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.
—Council finalized 2026 spending plans, prioritizing a residential tax rate reduction, $29 million in infrastructure projects, and a new fire services position.
—A new Area Structure Plan for southeast Bentley was passed despite residents raising concerns about high-density housing, traffic, and property values.
—Council greenlights major recreation and residential projects while taking a hard line on individual tax penalty relief during its November 13 meeting.
—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.
—Lacombe County Council held its annual organizational meeting to elect leadership, appoint committee members, and finalize the 2026 municipal calendar.