LSARA is a Not For Profit Association. We are all Ratepayers and Volunteers! The Ratepayers of Lac Ste. Anne County have made it clear that they want to be heard! LSARA is an important voice as we speak for a large number of people. 2500 people reading our blog posts in less than 24 hours tells us we are on the right track. IT'S A MATTER OF DOLLARS AND SENSE. 2023 Memberships are now available. $10 each or $20 per Family


Friday, October 27, 2017

NEW LSAC REEVE AND DEPUTY REEVE APPOINTED


Since the LSAC Web Site still has not updated the new Councillors information, LSARA would like to welcome the new Council and Congratulations to the new "REEVE" (not mayor) Joe Blakeman and Deputy Reeve Nick Gelych.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

LSARA Welcomes the New Council

LSARA Welcomes the New CounciL

The last four years have seen many changes in the County of Lac Ste Anne. Many of them have been changes the Ratepayers wanted in more consultation opportunities. Some of those issues were the New Administration Building, introduction of utility based Landfill fees, proposed Land Use Bylaw changes, RV proposed bylaws, loss of two Councillors with no by elections.

Monday, October 16, 2017

TODAY IS THE DAY FOR CHANGE


TODAY IS THE DAY FOR CHANGE

Today is the day we all go to the polls to choose who we want to represent us for the next four years. All five incumbents are seeking reelection. 

Mayor Hegy is seeking a second term for Division 2. Ever wonder how a BRAND NEW Councillor gets the top job? We sure have.

Saturday, October 14, 2017

THE TIME IS NOW

THE TIME IS NOW

Another term for the LSAC Municipal Council has elapsed and the Electorate are preparing to vote on Oct 16 for division representatives. While it is often difficult, if not impossible to grab the attention of our elected officials while they are in office, Election Day provides voters the once-in-four-year opportunity to pass judgment on promises kept or not kept during the term of this Municipal Council and an opportunity to make a change if warranted.

Friday, October 13, 2017

LSARA REVIEW of the Lac Ste. Anne Governance Process and Practices Report


LSARA REVIEW                             
LAC STE. ANNE COUNTY FARMER REPORT

Russell Farmer and Associates Consulting Ltd.
A Report for Lac Ste Anne County
Administration Building – Governance Processes and Practices


What is in our Review and in the Farmer Report

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

YOUR COUNTY'S FUTURE IS IN YOUR VOTE


The Quotes That We Need to Remember

Throughout the past few years the Lac Ste. Anne Ratepayers Association have been told many interesting responses to our quests for transparency. In the following days we will be posting some quotes that remind us all "WHY WE NEED TO VOTE"!!

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Isn’t it amazing

Isn’t it amazing

By David Chawner

Isn’t it amazing – there are people, including councillor/s, complaining about “ all the negativity in the media” and yet there is a simple solution – all Council has to do is be honest and straight forward with the people who will have to pay the bills! Frankly, if they are referring to me, I DON’T CARE. If I ask a question I expect to get an honest answer, which is my RIGHT – it’s MY money (and yours), not silence or B.S. The M.G.A. (Municipal Govt. Act) says – “all information that can be made public – should be” – and the restrictions are minimal.

Mr. Hegy’s pitch for a second term as councillor

Mr. Hegy’s pitch for a second term as councillor

By David Chawner 

He seems to have forgotten a few of his “accomplishments” –

Thursday, October 5, 2017

County seeks to counter spread of false information Aug 30th

County seeks to counter spread of false information Aug 30th



By David Chawner 

         Lac Ste. Anne County’s recent advertisement “Straight Talk About County Finances” in which they allege that “misleading information about County finances has been spread” shows the County’s 2016 long-term debt as being $1.370,470. Under the Municipal Govt. Act (M.G.A.), municipalities are required to provide Municipal Affairs Dept. with audited financial statements which the Dept. then posts on their website (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B69V6QH-ValArZDc3SnVMYTZmSjA/view). 

An open letter to Mayor & Council, Lac Ste. Anne County


An open letter to Mayor & Council, Lac Ste. Anne County

 By David Chawner

Oh dear, Oh dear, Oh dear I was told that a councillor or councillors is/are upset about all the negative comments in the media …. (I hope they don’t mean me!)

Monday, October 2, 2017

Division 1,2,3 Forum Review

Division 1,2,3 Forum Review

The Second Meet The Candidates Forum hosted by LSARA on September 28th was another resounding success. This time Division One, Divisions 2 and 3 were invited. Lorne Olsvik Division 1 (acclaimed) Division 2 Mel Fundytus, Bob Clark, Nick Gelych and Brad Javorsky.

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Joe Blakeman | Reeve, Councillor, Division 5

Email jblakeman@lsac.ca Ph. 780 918-1916


Lorne Olsvik | Councillor, Div. 1

Email lolsvik@lsac.ca Ph. 780 937-5360


Nick Gelych | Councillor, Div.2

Email ngelych@lsac.ca Ph. 780 9039393


George Vaughan | Councillor, Div. 3

Email gvaughan@lsac.ca Ph. 780 967-3469


Keven Lovich | Councillor, Div. 4

Email klovich@lsac.ca Ph. 780 785-8153


Ross Bohnet | Councillor, Div. 6

Email rbohnet@lsac.ca Ph. 780 786-4290


Lloyd Giebelhaus | Councillor, Div. 7

Email lgiebelhaus@lsac.ca Ph. 780 785-2095

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