The City of Lacombe will conduct a municipal census from April 2 to June 20.
In the week before April 2, each household will receive information and a unique PIN to complete the census online at www.lacombe.ca/census. The census will be available from 8 a.m. on April 2 to 8 p.m. on June 20.
“Lacombe is growing, and the city needs accurate, up-to-date population information in order to maximize on the various grants we receive from the provincial and federal governments,” said Mayor Grant Creasey in a statement.
“Many of these grants are calculated on a per capita basis. When you count yourself in, your city receives $210 per person in grant dollars that support our roads, policing, social programs, and other important municipal services.”
A kiosk be set up at City Hall for those with limited access to computers. Lacombe and District Family and Community Support Services has offered in-person assistance to those needing help. Residents can also phone 403-302-8551 to complete the census.
Everyone who completes the census online will be entered into a random draw for Kinsmen Aquatic Centre family pool passes.
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Enumerators will begin collecting census data on April 15 by visiting households that have not responded online.
When an enumerator comes to a residence and finds no one home, information will be left on the door indicating that the census worker was there. The resident can then contact the enumerator to arrange a convenient time for the worker to return.