Lacombe County Council Approves $109M Budget with 3.35% Residential Tax Cut
—Council finalized 2026 spending plans, prioritizing a residential tax rate reduction, $29 million in infrastructure projects, and a new fire services position.
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Bentley Council Approves Southeast Growth Plan Amid Resident Objections
—A new Area Structure Plan for southeast Bentley was passed despite residents raising concerns about high-density housing, traffic, and property values.
Lacombe County Approves $2.5M Gull Lake Trail and Eagles Quay Expansion
—Council greenlights major recreation and residential projects while taking a hard line on individual tax penalty relief during its November 13 meeting.
Lacombe County Lowers Lakeside/Sargent Road Speed Limit, Shifts Development Costs to Owners
—Lacombe County Council passed a new Speed Control Bylaw to address safety concerns and updated policies to ensure property owners pay for road upgrades to new residential sites.
New Bentley Council Appoints Representatives, Sets Meeting Schedule
—Bentley's newly sworn-in town council filled key roles on regional boards Tuesday, confirmed its operational schedule, and renewed contracts for the town's auditor and assessor.