Lacombe Fish and Game Association President Greg Lunn, Councillor Cora Hoekstra, Mayor Grant Creasey, Alberta Conservation Association Vice President Ken Kranrod and Thompson-Pallister Bait Company President Brad Pallister at the cheque presentation ceremony at City Hall.  

By rdnewsNOW staff

FISH CONSERVATION

City of Lacombe boosts recreational fishing with Alberta Conservation Association

Feb 13, 2020 | 6:10 AM

LACOMBE- The City of Lacombe has announced a $3000 per year, five-year sponsorship with the Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) to support fish stocking at the Len Thompson Fish Pond Park.

The municipal facility was created and is co-maintained by the Lacombe Fish and Game Association (LFGA).

“Council is definitely aware of the importance of the facility to the local fishing community, and of the angling pressures at the pond due to its increasing popularity,” said Mayor Grant Creasey.

Each year, ACA’s Fish Stocking Project stocks over 100,000 catchable-sized trout across the province to create “catch-and-release” fisheries.

The sponsorship is part of City’s ongoing commitment to maintain the recreation service level at the Len Thompson Fish Pond Park.

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The pond is an important draw in the community, with local businesses and organizations, volunteers and the public supporting a number of activities at the facility throughout the year.

“Our membership is delighted to have the ongoing support of the City to enhance fish stocks at the pond,” said LFGA President Greg Lunn. “This sponsorship will help make fishing opportunities more accessible to local and area youth, and aligns with our goal to promote, through education and programs, the conservation and utilization of fish and wildlife resources for current and future generations.”