News

Due to the ongoing fire restrictions, the burn/wood areas at Eckville, Bentley and Alix Transfer Stations are now closed and not accepting wood until further notice.

The May 2026 edition of County News is now available online, keeping Lacombe County residents informed on important updates, programs, and community initiatives.

Lacombe County and the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce are partnering for a fourth year on the Farm Family of the Year Award, aiming to recognize the exceptional achievements and contributions of ranch and farm families within our community.

Municipal property assessment and tax notices were mailed to Lacombe County ratepayers on May 1, 2026.If you have not received your notice by June 1, 2026, please contact us. 

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.