General

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. 

Register today for Voyent Alert! - an innovative alerting system that delivers critical information about emergencies such as severe weather, fire risk level changes, road closures, public health notifications, and other important community updates. 

Join us for an informative and engaging FREE workshop with Toso Bozic, who brings 28 years of experience in trees, forestry, and agroforestry. Enjoy learning practical tips to keep your trees healthy and thriving!

Voyent Alert! is a multi-purpose communication service used to send alerts to residents, businesses, and visitors during critical events such as fires or floods, as well as for relevant day-to-day communications, including fire advisories/restrictions/bans, road disruptions, service outages, etc.

Join us on April 15 in Tees or April 16 in Rainy Creek for a free, educational safety inspection aimed at supporting our ag community and promoting Vision Zero—our commitment to safer roads for everyone.