Community
Lacombe beaming with pride
Lacombe ranked fifth Best Place to Live in Canada
Lacombe, Alberta (July 31, 2018) – Lacombe has been ranked as fifth overall Best Place to Live in Canada, and the best place to live in Alberta in 2018 by MoneySense, Canada’s leading personal finance magazine and personal finance website. Red Deer ranked #4 in Alberta using the same criteria.
MoneySense surveyed 415 cities across Canada, looking to identify the best places to live in the country based on 10 categories: Wealth and economy, affordability, population growth, taxes, commute, crime, weather, access to health care, amenities and culture.
“I am proud to be the mayor of the best city in which to live in western Canada,” said Mayor Grant Creasey. “While we try not to read too much into statistics, one thing is clear; Lacombe is a well- balanced, safe community with strengths in multiple areas. When you visit our community, you will be immediately struck by the friendliness and positive energy of our citizens. “
“Based on the MoneySense rankings, Lacombe is growing quickly and has a low and rapidly dropping unemployment rate,” said Chief Administrative Officer Matthew Goudy. “We have nine per cent more residents than five years ago, thanks in part to a strong local economy, high wages, affordable housing and a vibrant cultural scene.”
“Lacombe has always had a strong, diverse economy with federal and provincial government employers, educational institutions, and a mix of industrial and agricultural businesses,” said Community Economic Development Manager Guy Lapointe. “With Council’s renewed focus on economic development we are advancing strategies to continue attracting business to Lacombe.”
“Lacombe continues to be recognized as a safe community as evidenced by crime severity index data, which indicates both property and violent crimes are on the decline from what was already enviably low compared to other communities,” said Lacombe Police Chief Lorne Blumhagen. “The City’s ongoing commitment to residents’ safety and security is demonstrated through providing 24/7 policing to it’s citizens as well as through its recent investment in a new police facility and ongoing focus on policing that is rooted in community partnership.”
The magazine uses information on Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomeration areas as defined by Statistic Canada, weighing and ranking 415 cities and towns nationwide by various categories.
To find out more about the MoneySense rankings go to: https://www.moneysense.ca/spend/real- estate/canadas-best-places-to-live-2018-winner.
Community
Celebrate Canadian Environment Week by Volunteering at the Green Deer River Valley Cleanup, June 10!
From the Waskasoo Environmental Education Society
Formerly called the Red Deer River Cleanup, the Green Deer River Valley Cleanup will take place at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre from 12:00–3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
This annual spring initiative draws volunteers from across the city to join forces to keep our waterways clean and safe by spending the afternoon picking up litter near the Red Deer River and in the surrounding river valley.
Refreshments and prize raffle to follow litter cleanup! There will be over $1500 in prizes for volunteers; including two grand prizes donated by NOVA Chemicals. Each grand prize includes one full-size patio heater.
How it works:
1. Meet at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre field any time between 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 1:00 p.m. to receive your supplies and begin cleaning litter along your assigned route. Children 12 & under must attend with an adult.
2. Return to the Kerry Wood Nature Centre between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to hand in your unused supplies and enjoy some light refreshments.
3. Prize raffle will begin shortly after 3:00 p.m.
Suggested to please wear/bring:
• Visible, weather-appropriate clothing
• Closed-toe walking shoes
• Hat
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Gloves
For more information:
• Visit https://www.waskasoopark.ca/kerry-wood-nature-centre/green-deer#riverCleanups
• Email [email protected]
• Phone 403-346-2010
Creating a population of citizens interested in, aware of, concerned about and involved in their natural and cultural history.
The Green Deer River Valley Cleanup is made possible thanks to the generosity and support of NOVA Chemicals, INEOS Canada Partnership, Friends of the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, and The City of Red Deer.
Later this month, someone is going to win this 3,049 sq ft beauty, built by Sorento Custom Homes.
The 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath bungalow is located in the new Evergreen neighbourhood, backing on to protected green space which a lucky family will be enjoying through a large wall of windows, and a cozy screened patio.
Don’t wait any longer to buy tickets for a chance at 124 prizes valued at over 1.2 million dollars. And.. Don’t forget the Mega Bucks 50 Raffle which is over a half million dollars – winner takes half!
Major prizes also include a 2022 Extreme Outdoors Mini MAX trailer, LG 55″ TV, Patio furniture set, Daymak Electric Bike, Camping set, Dyson Cordless Vacuums, Hisense portable air conditioner, Gyroor Scooter, PADERNO cookware set, and a Cuisinart small appliance package. But let’s take another look at this dream home.
Tickets start at only $25 each!
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