News Releases

(Lacombe, Alberta) – Below are the unofficial results of Lacombe County’s 2017 municipal election.
Official results will be distributed at noon on Friday, October 20, 2017.

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 October 10, 2017:

Project:
Number C0201

Description:
West of 6, 7, 19 & SW 19-40-1 W5
Rge Rd 2-0 (from Twp Rd 41-0; 2 ½ miles north to
North boundary of SW 19-41-1 W5)

For more information, please contact:
Bill Cade
Public Works Supervisor
(403) 782-3567

Lacombe County would like to advise the public on the following projects. These projects could result in detours for people travelling. You can learn more by clicking on the documents below.

• Road Construction: Twp Road 41-4 (Junction of Hwy 792 west 1 mile to Range Road 28-2). Project expected to start on Sept. 29, and be completed in mid-November (weather permitting)
  pdf PUBLIC NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL WORKS C4141 (677 KB)
• Road Construction: Twp Road 40-2 (From the Junction of Range Road 1-2, running 2.5 miles east to Range Road 28-4 (2 miles south of the Town of Bentley). Construction started on August 21, and is expected to be completed at the end of September (weather permitting).
  pdf PUBLIC NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL WORKS C4022 (539 KB)
• Bridge Construction: 1.5 miles North of Highway 12 on Range Road 24-1. This project started on August 21, and is expected to be completed in mid-October (weather permitting)
  pdf PUBLIC NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL WORKS BF8739 (625 KB)
• Bridge Construction: Over Medicine River on Twp Road 392. Project started on July 20, and is expected to be completed in mid-October (weather permitting)
  pdf PUBLIC NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL WORKS BF6914 (810 KB)

 (Lacombe, Alberta, Friday, September 29, 2017) – CP Rail has notified Lacombe County of the following road closures: 

• October 1, 2017 – Range Road 27-4 (between Highway 12 and Township Road 40-2), and Township Road 40-2 (between Range Roads 27-3 and 27-4).
• October 2, 2017 – Township Road 40-2 (between Range Roads 27-2 and 27-4).
• October 3, 2017 – Range Road 27-3 (between Highway 12 and Township Road 40-2), and Township Road 40-2A (east of Range Road 27-3).
• October 4, 2017 – Range Road 27-1 (between Highway 12 and Township Road 40-2).

Traffic will be detoured along local roads during the closure; watch for signs indicating the detour routes.

For more information contact:

Steve Ricketts
CP Rail
587-983-1907

The September County News is here. You can read it online HERE, or stop by the County Office for a copy.

The 2017 Municipal Election is almost here! Advance voting takes place on Oct. 2, 2017, and Election Day is on Oct. 16, 2017. Details on the voting locations are below.

Only eligible voters can participate, and those who vote must follow the voter identification requirements. Learn more here: https://www.lacombecounty.com/index.php/188-council/election/1364-how-do-i-vote

X – Denotes Incumbent

The 2017 municipal election will be held on Monday, October 16, 2017 between 10 am and 8 pm. Advance voting will take place on Monday, October 2, 2017 between 2 pm and 8 pm.

For more information contact:

X – Denotes Incumbent

Candidates have until 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, September 19^th to withdraw their names from consideration for municipal election.

(Lacombe County, September 13, 2017) – Thanks to the cooler temperatures and recent precipitation, Lacombe County has lifted its Fire Ban.

Fire permits are still required for all outdoor fires, excluding fires used for cooking or warming purposes and burning barrels. The public is asked to make sure all fires are completely extinguished before leaving them unattended. Fire permits can be requested through our iPhone app (myLacombeCounty), through our online Fire Permit Request form, over the phone, or in person.

Please visit our website (www.lacombecounty.com) for the most current information.

Lacombe, Alberta (September 11, 2017) – The City of Lacombe and Lacombe County today celebrated a historic milestone with the signing of two significant joint agreements, which lead the way for the servicing and future development of lands near the interchange of Queen Elizabeth II Highway (QE II) and Highway 12 at the western edge of Lacombe.

“The agreements we are signing today mark a significant step forward, and should be regarded as a historic moment for our two communities,” said Lacombe County Reeve Paula Law. “We are honoured to stand here with the City of Lacombe to set in motion the development of the Lacombe West Area Servicing Project, which will provide for future growth and development in both Lacombe County and the City of Lacombe.”

Effective Immediately: Lacombe County has issued a Fire Ban for the County. No new fire permits will be issued, and existing permits are hereby cancelled. 

No burning barrels are permitted under this ban. Fires for cooking or warming purposes, gas/propane stoves, barbeques and portable propane fire pits are permitted, but must be attended at all times.

This ban remains in effect until further notice.

Lacombe, Alberta (August 29, 2017) – City Council endorsed the Joint Economic Servicing and the Capital Project Contribution agreements as proposed, then gave first reading to Bylaw 430, a proposed borrowing bylaw for the undertaking of the West Area Servicing Project.

“The City of Lacombe continues to work with Lacombe County to ensure that growth and development along our borders is beneficial to both municipalities,” said City of Lacombe Mayor Steve Christie. “We are working together in our Joint Economic Area to accommodate rural development and sustainable urban growth in a manner that is mutually acceptable, orderly and efficient.”

