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READ ME | July 2024 County News online paper

READ THE COUNTY NEWS ONLINE | The July 2024 County News is out and ready for your reading pleasure! Articles featured in this month's issue include:

•  Lacombe County receives 2024 Planning Award of Merit
• Lacombe County participating in provincial golf cart pilot program

• RSVP TODAY for the August 8 Farm Tour

• Industry Spotlight: Nutrien: Feeding the Future at Nutrien's Joffre Nitrogen facility

• Industry Spotlight: Nova Chemicals: A Lacombe County staple since 1979

• Nominate a Farm Family by August 15

• Sandy...

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY | Fire Restriction in effect for Lacombe County

Effective July 18, 2024, a Fire Restriction is in effect for all of Lacombe County due to the prolonged period of hot weather. At this time, Lacombe County has cancelled current fire permits and has suspended any fire permit requests. We ask that ALL fires are extinguished until conditions improve. 

What IS PERMITTED during a Fire Restriction?

• Safe wood campfires*
• Bylaw-compliant backyard fire pits
• Portable propane fire pits
• Gas or propane stoves and barbecues
• Catalytic or infrared-style heaters

*Safe...

Join us August 8 for a Ag Farm and ALUS Tour

Join us for a day in Lacombe County, as we explore local farms and Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) projects.

Tour Details

Arrive at 9:00AM
The bus leaves from the Lacombe County Office at 9:30 AM, and returns at approximately 4:30 PM
Cost: $54.58
Lunch will be provided.

REGISTER TODAY online via Eventbrite, or call 403-782-8959.
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Tour stops include:

Sandy Point Beach is now more accessible: Introducing the Mobi-mat and beach accessible wheelchair!

Lacombe County is ready to officially launch our new Mobi-mat and beach accessible wheelchair (MobiChair) at Sandy Point Beach! These new amenities -derived from a County staff innovation initiative - will ensure the beach is accessible for everyone, whether they have a mobility impairment or simply find it challenging to navigate the sandy terrain. The Mobi-mat and MobiChair are here to help users fully enjoy the beach experience.

The Mobi-mat, located next to the washrooms at Sandy Point Beach, can be used by anyone with...

Lacombe County recognized with Award of Merit for review process

Lacombe County has been awarded the 2024 Planning Award of Merit for Implementation Success by the Alberta Professional Planners Institute. 

This Award recognizes Lacombe County’s annual review process of the Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw as a highly innovative, forward-thinking, and collaborative approach to ensure the County’s planning framework remains up-to-date and aligned with our community’s vision and ongoing trends in planning. 

The Award was presented to Lacombe County Planning Services...