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Notice of Road Closure and Detour for Bridge Construction

UPDATE (July 8, 2025) | Work on this project will begin on July 14, 2025, a week earlier than expected. Please drive with caution and obey all signs.

Lacombe County will begin bridge replacement work on Bridge File 1759, located at SW 5-41-24 W4M (a tributary to Parlby Creek), starting July 14, 2025. As part of this project, a section of Range Road 24-5 will be closed to through traffic and accessible to local traffic only. The road closure is necessary to safely complete the demolition and...

Ticks in Lacombe County | What you need to know

You might not think of ticks when you think of Lacombe County, but they are here! Recently, ticks were found in Soper Natural Area (east of Blackfalds). Do you know what to do if you find a tick on you, a family member, or a pet?

Ticks are most active in warmer months and can be found in tall grass, wooded areas, and even urban parks. While most ticks are harmless, some can carry Lyme disease—a serious bacterial infection that can affect both people and animals if not treated early.

If You Find a...

Lacombe County expands solar capacity at satellite shops

Lacombe County continues to make strides toward greater energy efficiency and long-term cost savings with recent solar expansions at its two satellite shop locations: the Tees Shop and the Rainy Creek Shop near Sylvan Lake. These projects were made possible with support from the Government of Alberta through the Municipal Electricity Generation Program administered by the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC).

Originally constructed in 2016 with 10.2 kW solar arrays, both facilities received major...

Important Updates to Lacombe County’s Dog Control Bylaw

As of June 2025, Lacombe County’s Dog Control Bylaw (1438/25) has been modernized to provide clearer rules, better protect public spaces, and streamline enforcement. Key changes include:

1. Definitions & Scope
   The bylaw now spells out exactly where and when it applies—and what terms like “Service Dog,” “Microchipped,” and “Dispose” (dog waste) mean—so everyone knows the rules.
2. Leash & Nuisance Rules
   All dogs must be on-leash unless in a designated off-leash area. Owners are responsible for immediately...

READ ME | June 2025 County News is here!

The latest edition of County News is now available. In this issue, you’ll find:

• Important reminders about stop sign safety

• A full breakdown of the updated Dog Control Bylaw, including a new no-dog zone at Sandy Point Beach

• An invitation to help shape the future of the Abma Pit site

• Information for those considering a run for County Council in the 2025 municipal election

• A wrap-up of Farm Safety Day

• Updates on summer road construction projects

• Details on how to nominate someone for the 2025 Farm Family...