Lacombe County

PUBLIC MEETING | Town of Eckville/Lacombe County Intermunicipal Development Plan

Lacombe County is updating the Town of Eckville/Lacombe County Intermunicipal Development Plan – and is hosting a Public Meeting. Please join us at the Eckville Legion Hall on Wednesday, June 17th at 7:00 PM to learn more about the Plan Update, and share your feedback!

For more information on how you can participate, please visit www.lacombecounty.com/EckvilleIDP

REGISTER TODAY: From Readiness to Results: Central Alberta’s Investment-Ready Future

You’re invited to the Central Alberta Industry Connector Forum on June 12, 2026, at Olds College.

This unique, action-focused event brings together project developers, procurement teams, HR leaders, and industry partners to connect local businesses with real opportunities.

🔹 Hear directly from major projects about timelines and supplier needs
🔹 Participate in networking sessions and “Deal Dome” meetings
🔹 Explore joint ventures, procurement processes, and access to capital
🔹 Build relationships that can lead to future contracts

Whether you're a supplier, trades business, manufacturer, or professional service provider—this is your opportunity to get ahead.

🔗 Register today (via Eventbrite): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/central-alberta-industry-connector-forum-tickets-1986546009591

(June 2 Update) FIRE RESTRICTIONS LIFTED | ...and our Fire Permit System is up and running!!

✅ While conditions have improved, fire permits are still required for outdoor burning (excluding cooking/warming fires and burning barrels). Thank you for your understanding as we work to resolve the issue.

Visit: www.lacombecounty.com/FirePermits for more details.

Please burn responsibly and follow permit conditions. Remember:
- Never leave fires unattended
- Fully extinguish fires (soak, stir, and soak again)
- Improper burning can result in fines and fire response charges

Apply for a permit or learn more about fire permit conditions at: https://www.lacombecounty.com/FirePermit

COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS | Check out the Council Highlights and see what was discussed at the most recent Lacombe County Council meeting.

https://calendar.lacombecounty.com/meetings/Detail/2026-05-28-0900-Council-Meeting

Council's next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, starting at 9AM.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE PETITION | The Lacombe Research and Development Centre has been a cornerstone of our local agriculture community—supporting farmers, advancing innovation, and strengthening food production across Central Alberta.

A new petition is now calling on the federal government to protect Canada’s agricultural research stations, including Lacombe's, and prevent further losses.

If supporting local agriculture matters to you, learn more and add your voice: https://www.conservative.ca/cpc/protect-canadas-agricultural-research-stations/

Our farming community depends on it.

REMINDER | Mandatory Strychnine Stewardship Training for Producers

All producers who intend to purchase or use strychnine must complete the approved Strychnine Stewardship Training BEFORE purchasing the product. **Lacombe County will receive a limited quantity of strychnine in early-mid June.**

The course is delivered online and MUST be completed prior to product purchase. The training provides essential instruction on:
- Proper handling and application
- Regulatory compliance
- Environmental safety

You can access the FREE training here: 👉 https://strychnine-stewardship-training.thinkific.com/courses/producers

For technical questions about the Strychnine Stewardship Training Program, please contact: [email protected].

Learn more at: www.lacombecounty.com.

LACOMBE COUNTY ALERT SYSTEM | We recently launched Voyent Alert!, a new multi-purpose communication service designed to keep our residents informed and safe! Emergency alerts can provide critical updates during wildfires, flooding, winter storms, or evacuations. We are using Voyent Alert! to notify subscribers about critical events, as well as day-to-day notifications on fire advisories/restrictions/bans, road disruptions, and service outages.

** Sign up for Voyent Alert! today: www.lacombecounty.com/alert **

✅ Choose the locations important to you
✅ Receive alerts by text, email, or phone (or by downloading the Voyent Alert app)
✅ Get trusted information when it matters most

POWER OUTAGE | FortisAlberta has informed us of a planned outage for 35 customers near Sunbreaker Cove on Friday, May 29, 2026 from 10AM - 11AM.

Impacted residences should have received a phone call from Fortis. If you have any questions, please call 310-WIRE (9473)

JOB ALERT | Lacombe County is looking for a dependable, hands-on individual to fill a Permanent Full-Time Parts Runner / Yard Person position. If you enjoy staying busy, working outdoors, and being part of a team that keeps operations running smoothly, this could be a great fit!

📅 Apply by: June 12, 2026 (8:00 AM)
📧 Send your application to: [email protected]
Learn more at: www.lacombecounty.com/careers

🔧 What you’ll do:
- Pick up and deliver parts and equipment
- Help keep shops and yards clean, organized, and safe
- Operate equipment like skid steers and loaders
- Support inventory and parts management

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don’t wait!