, which was created to show the harshness of living with Type 1 Diabetes.
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Blank has participated in many of our arts events, and her work introduces audiences to another art form they may not have previously experienced.
Garbage normally collected on Monday, April 10, 2023 will instead be picked on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Reminder- All Outdoor Ice Surfaces are now closed for the season.
Vesta’s contribution has allowed the City to offer free admission to the sale. (Donations to the Arts Endowment fund upon entry are gratefully accepted)
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Lacombe has given first reading to Bylaw 400.45 to amend the Land Use Bylaw 400. If approved, the amendment will allow a site-specific exception for a “Billboard Sign with Electronic Message Centre (dual sided)” as a discretionary use on NE ¼, 6-41-26-W4 in the (FD) Future Designation District. The amendment would specify that the sign is allowed for a period of 20 years and would be a maximum size of 4.8 m x 12.2 m with an overall height of 10.5 metres. The subject site is adjacent to Queen Elizabeth Highway II, shown outlined in dashed line on the map (airphoto) below.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Lacombe has iven first reading to Bylaw 400.43 to amend the Land se Bylaw 400. If approved, Bylaw 400.43 will rezone ibed as Part of NW1/4 Sec. 32-40-26-W4M om (FD) Future Designation to (R1) Residential etached District. The subject site is part of the Trinity Crossing area and is shown outlined in dashed line on w.
Where do I get more information? A copy of the bylaw may be viewed at https://lacombe.ca/413/Public-Announcements. The City’s Land Use Bylaw is also available on the website and at City Hall in the Planning and Development Department at City Hall during regular business hours. When is the Public Hearing? The Council of the City of Lacombe will be holding a Public Hearing on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 6:00pm. This meeting will allow for in-person attendance at City Hall 5432-56th Avenue and will accommodate online viewing. How do I get involved? The Public Hearing will be livestreamed on the City’s YouTube channel. You can view it at https://www.youtube.com/@CityofLacombeTV/streams Any person or group wishing to express their views on the proposed bylaw may send in comments in the following ways: (a) Emailing comments to bmclachlan@lacombe.ca no later than 11:00am on Monday, April 17, 2023; (b) Registering to speak to Council via telephone/internet or in person during the Public Hearing by contacting Denise Bellabono at legislative@lacombe.ca or 403-782- 1287 no later than 11:00am on Monday, April 24, 2023. All written submissions will be submitted to Council at the Public Hearing. Written letters or emails regarding this amendment are to: (a) Contain the names and addresses of all persons making the presentation, and (b) State the name and address of all persons authorized to represent a group of persons or the public at large. Submissions from members of public normally include information such as name, address, phone numbers, and possibly opinions and other personal information. Submissions received from members of public will appear in the published Council Agenda in the same format that they are received by the Clerk and personal information will not be removed from the submission. All materials submitted for Council consideration at the Public Hearing must form part of the public record and will be available for public viewing. All Council or Committee Meeting proceedings are live streamed, video recorded, names recorded in the written minutes and published on the internet (Meetings & Agendas). DATE of First Publication: April 6, 2023 DATE of Second Publication: April 13, 2023 For information contact: Beth McLachlan, Senior Development Officer City of Lacombe Phone: 403-782-1264 Email: bmclachlan@lacombe.ca
Where do I get more information? A copy of the bylaw may be viewed at https://lacombe.ca/413/Public-Announcements. The City’s Land Use Bylaw is also available on the website and at City Hall in the Planning and Development Department at City Hall during regular business hours. When is the Public Hearing? The Council of the City of Lacombe will be holding a Public Hearing on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 6:00pm. This meeting will allow for in-person attendance at City Hall 5432-56th Avenue and will accommodate online viewing. How do I get involved? The Public Hearing will be livestreamed on the City’s YouTube channel. You can view it at https://www.youtube.com/@CityofLacombeTV/streams Any person or group wishing to express their views on the proposed bylaw may send in comments in the following ways: (a) Emailing comments to sarmad.abbasi@pcps.ab.ca no later than 11:00am on Monday, April 17, 2023; (b) Registering to speak to Council via telephone/internet or in person during the Public Hearing by contacting Denise Bellabono at legislative@lacombe.ca or 403-782- 1287 no later than 11:00am on Monday, April 24, 2023. All written submissions will be submitted to Council at the Public Hearing. Written letters or emails regarding this amendment are to: (a) Contain the names and addresses of all persons making the presentation, and (b) State the name and address of all persons authorized to represent a group of persons or the public at large. Submissions from members of public normally include information such as name, address, phone numbers, and possibly opinions and other personal information. Submissions received from members of public will appear in the published Council Agenda in the same format that they are received by the Clerk and personal information will not be removed from the submission. All materials submitted for Council consideration at the Public Hearing must form part of the public record and will be available for public viewing. All Council or Committee Meeting proceedings are live streamed, video recorded, names recorded in the written minutes and published on the internet (Meetings & Agendas). DATE of First Publication: April 6, 2023 DATE of Second Publication: April 13, 2023 For information contact: Sarmad Abbasi, Planner Parkland Community Planning Services Phone: 403-343-3394 Email: sarmad.abbasi@pcps.ab.ca
