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2024 Environmental Stewardship Award now open for nominations!

Over the past three years, Lacombe County has shone a light on remarkable individuals and groups with the Environmental Stewardship Award, celebrating their dedication to ecological conservation on their properties within the county. This award, previously limited to individuals, is now open to community non-government organizations as well.

Nomination Process:

• Open Period: July 15, 2024, to September 30, 2024.
• How to Nominate: Submit nominations in person or via email to jberry@lacombecounty.com....

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...