By rdnewsNOW staff

LEN THOMPSON FISH POND PARK

City of Lacombe partners with ACA to promote fishing

Jan 30, 2020 | 6:20 AM

LACOMBE- Council has approved a $3,000, five-year sponsorship of the Alberta Conservation Association’s (ACA) fish stocking program at the Len Thompson Fish Pond Park.

In return, the ACA offered the City sponsor recognition, with mentions in print ads, monthly newsletters, and social media posts, plus a clickable link on the ‘Corporate Partners in Conservation section of the ACA webpage to a short profile on the City’s contribution.

The park is an important recreational hub in the community, with local organizations, volunteers and the public supporting a number of activities at the facility.

The Thompson-Pallister Bait Company sponsors the ACA’s annual Kids Can Catch Program. The Lacombe Fish & Game Association hosts the Lacombe Kids Can Catch event, and at the event, ACA volunteers and Lacombe families help to stock the pond, while socializing and learning to fish at this popular spring outdoor community event.

In 2019, the Thompson-Pallister Bait Company, with the support of the City, Echo Lacombe and others, installed the “World’s Largest Lure” tourist attraction at the park, elevating the profile of the facility as a regional fishing and tourism destination.

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“Council understands that fisheries biologists have reported the need to increase trout stock levels in the pond to ease the angling pressure and maintain good fishing opportunities for local families and visitors,” said Mayor Grant Creasey. “By supporting this initiative, we hope to make recreational fishing accessible to more people, especially children and youth, so that they can enjoy getting back to nature and bonding with family and friends.”