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While development booms in Lacombe County, residents are being asked to weigh in on the kind of economy they want to build. The County kicked off an economic development strategic planning process earlier in the year, starting with a resident survey to gather insight into the goals and aspirations of the community.  

“We knew coming into the strategic planning process that preserving both the agricultural land and rural way of life would be priorities,” said Monica Bartman, Economic Development Officer for Lacombe County.  She continues, “Early results from the resident survey confirm those values, but also highlight the desire for vibrant business development within the footprint of existing communities across the County”.

Alberta Transportation and CIMA+ Engineering are holding TWO public open houses for the Highway 11 Twinning study in Condor (Weds. June 22) and Rocky Mountain House (Thurs. June 23). 

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The County wishes to advise you that Chris Scott of the Whistle Stop Café, located in the Hamlet of Mirror, has submitted an application for a Special Events Permit Application for consideration.

It has come to the County’s attention that the information package mailed to affected landowners was incomplete and did not include the Development Permit Application.  Attached is a copy of the letter that was circulated and a copy of the Development Permit Application.

If you have any comments or concerns respecting this proposed application, please submit your questions, comments or concerns directly to by June 29, 2022 for mitigation.

A copy of your correspondence can be forwarded to for the file as well.

ATTENTION | The issue with the County's phone system has been resolved. You can once again reach our main line at 403-782-6601 or the public works shop at 403-782-3567. You can find our other department phone numbers in the Contact Us section. 

Lacombe County Council recently approved a new Strategic Plan, which will help guide the organization over the next five years. The plan has identified four focus areas to support future decision-making and implementation activities: our business, our finances, our assets, and our community. 

Each focus area has an intended outcome and series of strategies and performance indicators to guide Administration in achieving the NEW vision for Lacombe County: Success grows here!

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June 2, 2022

Lacombe County 2022 property assessments/tax notices mailed-out

(Lacombe County, Alberta, June 2, 2022) – Municipal property assessments/tax notices were mailed out to Lacombe County ratepayers on June 1, 2022 and should be appearing in mailboxes in the coming weeks. If you do not receive your 2022 notice by July 15, 2022, please contact Lacombe County’s Assessment Department at 403-782-6601.

Check out the May 2022 County News! You can read it online here, grab a copy from the Adminstrative Building, or call 403-782-6601 to be added to our mailing list!

Lacombe County is booming with development, with construction values increasing by 264% in 2021 over pre-pandemic levels. The trend highlights the opportunities for businesses to grow and succeed in the County, thanks to important steps Council has taken to create a business-friendly climate.

“Success grows here,” says County Reeve Barb Shepherd. “We pride ourselves in creating a proactive and competitive business climate by ensuring that the necessary infrastructure is in place, taxes are competitive, services meet our needs, and approval processes are business friendly”

Building on success, the County recently hired Monica Bartman as Economic Development Officer to proactively support positive economic growth and opportunities in the region. Ms. Bartman draws on years of experience working with the business community as Executive Director of the Lacombe & District Chamber of Commerce. One of her first orders of business is to build an economic development strategy that focuses her efforts on the priorities of local residents and businesses. “We want to hear from residents and business leaders about emerging opportunities and key challenges so that we can work together to build a bright future here in Lacombe County,'' says Bartman.  

The economic development strategy kicks off with a pair of surveys to gather input from the community. The first is a resident survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LacombeCountyResidents) that runs until June 10 and will help shape the long-term future of the County and establish high-level goals for economic development.