Council

The Lacombe Research and Development Centre (LRDC) Joint Task Force is disappointed by the federal government's decision not to revisit the closure of the LRDC following recommendations made by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.

In recognition of this remarkable legacy, Lacombe County Deputy Reeve Dwayne West presented the Otto family with a 125 Year Farm Family sign on behalf of Lacombe County.

Lacombe County is holding a PUBLIC HEARING to hear your feedback on the proposed bylaw changes that would update lands designated as Reserve under previous iterations of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) to the appropriate designation under the current MGA and designate lands which are currently being managed as Municipal Reserve, Environmental Reserve, and Public Utility Lot to the appropriate designation.

The City of Lacombe is pleased to announce it has been approved for provincial funding to support critical safety upgrades at the Lacombe Regional Airport through Alberta’s Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP).

Lacombe County is strengthening its commitment to maintaining high-quality gravel roads with the addition of a ninth grader division, set to begin operations in early July.

The City of Lacombe and Lacombe County are celebrating a major national milestone following the overwhelming adoption of their joint resolution at the recent Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Annual Convention in Edmonton.

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).

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. 

The City of Lacombe and Lacombe County, together with regional and agricultural partners, are providing an update on federal efforts to review the proposed closure of the Lacombe Research and Development Centre (LRDC).