Nestled in one of Central Alberta's most fertile valleys, Lacombe is a fast-growing community that welcomes innovation and enterprise while honouring its vibrant heritage.

A picturesque and fast-growing community of 12,000 residents, Lacombe offers modern subdivisions, a full range of schools, including Canadian University College, a hospital and first-class recreation facilities. Lacombe's high quality of life makes it an ideal location for focusing your personal and professional energies.

Lacombe is one of Central Alberta's most appealing and progressive communities, with a strong local government emphasis on sustainability. Volunteerism and participation in local activities, programs and organizations is high.

Living in Lacombe is comfortable and convenient, offering all the urban services and amenities necessary for a growing population. Lacombe prides itself on being a community that takes care of people. The town has excellent schools, including Canadian University College, a fully-accredited, degree-granting post-secondary institution with century-old connection roots in the community. You'll also find a hospital, library, arena, curling rink, indoor pool, spray park and an extensive trails network, plus top-notch parks, playgrounds, playing fields and natural areas.

Beyond the attractive Edwardian-style architecture which characterizes much of the downtown district, the community's charm is enhanced by dozens of beautiful heritage homes located on avenues shaded by massive trees. Parks and green spaces and natural areas abound in Lacombe, many of them linked to a chain of small lakes by an extensive network of woodland trails. Golfers know that Lacombe is the perfect place stay and play, with over 30 golf courses located within a 75 kilometer radius of the town. Dozens of other recreational opportunities can be found on Lacombe's doorstep and throughout the Central Alberta region. In 2007, a new, state-of-the-art Lacombe Memorial Centre and Public Library opened its doors downtown to serve as a hub of community activity.

Lacombe's central location makes it one of Alberta's most accessible towns. Red Deer is just 18 kilometers to the south, while both Calgary (160 kilometers) and Edmonton (120 kilometers) lie within easy driving distance. Lacombe is also in close proximity to Alberta's Rocky Mountain playground (150 kilometers), and a number of lakes are much closer to home (Gull Lake, 12 kilometers; Alix Lake, 45 kilometers; Sylvan Lake, Buffalo Lake, Pine Lake).

Industrial

Our Light and Heavy Industrial properties are priced to sell, based on a strict cost recovery of lands held by the Town of Lacombe. The price of Lacombe's serviced industrial property is $110,000.00 per acre. Compared to other communities on the Highway #2 corridor, where prices range from $50,000 to $250,000 per acre, Lacombe's prices are very competitive.

It's an exciting time to be doing business in Lacombe. With the announcement of the construction of Canadian Premium Meats - Bison, Elk and Beef processing facility - over $22 million in construction was completed between 2006 and 2008. Meanwhile, Lacombe's close proximity to oil, gas and petrochemical facilities makes it a great place to base your petroleum focused operations.

Details about these and other local attractions and events can be found on the Lacombe Regional Tourism website. Community Services

Lacombe enjoys a complete retail and service sector, including professional and medical services, a tertiary hospital and numerous places of worship. The municipality operates its own police, fire and ambulance services.

For more information on local community services, visit the Business section of the Town of Lacombe website at www.lacombe.ca or the Lacombe & District Chamber of Commerce website

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