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On June 18, Lacombe County officially opened the Kuhnen Natural Area to the public. Located on the eastern side of Lacombe County, the public space features 65 acres of land running along the north side of the Red Deer River.

“The gift of this land from the Kuhnen Family exemplifies the importance community residents place on managing green space for the betterment of current and future generations,” said Reeve Paula Law. “We appreciate this priceless gift from the Kuhnens, and are proud to protect these lands, for everyone to come out and spend time in nature.”

Local long-time residents, Frank and Rosalie Kuhnen, generously donated this land to Lacombe County, who will ensure the area remains in a natural state for the public to use for passive recreational purposes.

With Canada Day celebrations approaching, Lacombe County reminds all residents that a fireworks permit is required if you wish to sell, purchase or set off fireworks within the province of Alberta.

“Although there has been some changes to the Alberta Fire Code, Lacombe County continues to regulate the use of fireworks through a permitting system,” says Drayton Bussiere Lacombe County Fire Chief. “Canada Day is a popular occasion to set off fireworks, but regardless of the time of the year, a permit is required within Lacombe County if you plan on shooting off fireworks.”

Lacombe County invites the public and media to celebrate the grand opening of Kuhnen Natural Area.

Date: June 18, 2019

Time: 12 - 2 PM

Features: FREE barbecue and tours of the area.

Location: The Kuhnen Natural Area is located south of Alix and is accessed off of Range Road 23-0, south of Highway 11.

Crews will start work on a bridge construction on June 10 on Range Road 25-5 (Jones Creek bridge - NW 20-39-25 W4). The project is expected to be completed by July 5, 2019 (weather permitting). Minor traffic delays are expected. Please drive safely and with caution around the construction crew. Click "read more" to see a map of the project.

Municipal property tax notices were recently mailed out to Lacombe County ratepayers and should be appearing in mailboxes in the coming week. If you do not receive your 2019 tax notice by the end of June, please contact Lacombe County’s Assessment Department at 403-782-6601.

“We encourage ratepayers to be proactive and make sure their tax notice was received,” said Michael Minchin, Manager of Corporate Services. “To avoid all penalties, tax payments must be received by last business day in August.”

(Lacombe, Alberta, June 5, 2019) –

The Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission (LRWSC) is pleased to announce the purchase of two new pieces of equipment to enhance our operations that will greatly reduce atmospheric emissions and costs.

The first piece of equipment LRWSC has purchased is an Air Burner S-220 (Figure 1).  This equipment will be used to replace the current practice of “open-pit burning” of wood waste at the Prentiss Landfill Site.