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City council highlights from the latest meeting Requests for Decision 2021 Census Series: Education/home. This was the final report in the series of four summarizing Lacombe’s 2021 Federal Census profile and providing information on Lacombe’s education and income levels. The report builds upon the information presented at previous meetings. The earlier reports highlighted the age demographics, housing profile, and community diversity, which undoubtedly influence the types of services needed in the community. This report highlighted the education and income of Lacombe’s residents. The City of Lacombe is well situated to provide higher levels of education to residents and outside students through the continued presence of Burman University in the community. Offering 35 major or track choices in bachelor degree programs, Burman is the only Seventh Day Adventist University in Canada. Lacombe’s proximity to Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is also a benefit, as it has a comprehensive mix of more than 80 programs. RDP establishes innovative ecosystems around key societal and industry-based issues, linking education, training, and applied research to build skills, competencies, and solutions that provide meaningful impact for the province. The low-income population of Lacombe has increased only
a small amount from 2015 to 2020; however, as the City continues to amend and adopt policies, this population should be kept in mind to ensure they have the same access to services. As the economy and labour market continue to adjust to the various impacts of the COVID19 pandemic, so will Canadians’ commuting patterns. Statistics Canada aims to continue regularly studying and collecting data to answer these and other commuting-related questions. Council accepted the City of Lacombe Education & Income report as information. Annual Engagement Plan Administration presented Council with the proposed 2023 Public Engagement Plan. Each year the City of Lacombe leads several public engagement activities. These opportunities align with various engagement levels across the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) spectrum. Using the IAP2 principles as a guide, the 2023 Plan includes elements of each level for maximum effectiveness. Prior planning does not prevent emergent engagement activities on specific issues. Administration continues to review and evaluate opportunities used by other municipalities for future consideration in our plan. Council approved the 2023 Public Engagement Plan as presented.
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Lacombe’s flat median income puzzles mayor By Paul Cowley BLACK PRESS NEWS MEDIA
While the median after-tax income family income rose for Canadians and Albertans, it fell slightly for Lacombe families. In 2015, the median after-tax income for Lacombe families was $92,544. In 2020, it had fallen to $92,000. By comparison, median after-tax income for Albertan families increased to $99,000 from $87,588 and for Canadian families to $91,000 from $76,372 over the same period, according to a report compiled for council by city senior development officer Beth McLachlan. Mayor Grant Creasey said he found the difference “bizarre.” While the oil price crash no doubt hurt, that does not explain why median incomes went up in the province generally, according to the Statistics Canada data. He asked McLachlan if she knew what was going on. McLachlan said she and chief administrative officer Matthew Goudy had also sought to understand why Lacombe was an outlier. “We really couldn’t come to any concrete conclusion on why Lacombe stayed fairly static compared to the income percentages we saw for Alberta and Canada,” said McLachlan. Goudy agreed conclusive reasons could not be found, but they have some theories. A lack of affordable housing in 2015 may have made the community less attractive to lower-income newcomers. There is more affordable housing available now so the number of lower-income residents has increased. During the same period, there was a 25 per cent increase in the number of seniors in Lacombe, whose income is often lower than that of working families.
The average age has also increased in Lacombe. “A couple of years does potentially make quite a bit of difference.” Since the average age of retirement for Canadians is 62, the percentage of local residents not fully participating in the economy may have gone up. A close look at the statistics, also showed that in 2015 there were more people employed and self-employed in the community and unemployment was lower than five years later. Goudy said what they found in the statistics does not seem to explain the drop in median income fully, but likely had some bearing. Despite the income results, the low-income population in Lacombe at 8.8 per cent — up from seven per cent in 2015 — is below provincial and national averages. Coun. Scott Dallas said he was pleased to see the report mention that the low-income population should be kept in mind to ensure they have the same access to services as others. “I think every chance we can remind people of our low-income population is important and to make sure we are providing those services.” Coun. Don Gullekson said the stable median incomes in Lacombe may indicate the community is less affected by the boom-bust cycles of other communities. He agreed with Dallas that is important to be aware of the challenges faced by lower-income earners, he said. “I think it’s a real important part of our community and I think we need to get more affordable housing and hopefully we can work with our provincial counterparts to get some funding to assist us with that.”