“It is exciting to take this next step forward in our Joint Economic Area, which will provide for future growth and development in both Lacombe County and the City of Lacombe,” said Lacombe County Reeve Paula Law. “The Lacombe West Area Servicing Project is a great example of how rural and urban municipalities can work together in providing new opportunities that will benefit all our communities.”

The August County News is here!

You can read it here:  pdf County News August 2017 (4.20 MB)

Alberta Leaders Training is free training presented by the Society of Local Government Managers, in partnership with Alberta Municipal Affairs. It is designed to prepare candidates for the local authority elections by helping them better understand the rigors and demands of elected office, while fostering ethical standards in the election campaign process.

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(Lacombe County, Alberta, August 10, 2017) – Lacombe County invites the public to three grand opening celebrations for some new recreational areas. These new offerings are Anderson Park (east side of Gull Lake), Mary & Cliff Soper Natural Area (east of the Blackfalds Bottle Depot on South Street), and Sandy Point Beach (west side of Gull Lake).

“We are so pleased to offer these areas to people of all ages and interests, so they can enjoy the outdoors in our beautiful county,” said Reeve Paula Law. “Each location provides a different way to enjoy the outdoors, whether it’s playing a game of disc golf, enjoying nature on some quiet trails, or soaking up the sun at the beach.”

Details of these events are as follows:

The July 2017 County News is here! You can read it online, or pick up a copy at the County Administration office.

(Blackfalds, July 13, 2017) – Engine #3 is now in service.

 Lacombe County and the Town of Blackfalds celebrated the official commissioning of the new Rescue / Pumper unit, and invited the community to get a close-up look at the new fire truck.

The state-of-the-art Rescue / Pumper unit, now known as Engine #3, was built by MaxiMetal in Quebec and arrived from Wholesale Fire & Rescue LTD. out of Calgary. The total cost of the unit was $572,344, with a $350,000 Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) grant covering the majority of it. Lacombe County and the Town of Blackfalds split the outstanding amount, each paying $87,000 for the new truck.

(Lacombe, July 11, 2017) – Thanks to the cooler temperatures and recent precipitation, Lacombe County has lifted its Fire Advisory.

Fire permits are still required for all outdoor fires, excluding fires used for cooking or warming purposes and burning barrels. The public is asked to make sure all fires are completely extinguished before leaving them unattended. Fire permits can be requested through our iPhone app (myLacombeCounty), through our online Fire Permit Request form, over the phone, or in person.

Please visit our website (www.lacombecounty.com) for the most current information.

(Lacombe, July 7, 2017) – At its July 6, 2017 meeting, Lacombe County officially adopted the revised Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) – a project that was nearly two (2) years in the making.

The MDP is one of the County’s most important documents as it provides guidance on how the County will develop over the next decade. The LUB is the regulatory document which outlines specific requirements with regard to development while supporting the policies of the MDP. Both of these documents were developed in collaboration with the public under the direction of Council.

(Lacombe, July 6, 2017) – After nearly two years of collaboration, public consultation and review, the Lacombe Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) has been adopted by both councils.

The process started in the fall of 2015, when the City of Lacombe and Lacombe County began the complete overhaul of the IDP.  Stantec Consulting was hired to coordinate the plan and to help engage the public. The IDP is a high-level document that provides policy direction, ensuring development and growth are undertaken in a sustainable and responsible manner.

“With this plan in place, the City and the County have a broad, mutually beneficial land use plan that provides a framework for long-term growth and development,” said Lacombe County Reeve Paula Law. “We are confident that this will help grow this region collaboratively as we explore future opportunities.”

A Fire Advisory has been issued for Lacombe County.

Due to forecasted weather conditions,  we are asking that only necessary burning take place and that all conditions of valid burn permits are strictly adhered to. Campfires and burning barrels are currently allowed but may be restricted if conditions worsen. The public is asked to make sure all fires are completely extinguished before leaving unattended.

If the fire hazard continues to increase, further restrictions may be implemented.

After years of planning and development, an entrepreneurial Lacombe area family and a Red Deer-raised, award-winning California architect have launched an innovative residential community in Lacombe County.

Wilson’s Beach Estates is ready to welcome homeowners to its scenic, family-friendly setting, on the southeast edge of Gull Lake.

Lacombe County Council decided to defer the further study into a potential boat launch at Anderson Park. This boat launch was considered for the east shore of Gull Lake at the County-run Anderson Park, which is located between the Wilson’s Beach and New Saratoga residential subdivisions.

At the June 22, 2017, Council meeting, Council discussed the completed portions of the background study - the Anderson Park Biophysical Assessment and Anderson Park Boat Ramp and Inland Marina Conceptual Options Report. Council has determined they will not be proceeding with the project to provide boat access to the lake, and there will be no further action at this time.

Join the festivities in celebration of Canada 150 on Saturday, July 1, 2017, around Lacombe County. You can find the full details here: on the Lacombe Regional Tourism website.

The City of Lacombe, Town of Blackfalds, Town of Bentley, Town of Eckville, Village of Alix, and Summer Villages of Gull Lake, Sunbreaker Cove, Half Moon Bay are hosting FREE family friendly events and activities.

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 June 23, 2017:

Project
Number     Description
C0321        West of 26 & 35-39-3 W5M
                Rge Rd 3-2 (from Twp Rd 39-4; 2 miles north to Twp Rd 40-0)