October 2013
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through downtown Lacombe which not
only benefits existing residents and busi-
nesses alike, but increased opportunity
for new business to be developed along
this corridor. Better yet, Lancombe will
now make the determinations about how
businesses develop along this roadway
without having to seek provincial permis-
sion. More remarkably, under the city’s
management, the improvements to Hwy
2A were completed some $1.5 million
under budget. As Mayor Christie says,
“That’s an achievement which makes me
especially proud as a Mayor ... to know
that we have a staff who works efficiently
and effectively to make sure we’re being
good stewards of the money we collect in
taxes.”
Both Christie and MacQuarrie view
the road enhancements as vital to strate-
gies resulting in the revitalization of La-
combe’s downtown district.
COMMUNITY
COLLABORATION
There have been other enhancements
which beneficially impact area residents.
To put that in perspective, Director of In-
