Lacombe City Council is proceeding with the construction of the West Area Servicing project by awarding major construction contracts following a rigorous tendering process.

“Council is pleased to see this project move forward, and we look forward to the positive impact it will have on the local and regional economies,” said City of Lacombe Mayor Grant Creasey. “The City of Lacombe is working collaboratively with Lacombe County to ensure that growth and development along our borders is beneficial to both municipalities.”

“These construction contracts are an important first step for the West Area Servicing project, which will ensure continued growth in our region,” said Lacombe County Reeve Paula Law. “This project will have a positive, long-term impact on the local economy for both Lacombe County and the City of Lacombe, and is an example of how rural-urban municipalities can successfully work together.”

During the upcoming winter months, Lacombe County’s brushing crews (when available,) will be performing selective brushing, for maintenance purposes, in our Right-of-Ways. This includes the streets and back alleys within the Hamlet of Mirror.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dale Kary, Lacombe County Maintenance Foreman at 403-304-0424, or the Lacombe County Public Works Shop at 403-782-3567.

With colder weather here, Lacombe County would like to encourage people with ice fishing huts on local lakes about the Take it Off program for Gull Lake, Sylvan Lake, and Buffalo Lake. 

“Most of the people on the lakes seem to understand the importance are taking their huts and garbage out with them before spring arrives and the Take it Off program is a great way to protect our water resources,” said Lacombe County Environmental Coordinator Jennifer Berry. “We do remind people that they need to re-register each year to get their identification card.” 

Why is it important to register your ice hut?

Registering is completely voluntary and it ensures that each hut is accounted for at the end of the ice fishing season, reducing the likelihood of ice huts falling through the ice in the spring and polluting the lake. This not only helps to protect the environment, but also ensures the safety of the animals who depend on that water source, as well as lake users throughout the year. Registration of huts also protects ice fishing huts from vandalism and theft, and helps identify the owner of ice huts in the event of any issues related to ice hut property. 

Pursuant to Municipal Government Act M-26.1 534(1) Lacombe County hereby provides notice to any person having an interest in land that is adjacent to lands which Lacombe County has
constructed a public road. Persons entitled to compensation from the municipality for loss of or the permanent lessening of use of that person’s land caused by the public work are advised to
make a claim within 60 days after this notice is published. The following roads have been completed as of December 14, 2018:

Project Number: C4143
Description: South of 27 28 29 & 30-41-25 W4;
                    South of 25 26 & SE 27-41-26 W4
                    Twp Rd 41-4
                    (Jct of Rge Rd 25-2 west 6.5 miles to Rge Rd 26-2.5)

The Lacombe Regional Emergency Management Partnership (LREMP) is seeking interested parties to submit non-binding Proposals for the provision of services as set out in this Request for Proposal (RFP) in Schedule “A”. This RFP does not commit the LREMP to award a contract or pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a Proposal, or attendance at a meeting with staff.

Refer all Proposal inquires, by email, to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The alternate contact is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Inquiries will be accepted up to two (2) business days before closing time.

RFP submissions shall be made electronically in either a Microsoft Word or PDF format, and must be received by 4:00 pm, January 31, 2019. Any proposals received after this date shall not be considered.

The full Request for Proposal is here:  pdf Request for Proposal: LREMP Emergency Management Coordinator (381 KB)

On November 30, Lacombe County Council adopted the County’s 2019 interim operating and capital budgets. Following the priorities set out in the County’s Strategic Plan and its long-range road construction and capital equipment replacement plans, the budget reflects the desire to support the maintenance of existing service levels while managing the County’s spending in a responsible manner that reflects the current economic situation.

The $55,212,370 interim operating budget is balanced and supported by a 2.0% property tax rate increase for residential properties, a 3.5% tax rate increase for farmland and 4.5% property tax rate increase for all other properties and a transfer of $67,630 from the tax rate stabilization reserve. The 2.0% property tax rate increase represents an additional $20.04 in taxes on a $400,000 residential property. 

Pursuant to Municipal Government Act M-26.1 534(1) Lacombe County hereby provides notice to any person having an interest in land that is adjacent to lands which Lacombe County has
constructed a public road. Persons entitled to compensation from the municipality for loss of or the permanent lessening of use of that person’s land caused by the public work are advised to
make a claim within 60 days after this notice is published.

The following bridge construction have been completed as of November 28, 2018:
Project Number              Description
BF06964                          Whelp Brook – Township Road 40-5.5
                                      (SW 36-40-27 W4)

BF00740                          Blindman River Twp Rd 394
                                      (SW 29-39-28 W4)

BF01515                          Medicine River Bridge
                                      (NW 36-40-4 W5)

Lacombe County is proud to announce the winners of our 2018 State of the Environment Photo Contest. We received so many amazing shots, but these were the winning submissions for this year. Thank you to everyone who submitted photos for our contest!

First Place – Vicki Heidt	Second Place - Ron Prins	Third Place - Jon Pfenghanssi