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Join us August 8 for a Ag Farm and ALUS Tour Copy
Posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 04:02 PM
Don't forget to RSVP for our 2024 Farm Tour! Join us for a day in Lacombe County, as we explore local farms and Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) projects.
Tour DetailsArrive 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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SURVEY | Renewable Energy Projects on Agricultural Lands
Posted on Monday, July 29, 2024 03:57 PM
Agricultural landowners are invited by Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation to complete the Renewable Energy Projects on Agricultural Land Questionnaire. This questionnaire will be your opportunity to provide perspective and feedback on challenges and opportunities around developing renewable energy on agricultural land. The responses gathered from this questionnaire will help refine tools and criteria to assess the suitability of agricultural land for renewable energy development while ensuring...
Lacombe County producers may be eligible for the Federal Livestock Deferral Provision
Posted on Friday, July 26, 2024 05:55 PM
Farmers in Canada often face unpredictable and challenging weather conditions that can severely impact their operations. To support farmers during such times, the Federal Livestock Deferral Provision offers a critical financial relief mechanism.
This provision is designed for farmers who carry on a farming business in a prescribed region and are forced to sell all or part of their breeding herd due to drought, excess moisture, or flooding. By deferring a portion of the sale proceeds to the...
JULY 26 | Fire Ban reduced to Fire Restriction
Posted on Friday, July 26, 2024 03:58 PM
Effective July 26, 2024, Lacombe County has removed the total Fire Ban, and has implemented a Fire Restriction for all of Lacombe County.
Cooler temperatures and moisture have improved conditions, allowing for recreational fires. Lacombe County will NOT be issuing any fire permits 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
SURVEY | Gull Lake Stabilization Engagement
Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2024 01:52 PM
Agriculture and Irrigation (AGI) is inviting input on a proposed Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) application to amend the water licence for the Blindman River pumping station. If amended, a pressurized filtration system that excludes Prussian carp and eggs would potentially be installed on the Blindman River pump station so water pumping could resume into Gull Lake whenever water levels allow for it.
The pumping ceased in 2011 due to the lake reaching adequate target levels. The lake...