Public Engagement

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.

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. 

Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation has submitted an application to Alberta Environment and Protected Areas to remove the suspension on the Water Act licence for lake stabilization.

With AAFC research centres and programs facing closure, Canadians are being urged to speak up for the science that supports our food system and farming communities nationwide. Petition deadline is April 3, 2026.

Cleanfarms—in partnership with the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) —is excited to kick-off the second edition of The Great Twine Round-Up contest for Alberta farmers and ranchers. Starting January 19, 2026, Albertans are encouraged to bring in bags of clean, used plastic baler twine for recycling, to earn a chance at winning one of four $3,000 cash prizes for their local 4-H club or Alberta-based ag charity of choice.

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

Lacombe County is currently accepting applications for the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) and the Assessment Review Board (ARB). These boards are vital to ensuring fair and independent decision-making on matters such as development, subdivisions, stop orders, and property assessment complaints.

Do you enjoy taking photos of landscapes, wildlife, or special moments in nature? Lacombe County invites you to showcase your talent in the 2025 Environmental Photo Contest, running October 1–31, 2025.