A new forest haven is taking root in Lacombe, as the Woodland Sanctuary officially broke ground earlier today with help from Mayor Grant Creasey, who joined to plant the site’s symbolic elder tree.

Located west of Woodland Drive, the 1.7-acre municipal reserve will become home to 100 trees, along with native shrubs and greenery. The project aims to create a peaceful, natural space for the community.

Mayor Creasey posed for photos with members of St. Andrew’s United Church, the church’s Green Team, and City of Lacombe employees, using ceremonial golden shovels to mark the occasion.

The sanctuary is a partnership between the City of Lacombe and St. Andrew’s United Church, celebrating 100 years of the United Church in Canada.

In an interview, Mayor Creasey described Lacombe as a verdant c

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