In case you missed the Shelterbelts are MORE than just trees, they are a GROWING investment! webinar, here is the file from the workshop:

Hops are a complex plant that when harvested and processed, are used to make beer. With the number of craft breweries in Alberta growing significantly over the last 5 years, more farmers are getting into the market by growing hops. The Bjarnasons were one of the first and after 5 years in operation remain one of the longest-running hops farms in the province. 

After Shayne & Jenelle purchased their acreage east of Lacombe, they began dreaming about how they could make the land work for them. With 25 acres to spare, surely there would be a crop they could grow on their land. With a passion for the craft beer industry and Jenelle's certification as level 1 agronomist the couple began their growing adventure and aptly named their business ‘Hop to It’ where they grow local, quality hops. The varieties grown are Cascade, Centennial, Mt. Hood, Northern Brewer, Columbus, Willamette – all with different features and tastes.

Pursuant to Municipal Government Act M-26.1 534(1) Lacombe County hereby provides notice to any person having an interest in land that is adjacent to lands on which Lacombe County has constructed a public road. Persons entitled to compensation from the municipality for loss of or the permanent lessening of use of that person’s land caused by the public work are advised to make a claim within 60 days after this notice is published.

The following road is complete as of September 16, 2022:
Project Number             Description
C2722                             Rge Rd 27-2
                                        West of 14 & 23-41-27 W4
                                        From Twp Rd 41-2 (West Branch Rd) north 2 miles to Twp Rd 41-4

C0252                             Rge Rd 2-5
                                        Lockhart Road
                                        From Hwy 12 north 9.86 km to Twp Rd 41-4

Lacombe County has 2 Dodge Quad Cab units for sale:

• UNIT 557: 2011 Dodge Quad Cab 1500 4x4Automatic Transmission, 318,688 kms, Spray in Box Liner, Tool Box, Headache Rack, AM/FM Radio, A/C, Power Windows/Locks
• UNIT 558: 2011 Dodge Quad Cab 1500 4x4Automatic Transmission, 361,601 kms, Spray in Box Liner, Tool Box, Headache Rack, AM/FM Radio, A/C, Power Windows/Locks

SEE FULL DETAILS:

• pdf 2022 Disposal Ad Unit 557 Dodge Quad Cab (81 KB)
• pdf 2022 Disposal Ad Unit 558 Dodge Quad Cab (83 KB)

These units can be inspected, by appointment only, at the Lacombe County Public Works Compound, located at the intersection of RR 27-4 and Hwy 12 (4 km west of Lacombe). Please call to arrange an appointment time. Sealed bids on this unit will be accepted until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 6, 2022. The highest, or any bid, may not be accepted. 

For further information please contact: Derek Majerech, Shop Supervisor, Phone: (403) 782-3567, Cell: (403) 304-0402

Public Hearing – Proposed Special Use Amendment to the County’s Land Use Bylaw
(Adeara Lakeside Recovery Centre)

First Reading to Bylaw 1369/22 was given September 8, 2022 by Lacombe County Council, which proposes to add a “recovery centre” definition to the County’s Land Use Bylaw, and further list a “recovery centre” as a discretionary use on the W½ Pt. SW 16-39-01-W5M.

Lacombe County is holding a Public Hearing to present the proposed bylaw and allow members of the public to provide input before adoption. Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed bylaw will have an opportunity to do so at the public hearing.

            Bylaw No. 1369/22 Public Hearing
            October 13, 2022*
            9:00 am
            Lacombe County office - Council Chambers

            *Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting in person or virtually using Zoom. Please see the Public Hearing Ad attached below
            for attendance options.

Should you have any questions, please contact Cajun Paradis, Senior Planner with Lacombe County at 403-782-8389 or

Lacombe County is advising residents of road construction on Township Road 41-3, from Hwy 821 west 3 miles to Rge Rd 24-3.

The proposed start date is Thursday, September 8, 2022 and we anticipate the project completion date to be October 20, 2022 (weather permitting).

Minor delays are expected. Please drive with caution around all construction crews, and obey speed signs.

Click "Read More" to see a map of the impacted area.

PAID PARKING REMINDER | Earlier this year, Lacombe County launched the HotSpot Paid Parking program at Sandy Point Beach, Sandy Point Boat Launch, and Sunbreaker Cove Boat Launch. Users of these facilities are reminded that the Paid Parking program remains in place and will be enforced.

Funds generated by the Paid Parking Program will be put towards maintenance at these facilities. To learn more about using HotSpot and Lacombe County’s Paid Parking Program, visit https://www.lacombecounty.com/index.php/paid-parking-program-q-as.