Lacombe County reminds ratepayers that fire permit season starts on March 1, 2021. Burning without a fire permit can result in a hefty fine. 

Ratepayers can submit their fire permits 24/7 online through the Lacombe County website (www.lacombecounty.com) or through the my Lacombe County app (iPhone users only). They can also request permits in person at the Lacombe County Office or by calling 403-782-8959 during business hours.

“It’s about public safety and burning responsibly,” said Bussiere. “Fire permits are free of charge and easy to obtain, yet we continue to have situations where people don’t take out a permit and can be charged under the bylaw. The intent of fire permit requirements is simply to ensure the safety of Lacombe County residents and their neighbours.”

Notice is given that on February 10, 2021, 1574994 Alberta Ltd.  o/a  McKay Ranch was issued an Approval to place fill in wetlands located in SW 25-39-27-W4M.

Further information may be obtained from:

Environment and Parks
Red Deer-North Saskatchewan Region

Lacombe County has a great summer seasonal job opportunity for an individual to gain first-hand, real-life, practical experience and training in municipal government.

Throughout July and August, you will gain valuable experience in a professional municipal office setting. You will develop your customer service skills, enhance your Microsoft Office proficiency, become familiar with Lacombe County programs and services, provide assistance to the Finance team, learn new software systems and develop your ability to work in a team environment.

pdf Office Summer Student 2021 (153 KB)

Please forward your application to: E-mail: | Fax: 403.782.3820 | www.lacombecounty.com
Preference will be given to applications received prior to March 15, 2021, however, this competition will remain open until the position is filled.

Learn how to care for your trees and protect them from pests and disease at a free Tree Care Webinar, featuring guest speaker Toso Bozic, ISA certified arborist and tree expert from Yard Whispers.

In this 1.5 hour webinar co-hosted by Red Deer County and Lacombe County, participants will learn basic pruning techniques, when and how much to prune, and common mistakes to avoid when pruning. Identifying tree pests and diseases, effective treatment options, and tips for prevention will also be discussed. This webinar is open to anyone interested in learning more about tree health.

The webinar will be held on March 11 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Pre-registration is required. To register, visit www.rdcounty.ca/trees. For more information, call Red Deer County Agricultural Services at 403.342.8654, email .

Alberta Transportation is developing an interim plan for Highway 11, between Red Deer and Eckville to improve both traffic capacity and traffic safety. We want to hear what your concerns are.

Please visit the on-line engagement link to find out more information and add to the discussion:
https://vertisee.mcelhanney.com/Highway11FPS/

pdf Highway 11 Twinning info (4.23 MB)

Lacombe Council recently approved an updated Joint Economic Area Agreement (JEAA). Initially adopted in 2007, the discussion around updating the document was initiated as part of the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework signed between the municipalities last year. The revisions made to the JEAA encompass the long-standing history of collaboration between the City and County and provides updates necessary to reflect our current situation in.

The bulk of the original 2007 JEAA has not changed significantly. The main changes to note are:

• The tax sharing revenue pool will be reduced by the County's cost of providing services such as snow removal, road maintenance, mowing, fire services, and other work related to ongoing municipal servicing requirements.
• The area covered by the agreement will expand slightly to reflect additional lands in the County that can be serviced with City water and wastewater. In return, the County will share a portion of the municipal taxes generated from these lands as they are developed.

Lacombe County has an exciting 4-month job opportunity for an innovative individual who has a strong knowledge of a variety of hardware and software platforms, has a passion for troubleshooting system operating and hardware issues, and who prides themselves on being able to effectively assist others when providing technical support.

Over the summer, you will work collaboratively with the I.T. department on a broad range of projects that are focused on promoting modern technology solutions to improve and enhance the services of Lacombe County.

pdf IT Technician Summer Student 2021 (208 KB)