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The Lacombe Research and Development Centre Closure Response Task Force is welcoming the release of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri Food report, Science in Canadian Agriculture and the Closure of Research Centres, which includes a clear recommendation to pause and reverse proposed closures of federal agricultural research facilities, including the Lacombe Research and Development Centre (LRDC).

Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3–9, 2026) is a national initiative that encourages residents to take simple, practical steps to be better prepared before an emergency occurs

A Fire Restriction will come into effect at NOON (12:00 p.m.) on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, for all of Lacombe County due to exceptionally dry, windy conditions and a lack of foreseeable precipitation. 

Lacombe County will begin road construction on Range Road 25‑0 (from Twp Rd 40‑2 to Twp Rd 39‑4) starting Monday, May 11, 2026.

Producers planning to use strychnine will be required to complete FREE, online Strychnine Stewardship Training prior to purchasing or applying the product.

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency has approved emergency access to strychnine for the control of Richardson’s ground squirrels in response to increased infestations impacting agricultural operations.

Lacombe County Paving Projects are scheduled to begin May 1, 2026. This year, we have contracted Central City Asphalt Ltd. to pave a number of roads in Lacombe County.

A Fire Advisory will come into effect at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026, for all of Lacombe County due to warm temperatures, windy conditions, and little to no anticipated precipitation in the coming days.

Lacombe County Council has approved the 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw, setting municipal tax rates for the upcoming year and enabling the issuance of 2026 property tax notices.