Canada Post Strike: Reminder (Mail Disruption)

During the current postal strike, Lamont County is working on all alternatives for accounts payable and invoicing, including any outstanding tax payments or land title requests. With no mail delivery, options include in person at the Admin. Building, online banking, after-hours drop box, and courier delivery. Please be patient as the strike continues. Contact Administration if an emergent situation occurs.

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Clubroot Screenings Starting

The Agriculture Services Department will be starting random Clubroot inspections within the County on fields planted into canola, mustard and/or cole crops as per Lamont County Policy 6056 Control of Clubroot Disease in Canola. Sanitation procedures as dictated by the Alberta Clubroot Management Plan will be followed. Survey method, reporting form and calculation of disease incidence will exactly follow standard protocols provided by the Alberta Clubroot Management Committee.

As stated in Lamont County Policy 6056 Control of Clubroot Disease in Canola, Section 4) The first positive survey results for an individual field with no prior history of Clubroot will be confirmed by a laboratory test (PCR). If positive lab test (PCR) is found, a second PCR will be requested from lab for guarantee. “When the land is verified positive for clubroot,” the landowner will be notified in writing with a legal notice in accordance with the Province of Alberta Agriculture Pest Act.

If you have any questions or would like a copy of Policy 6056 Control of Clubroot Disease in Canola or the Alberta Clubroot Management Plan please contact (780) 895-2585.