News

The August 2024 County News online edition is ready to read! In this month's issue, you will find:

Due to continued precipitation and lower temperatures over the last week, Lacombe County is reducing the fire restriction level to a FIRE ADVISORY as of August 15, 2024. 

DEADLINE EXTENDED to August 30, 2024 for Farm Family of the Year nominations.

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.

Agricultural landowners are invited by Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation to complete the Renewable Energy Projects on Agricultural Land Questionnaire. 

Farmers in Canada often face unpredictable and challenging weather conditions that can severely impact their operations. 

Effective July 26, 2024, Lacombe County has removed the total Fire Ban, and has implemented a Fire Restriction for all of Lacombe County.

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.

Lacombe County is excited to be participating in a new provincial pilot project that will allow the use of golf carts on designated public roads.

Lacombe County has upgraded the current Fire Restriction to a Fire Ban due to extremely dry, hot conditions.