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Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission (LRWSC) will complete significant maintenance at its various transfer sites during the month of August and September. The scope of these repairs requires that they shut down the various sites for a period of up to two weeks to complete the work.  In order to accommodate the public during these times, an alternate opening schedule will be available, as listed below. 

Please go to the following alternate designated site during these times.  Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete these significant repairs.

Municipal property tax notices were recently mailed out to Lacombe County ratepayers and should be appearing in mailboxes in the coming week. If you do not receive your 2020 tax notice by mid-July, please contact Lacombe County’s Assessment Department at 403-782-6601.

“We encourage ratepayers to be proactive and make sure their tax notice was received by Lacombe County,” said Michael Minchin, Director of Corporate Services. “This year’s property tax payment deadline has been extended to September 30, 2020 to better align with the education requisition deadline for non-residential properties.”

With Canada Day celebrations approaching, Lacombe County reminds all residents that a fireworks permit is required if you wish to sell, purchase or set off fireworks within Lacombe County.

“Canada Day is a popular occasion to set off fireworks, but regardless of the time of the year, a permit is required within Lacombe County if you plan on shooting off fireworks,” says Drayton Bussiere Lacombe County Fire Chief. “Lacombe County regulates the use of fireworks through a permitting system. All you have to do is fill out and submit a Fireworks Permit form.”

Lacombe County office and public works building will fully reopen to the public on Monday, June 22, 2020, after the County reduced access to its buildings in mid-March as a response to the COVID-19 public health crisis.

“While COVID-19 continues to be a concern for us, we are excited to reopen our doors fully to the public in a manner that is safe for both staff and visitors to our offices,” said Tim Timmons, County Manager for Lacombe County. “We ask that everyone follows the safety measures put in place so that our staff are protected and are able to continue providing top-notch service.”

There will be several changes for visitors should be aware of:

1. Hand sanitizing stations are available upon entering our office to limit the spread of germs.
2. Physical distancing (2-metres/6 feet) must be adhered to.
3. Visitors attending meetings with staff are required to fill out a questionnaire for contact-tracing purposes.
4. Customers will be asked for their name and phone number for contact tracing purposes.
5. Protective barriers have been installed and will remain in place until the COVID-19 public health crisis has been resolved.
6. Masks will be provided for anyone who wishes to use them.

A road closure due to Lacombe Area West Servicing Project construction will begin on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. The closure is to facilitate the construction for the west area servicing project, and will impact Range Road 27-1 (Fairview Road), extending north from Highway 12 to Township Road 41-0.

A detour will be in place. Please watch for and obey posted signage. The road will be closed until August 15, 2020 (weather permitting).

Click "Read More" to see a map of the impacted area and the detour route.

Crews are working on minor bridge work on Township Road 414, near Range Road 21. The project is expected to run throughout the summer until August 31, 2020 (weather permitting), and includes the construction of a precast girder bridge.

Please drive with caution in the area and obey all construction signs.

Click "Read More" to see a map of the impacted area.

The County’s Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) were adopted in July 2017. A full review of the MDP and LUB is completed every year, to evaluate the success or failure of the policies within the plans and to indicate if the policies are meeting the plan's objectives.

The Municipal Development Plan & Land Use Bylaw 2019 Review - Annual Report & Monitoring Matrix is attached below. This review has identified some areas for improvement in the plans, to which amendments are proposed. Staff have also found some housekeeping amendments. Bylaw 1318/20 proposes a number of amendments to the MDP and Bylaw 1317/20 proposes a number of amendments to the LUB.

Lacombe County is holding a Public Hearing to present the proposed amendments and allow members of the public to provide input into the proposed amendments before adoption:

Public Hearing
July 9, 2020
9:00 am
Lacombe County office - Council Chambers / Virtually via Zoom

Construction work is happening on Centreview Road (Twp Road 412) from Lockhard Road (Range Road 25) west to Hwy 766 (Range Road 33) from June 1 to July 31, 2020 (weather permitting). Work includes grade widening and installation of bridge culverts, among other work.

Please drive with caution in this area and obey all construction signs.

Click "Read More" to see a map of the impacted area.