SEASON:
Spring

Arts and Culture

Cow Patti Theatre Company

On a cold November day in 1996 while forking hay to the cows, “Head Cow” AnnaMarie Lea, pregnant with her son James, fell face first into a pile of fresh Cow Patties, hence the Cow Patti Theatre Company was born. Twenty-five years later as we move into our 26th Season, Cow Patti has travelled and

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skates
Things To Do

NOVA Chemicals Community Nature Trail and the Joffre Outdoor Rink

The land of the NOVA Chemicals Community Nature Trail has never been tilled for agricultural use and vegetation includes native grasses, willow, bush, poplar and aspen stands. The area also supports wetlands and has natural drainage channels to Jones Creek. The wetlands and vegetation offer a great habitat for birds and other wildlife. The new stormwater management

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Owl at JJ Collett Natural Area
Birding

JJ Collett Natural Area

JJ Collett Provincial Natural Area Foundation located in rural central Alberta near the hamlet of Morningside, consists of 635 acres of Aspen Parkland underlain by ancient sand dunes.  Over 18 km of maintained trails wind through a mosaic of shrub lands, aspen groves, stands of white spruce on moist shady hillsides, wetlands and grassy meadows typical

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Kuhnen Natural Area
Birding

Kuhnen Natural Area

The Kuhnen Natural Area, found along the north bank of the Red Deer River, is one of the newest additions to the County’s inventory of parks and natural spaces. The 65 acres of forested land offers lookout points onto the river valley and a trail that leads down to the water. This is also the

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Stettler
Experience

Destination Stettler

We look forward to your visit in Stettler. From trains and robbers to music festivals, Stettler plays host to many diverse events and attractions to keep you busy during your stay. Explore our unique and diverse landscapes or reflect nostalgically at one of the many museums and see how the West once was. We look

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Shopping & Retail

Hometown Market

We LOVE Alberta and the central corridor we call home and know you do too! We’re here to celebrate and build community pride for the farms, hamlets, villages, towns and cities we call home and our prairie lifestyle. There’s so much to put the spotlight on, we’re here to help that light shine bright! 

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Things To Do

Merry’s Mercantile

We are a brick and mortar shop that blends the old with the new in the Town of Bentley, Alberta. We carry quality home décor, furniture, women’s fashions as well as a curated mix of vintage and antique items. We strive to have something for everyone!

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Lacombe Skate Park
Things To Do

Lacombe Skateboard Park

Located within Michener Recreation Park, this state-of-the-art park welcomes skateboarders, bikes and inline skaters of all abilities!  It is spacious with over 13,800 square feet of ramps, rails, stairs and boxes. Come check out the unique features including the ‘Flatiron’.  Meet friends and learn new skills!  

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Things To Do

Ellis Nature Centre 

Located in Lacombe County, and recently renamed from Ellis Bird Farm to Ellis Nature Centre. Drop-in visitors and tour groups are welcome at during the summer months, when we are open to the public. Enjoy the beautiful gardens, see the world’s largest outdoor collection of bluebird nest boxes, take a tour to our bluebird trail, do a self-guided tour of the site and visit the Visitor Centre.

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