In 2015, the median after-tax income for Lacombe families was $92,544. In 2020, it had fallen to $92,000. By comparison, median after-tax income for Albertan families increased to $99,000 from $87,588 and for Canadian families to $91,000 from $76,372 over the same period. (Photo by Black Press News Services)
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SPORTS Grand opening for the Ponoka & Area Archer’s Club held this week By Mark Weber LACOMBE EXPRESS
A grand opening for the Ponoka & Area Archer’s Club ran on April 3 in the basement of the Ponoka Moose Hall. First up was an official welcome followed by the opening of lanes at 5:30 p.m. Chris Felt, the Club’s founder and president, has had a passion for archery that stretches back to his childhood in Veteran. “Archery really is a passion for me - it has always been a big part of my life ever since I was probably four or five years old.” It was also during those years that Felt got involved with an archery club in Veteran. “It was a very steady thing in my life - the whole archery thing with the discipline, the commitment to do it - it just enthralled me when I was younger, and probably was one of the
best things to keep me on the straight and narrow and out of trouble! “The community that was there was unbelievable,” he added of the Veteran group. “I made life-long friends there. And it’s been 25 years, if not more since I was in that club.” As to launching the Ponoka & Area Archer’s Club, Felt emphasized how it does take a community of supporters to spark the vision and bring it all to fruition. “We have unbelievable board members. Without them, this club just would not have happened.” The goal is to provide a friendly, non-intimidating atmosphere, he said, adding that Monday nights will feature a range of activities and events, all geared to bolstering archery skills and
contributing to a really fun evening. “It will be pretty exciting,” he said. “And we want it to be very welcoming,” he said. “Once a month, we will also be having a welcoming night for our new members.” Plans are also taking shape to open the canteen in the Moose Hall for folks to have a bite prior to sessions - an advantage for out-of-town enthusiasts, he added. Felt explained that there are many benefits to archery, including stress reduction via the sheer focus that it demands. “A lot of times when you are shooting you aren’t thinking about anything else,” he said. As to launching the club, it’s something of a dream come true.
“It’s unbelievable - it’s something that I have always had in my mind,” he explained. “We’ve all come together and we’ve put this together,” he added. “Our board members - the heart and soul that they have put into this club - it wouldn’t have happened with just me.” Rounding out the board are Leah Bennett (vice president), Jennifer Smith (secretary/treasurer), plus Brad Smith, Chuck Bond, and Brandon Bolin who serve as directors. Meanwhile, Felt, who also owns The Archery Box Inc., said there will be the ability for guests to visit and see if it’s something they would like to explore further. “I would say come out for an evening, have a bite to eat when the canteen is open, talk to the member, and see what it is all about.” For more about memberships, check out ponokaareaarchersclub.ca or find them on Facebook at ‘Ponoka & Area Archer’s Club’.
Pictured here is Chris Felt, president and founder of the newly-formed Ponoka & Area Archer’s Club. A grand opening was held April 3. (Photo submitted)
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The Lacombe Generals are Vanberg Cup Champions after taking down the Red Deer Rustlers 3-2 in Game 5 of the finals. The win marks the first North Central Senior AA Hockey League championship win for the Generals. Generals manager Jared Williams said the experience was rewarding for the team to pull it off on home ice. “We’ll get our name on that for the first time as league champions,” he said. “I’m from Lacombe and being able to raise that cup on the ice with the fans and family was a special moment.” After losing the opening game of the series to the Rustlers 6-3, the Generals won four straight games to become champions. Williams explained the Rustlers were a challenging opponent. “They’ve got some skilled forwards and defencemen. Some big guys that are strong and do the right thing with the puck,” he said. “It was a good matchup. We knew they’d be tough and again that’s why it was satisfying to take them down because they were a very good opponent. Hats off to them.”
The Lacombe Generals became Senior AA Vanberg Cup champions after defeating the Red Deer Rustlers 3-2 in Game 5 of the NCHL finals. (Photo by Lacome Generals AA/ Facebook) Lacombe was the top team in the NCHL for most of the year only losing two games in the regular season. Williams said there was never any doubt they would win the Vanberg Cup. “At the end of the day this is where
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