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SAVE THE DATE | Join us on March 21 for a Spring Tune-Up health and safety event

Lacombe County is excited to announce its seventh annual “Spring Tune Up” event on March 21, 2024. Anyone interested in their health, the environment, and farm safety is invited to attend this free event, which will feature a variety of healthcare and safety professionals.

• Date: March 21, 2024
• Time: 10 AM – 3 PM
• Location: Lacombe Memorial Center
• Cost: Free
• BBQ lunch 11 AM – 2:30 PM
• Presentations: Hourly, starting at 10 AM

“The health and safety of our rural community is important to Lacombe County,”...

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE | Bridge Construction on Twp Rd 411A

Notification of Municipal Works for bridge construction on Township Road 411A, over the Medicine River near Leedale.

Construction work will start Monday, February 26, 2024, and includes demolition, bridge replacement and other work in the project scope. Work is expected to last until May 31, 2024 (weather permitting).

Please drive with caution around construction crews, and obey all signs.

2024 YOUTH CHALLENGE | Yi#LOVEALBERTA

Calling Alberta YOUTH! | YI#LOVEALBERTA

Create a short video to show us why you love Alberta— and why others should too! Full contest details and contest rules at
https://www.lovealberta.ca/.

Do you have big dreams for the future? Are you looking for a place that can offer you endless opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed?

The YI#LOVEALBERTA Youth Challenge is designed to engage students in understanding the world in which they live, focusing on citizenship, identity and quality of life. The...

Recognizing Canadian Agriculture Day

As Lacombe County recognizes Canada's Agriculture Day on February 13, 2024, it's a prime opportunity to honor and express our deep appreciation for our local producers, as well as those beyond our borders, who play a pivotal role in feeding the world. This day shines a light on the immense efforts and dedication of agricultural producers within Lacombe County, whose commitment to the land and to our community ensures that our tables are always abundant with nutritious and delicious produce.

AgKnow | Shape mental health programs with your voice!

Calling all ALBERTA FARMERS! Mental health initiatives for farmers are rolling out across Canada. Your input, and the input of producers like you, is vital to creating solutions tailored specifically to the needs of Albertan farmers. Share your experiences to directly influence policies, procedures, and programs aimed at improving farmers’ mental health within your community.

In partnership with farms across Alberta, AgKnow is driving meaningful change in mental health support for farming...