Lacombe County

Lacombe County has released its March 2026 County News, featuring important updates on safety, advocacy, environmental programs, and community engagement. 👉 Read the full March 2026 County News on our website: lacombecounty.com/CountyNews

Please be advised that the Fire Permitting System issues have been resolved. If you need a fire permit, please visit lacombecounty.com/firepermit.

What is rural, really? This question is not necessarily simple to answer but it is a vitally important one. While wide open spaces and low population density are indeed characteristics of many rural areas, we lose so much context and understanding when those alone anchor our definition. In conjunction with our spring convention, RMA launched our new “Rural Is…” campaign that seeks to broaden the scope of the definition of what it means to be “rural.” We’ve focused our lens on seven key characteristics that we believe help define rural, including: local solutions, planning, perseverance, grit, foundation, connection, and resourcefulness. To learn more, visit our new campaign website: vist.ly/4vhx7 What does “rural” mean to you? Comment below or use the hashtag #RuralIs when posting your own content. View the campaign video on YouTube: vist.ly/4vhx5

Please be advised that the Fire Permitting System is currently down, and no fire permits can be issued at this time. We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. For updates, please monitor: - County social media channels -  lacombecounty.com

.@CityofLacombe, @LacombeCounty start pro-#agriculture #taskforce — @ThaliaHibbs @NewsroomGC #cdnpoli youtube.com/watch?v=p5XyRl…

🔥 Fire Permit Season starts March 1!🔥Permits are FREE and available 24/7 at lacombecounty.com. NEW: 24 hours’ notice before advisories, restrictions, or bans. Stay safe & follow permit conditions—never leave fires unattended. #LacombeCounty #FireSafety

Lacombe County Council approved the 2026 Operating & Capital Budgets. Highlights: • $80.3M operating budget • $29M capital budget • Major road & bridge projects • Recreation + utility upgrades • Stable tax rates • Strong financial planning More at: lacombecounty.com

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REMEMBER: Fire bans can happen at any time of year – not just during Fire Permit season. Please visit our website (lacombecounty.com) or albertafirebans.ca for the current information.

FIRE BAN LIFTED | Thanks to the moisture from the recent snow, we have removed the Fire Ban and all fire restrictions in Lacombe County. While this change reflects improved conditions, residents are urged to exercise extreme caution and prioritize fire prevention at all times.

Effective Nov. 3, a complete fire ban is in effect, and no fireworks permits will be issued. We have upgraded the current Fire Advisory to a Fire Ban due to several recent large fires, a continued lack of moisture, & persistent windy conditions. More at lacombecounty.com.

Lacombe County Council has appointed John Ireland (Div. 1) as Reeve and Dwayne West (Div. 4) as Deputy Reeve for a one-year term. Congratulations to both leaders as they continue to serve residents and guide the County’s success! 🔗 lacombecounty.com/news

IT'S OFFICIAL | Here are the official results of Lacombe County's 2025 Municipal Election. A total of 1,529 voters out of a total of 5,660 eligible voters for the affected divisions cast ballots for this election. Visit lacombecounty.com for more details.

Farmer-driven research starts with YOU. Alberta Canola has just launched a province-wide survey to shape future research priorities — and we need your input! Take the survey: albertacanola.com/survey Complete by Oct. 27 for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card. #westcdnag #ABag

Alberta’s farmers are stepping up for a cleaner future! 👏 Let's clean up Alberta, one bag of twine at a time. #CleanFarms

With Election Day approaching, it’s essential to know which services Lacombe County provides and which are the responsibility of the provincial or federal governments. Check out this graphic to understand what Lacombe County is – and isn’t – responsible for delivering.

There are two opportunities for Lacombe County residents to vote before the Municipal Election on October 20. Monday, October 6 | 10AM - 8PM | Lacombe County Office Tuesday, October 14 | 10AM - 8PM | Lacombe County Office Visit lacombecounty.com/election for full details.

🚨 Effective immediately, a Fire Restriction is in place for all of Lacombe County due to dry, windy conditions. 🔥 All fire permits are cancelled & new requests suspended. 🔥 Existing fires must be extinguished. ⚠️ May be upgraded to a Fire Ban anytime. lacombecounty.com

🚨 We’re Hiring: Community Peace Officer (Temporary) We are looking for a confident, approachable, and capable individual to join our team temporarily (maternity leave coverage). 📅 Apply by 8AM, Oct. 10, 2025 📧 Apply to hr@lacombecounty.com 👉lacombecounty.com/careers

STAY IN THE KNOW 📩 Our website has changed! Now you can subscribe to County news updates (instead of individual page updates) — making it easier to get important announcements & events in one place. 👉 lacombecounty.com/subscribe