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Fire Advisory in place for Lacombe County

Beginning on July 10, 2024, a Fire Advisory is in place for all of Lacombe County due to high temperatures and a lack of expected precipitation in the coming days. These conditions are considered to be ideal "crossover" conditions, with high temperatures and low moisture creating extremely high-risk fire conditions.

During this time, Lacombe County is still issuing fire permits for minor burns, but Lacombe County will not be approving any permits for large-scale burn activity until conditions have improved...

Public Hearing | Town of Bentley Annexation

The Land and Property Rights Tribunal (Tribunal) will conduct a public hearing respecting an application by the Town of Bentley (Town) to annex land from Lacombe County (County). The hearing is scheduled as follows: 

• DATE:            August 15, 2024
• TIME:            10:00 AM
• LOCATION:  This hearing will be conducted via WebEx

The proposed annexation area involves approximately 221 acres (89 hectares) of land. The application states that the proposed annexation provide the Town with land for future...

Lacombe County featured as an Alberta destination during diplomatic economic mission

On a recent diplomatic economic mission to Alberta, thirty international ambassadors from Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and New Zealand explored Lacombe County. This visit, part of a broader initiative by Alberta to showcase its diverse and forward-thinking industries, highlighted Lacombe County and other locations, including Olds College. Lacombe County was chosen for its blend of agriculture, green technology, and industrial innovation.  

“The County’s...

Equipment Auction

Lacombe County is auctioning off several vehicles, a bobcat and a picker. You can find full details and make bids at https://www.GovDeals.com/lacombecountyab.

Included in this auction are the following items:

• 2002 Ford F-550 4WD Mini Pumper Fire Truck
• 2005 Ford F-550 4WD Turbo Diesel Fire Rescue Truck
• 2014 Ford F-550 4WD Crew Cab & Chassis
• 2017 Bobcat 5600 Toolcat
• HIAB Picker

The auction closes on July 18 at 4:00PM. 

Photo Gallery: Equipment Auction will appear here on the public site.

PUBLIC HEARING | Gadsby Lake Recovery Centre

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY’S LAND USE BYLAW

Dr. Ravi Chandiramani, is seeking permission to add a special discretionary use to the Agricultural ‘A’ District of the County’s Land Use Bylaw to consider a “recovery centre” on the N ½ 22-41-23-W4M. The property is located on the north side of Gadsby Lake, north west of the Hamlet of Mirror.

The “recovery centre”, for adult men and women, would be located on 200+ acres of land that includes two 10,000+ square-foot buildings. The organization...