Lac La Biche County

Lac La Biche County offers a variety of services for residents to dispose of waste and recyclable materials. The County also seeks ways to minimize waste volumes and encourages community members to reduce, reuse and recycle. Did you know? We offer a Community Organics Recycling Enhancement (CORE) Program. With composting, organic waste like food leftovers can be turned into nutrient-rich fertilizer. Interested community members can purchase composters at the County Centre office (13422 Highway 881) for $72 each, plus GST. Green Cones, also known as solar food digestors, are also available for purchase for $116, plus GST. Find out more: https://www.laclabichecounty.com/our-servi/waste-management

Ready to golf and help out two amazing causes? April 30th is the Early Bird deadline! The July 9th golf tournament, to be held at the Lac La Biche Golf & Country Club, will ensure proceeds are given to the Lac La Biche Regional Health Foundation and Portage College. Registration online is easy. Please note that there are also sponsorship opportunities available. Find out more! https://www.laclabichecounty.com//healthier-communities-20

Due to a cured grass fire hazard, Lac La Biche County is following the Province’s lead and calling a fire restriction for our permitting area, effective April 21, 2021. No new fire permits will be issued for non-essential heavy burning (windrows, machine-piled brush, etc.). All other fire permits will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Small, safe cooking and warming fires (i.e. campfires) remain permitted.... If you have any questions, please contact Lac La Biche County’s complaint line at 780-623-6767. Visit our website for more information: https://www.laclabichecounty.com//Compon/News/News/6741/17

It's a beautiful day to think about planting and gardening! Are you interested in growing a garden but don't have the space for one? The Community Garden in Alexander Hamilton Park in the hamlet of Lac La Biche has 40 plots available for residents to grow their own plants and produce. Plus, have you submitted your tree seedling order form? One-year-old tree seedlings are available for local residents at a reduced price. Bundles of saplings are great for beautifying your prop...erty and adding to the environment in your area. Fill out the application online: https://www.laclabichecounty.com/our-services/agriculture Oh wait, there's more! Don't forget that Agricultural Services is hosting a Zoom meeting to talk about current programs available on April 26 from 3-4 p.m. Check out the details online: https://www.laclabichecounty.com///Calendar/Event/3065/19

With the recent announcement to close indoor dining, Lac La Biche County would like to notify businesses that if they wish to move their guest dining to an outdoor experience or retail sales such as outdoor markets, the fee has been waived by Council for a permit and/or a license of occupation agreement. Please reach out to our Planning & Development Department if you would like information on how to apply. You can email us at: [email protected] or call the main line and asking for Planning and Development: 780-623-1747.

This Thursday, mark your calendars! Environmental Services is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting on April 22 at 7 p.m. Note that pre-registration is no longer required. This session will focus on reviewing the updated Lac La Biche Watershed Management Plan, including an opportunity to ask questions, provide feedback, and discover what you can do to help. Zoom meeting details Apr. 22, 7 p.m.:... https://zoom.us/j/95716465457 Meeting ID: 957 1646 5457 One tap mobile +14388097799,,95716465457# Canada +15873281099,,95716465457# Canada Dial by your location +1 438 809 7799 Canada +1 587 328 1099 Canada +1 647 374 4685 Canada +1 647 558 0588 Canada +1 778 907 2071 Canada +1 204 272 7920 Canada Meeting ID: 957 1646 5457 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acJ3WBjn55 Visit us online for more details: https://www.laclabichecounty.com//lac-la-biche-watershed-m

If you're a non-profit organization or a local area agency, Lac La Biche County has desktop computers available for donation. To learn more, visit our website: www.laclabichecounty.com/computerdonation

We've just uploaded a virtual tour of Fire Hall Station One at the new Protective Services Building. Check it out on our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/4Elwx2WpZTw

Join us for a public engagement session to review the updated Lac La Biche Watershed Management Plan. The Watershed Management Plan is an adaptable, comprehensive, evidence-based plan that includes action plans to help protect and improve water quality and keep the lake and watershed healthy, while balancing environmental, economic and community needs within the watershed. The session takes place on Thursday, April 22nd at 7:00pm on Zoom. No pre-registration required. ... More information, including map details is online: http://www.laclabichecounty.com/watershedmanagement

The artificial turf field at the Bold Center is now available for bookings! Please keep in mind that all COVID-19 restrictions put in place by Alberta Health Services must be followed when using the field.

We’d like to update residents on the progress of the outdoor sports field project at the Bold Center. This multi-year project is broken into three phases. Phase one was the completion of the artificial turf field and rubberized track. The artificial turf field is now available to rent, and track line painting will be completed next month. Phase two involves building three ball diamonds and a natural turf field. Most work was finished in 2020, but laying sod and shale will be ...completed this spring. Council also directed Administration to bring forward the budget impact to accommodate 90-foot base runs to meet Baseball Canada Standards to ensure that a diamond can work for U18 baseball, before installing sod and shale. This may impact the project’s final timeline, but weather-permitting the fields should be ready this summer. Phase three of the project includes change rooms, washrooms, bleachers, security fencing, a score board, an LED screen, utilities, a storm water system, throwing events area, maintenance building, and high jump area. Some of this work will be completed in 2021, but other items in phase three are earmarked for future development (like a playground, shelter, scoreboards at the ball diamonds, etc.). We know that the community is excited to take advantage of the new recreation opportunities that these facilities will bring, and we’ll keep you updated as the project hits major milestones. In the meantime, we suggest that you rent the artificial turf (in accordance with Alberta Health Services’ restrictions) if you’re looking for a sneak peek of the future of recreation in Lac La Biche County. More information on that will be posted later today.

We've posted some information on the County website about the TELUS PureFibre project happening in the hamlets of Lac La Biche and Plamondon. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to use the TELUS contact information at the bottom of the linked page. https://laclabichecounty.com//curre/telus-purefibre-build/

The Large Item Pickup Program will be postponed pending the current COVID situation and associated restrictions. However, free tipping fees will still be provided for residential waste and recycling during May 10 to May 15, 2021 (ICI fees still apply). Please stay tuned for any further updates on this. For more information about waste and recycling options and clarification of What Goes Where, please visit us online: https://www.laclabichecounty.com/our-servi/waste-management