Posts for August, 2017

Take notice that the following permit for proposed development as described below has been issued in accordance with the Lamont County Land Use Bylaw No. 675/07.  Appeal by September 20, 2017  1. Legal Description: SW 34-55-20-W4 Land Use: Heartland Industrial District (HI) Applicant/Landowner: Bruderheim Energy Terminal Ltd. Proposal: Realign some existing tracks & reinstalling for a more effective configuration with some additional new track. Permit No.: 032/1... More...

The way in which bulk water is paid for and received at the Hilliard Truck Fill Station is changing significantly. Currently, we utilize a key fill / coin operated access terminal at the truck fill location. In an effort to increase our level of service to our customers, Lamont County will be upgrading the Hilliard Access Terminal to Flowpoint’s new cloud based software, Water Exchange™. During the week of September 25th, 2017, this upgrade will be taking place, and the Truck F... More...

Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is Monday, September 18, 2017. Nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the local jurisdiction office, location set out below, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Nomination Day. Office: Councillor Number of Vacancies: 5 Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Lamont County Administration Bldg. 5303 -50 Ave. Lamont, AB T0B 2R0 Nomination forms may be picked up a... More...

On August 11, 2017, Lamont County Agricultural Service Board held its annual Farmstead Beautification Awards. The award recipients and County representatives toured around Lamont County visiting the yards of residents who have put in a lot of time and hard work into their attractive yards. Lamont County would like to recognize the following recipients for their hard work and dedication: Division 1: Elton & Mandy Chmilar Division 2: Eddie & Joan Nowicki Division 3:... More...

Sale of Crushed Gravel to Lamont County Resident Rate Payers: Pit # 3400 (DDC Pit) NW-6-58-15-W4  (RR 160, North of Twp 580) August 21, 2017 – August 25, 2017 8:00am. – 3:00p.m. A Maximum of 30 tonnes per rate payer residence (maximum of ONE Rate Payer per residence) Crushed ¾ Gravel only: $15.00 per tonne For more information contact public works at 780-895-2547 (Weather depending, if heavy rains occur please contact the public works office for possi... More...

Take notice that the following permit for proposed development as described below has been issued in accordance with the Lamont County Land Use Bylaw No. 675/07.  Appeal by August 28, 2017  1. Legal Description: SW 34-55-20-W4 Land Use: Heartland Industrial District (HI) Proposal: Construct a new Vapor Combustion Unit (V.C.U.). Permit No.: 027/17 For additional information please visit the Planning and Development Notices page. More...

The Lamont County Open Farm Days, scheduled for August 19, 2017, has been canceled due to poor ticket sales. We would like to extend our thanks to everyone who supported us in the planning, organization and sponsorship of the event. We will evaluate our options and work toward planning a more successful event for next year.   We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused anyone who had planned to attend or participate.

Lamont County has 11 Presiding Deputy Returning Officer openings, and 11 Election Clerk openings for the 2017 Municipal Election. These positions will require attendance at one half-day training session prior to Election Day, as well as one full day of work on the date of the Election, October 16, 2017. Duties will include: • Assist in the set up and opening/closing of the polling station • Administer the Election Act in the electoral division • Communicate informat... More...

Lamont, Alberta – August 4, 2017 - Lamont County has negotiated with the landowner of SW-36-55-20-W4 to purchase 20 acres on the east side of the property. The purchase will facilitate a connection between the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific rail lines, in cooperation with Alberta Midland Railway Terminal. According to Jim Newman, Manager of Economic Development for Lamont County, the development of a rail line connector will “enhance economic opportunities for Lamont C... More...