Council

City of Lacombe Mayor Thalia Hibbs and Lacombe County Reeve John Ireland have been invited to appear as witnesses before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri‑Food to speak on the impacts of the federal government’s planned closure of the Lacombe Research and Development Centre.

The City of Lacombe and Lacombe County are taking coordinated action following the federal government’s announced closure of the Lacombe Research and Development Centre (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada).

Lacombe County is expressing deep concern and disappointment following the federal government’s sudden announcement that the Lacombe Research and Development Centre will be closed. This long‑standing agricultural research station has been a cornerstone of innovation, scientific advancement, and community identity in Central Alberta for more than a century.

This Year in Review highlights the milestones that shaped our County—showing how collaboration and forward-thinking policies are building a stronger future for everyone.

Lacombe County Council elects Reeve John Ireland and Deputy Reeve Dwayne West during the 2025 Organizational Meeting.

Here are the official results of Lacombe County's 2025 Municipal Election.

Check out the unofficial results of Lacombe County’s 2025 municipal election.  Official results will be published at noon on Friday, October 24, 2025. 

Lacombe County residents will head to the polls this fall as part of Alberta’s municipal election on Monday, October 20, 2025.

The following individuals are the Official Candidates running for Lacombe County Council in the 2025 Municipal Election.