—Lacombe County Council denied a landowner's appeal of massive fire response fees and passed five bylaws increasing utility rates for residents and businesses starting January 1.
—Lacombe County Council finalized its response to resident concerns over fire service billing and rejected a $20,000 funding request for a new playground at Centennial Park.
—Lacombe County Council approved its 2026 budgets on Tuesday, featuring a 3.35% residential tax rate decrease and $29 million in capital projects, including the Gull Lake Trail and Tees Truck Fill Station.
—Town officials and residents met Tuesday to discuss Bylaw 255-2025, a framework for future development in Bentley’s southeast corner.
—Lacombe County Council approved a multi-million dollar five-year recreation plan and new Sylvan Lake residential lots while holding a firm line against waiving property tax penalties.