File: 12/782.01 2025 - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL COMMUNITY CONNECTOR PROJECt

The City of Lacombe is committed to enhancing community engagement and improving access to 
information for residents, visitors, and local organizations. To achieve this, the City is pursuing the 
development of a Community Connector Platform. This centralized, City-administered online resource 
will aggregate community events and service listings in a single, accessible location. This platform will 
address current gaps in information sharing, where event and service details are often fragmented across 
multiple sources, creating barriers for those seeking timely and reliable information.
The Community Connector will serve as a modern, user-focused solution that simplifies how residents 
and visitors discover what Lacombe has to offer. It will also provide community partners with a practical 
and trusted tool to promote their events and services. Through this initiative, the City aims to foster 
stronger connections within the community, increase participation in local activities, and enhance the 
overall visibility of Lacombe’s cultural, recreational, and social landscape.
The proposed platform must be visually appealing, mobile and desktop accessible (without requiring an 
app download), and equipped with advanced search and filtering capabilities to ensure users can quickly 
find relevant events and services. Key features will include a dedicated URL, a tailored submission process 
with administrative approval, user-friendly navigation, and strict adherence to municipal, provincial, and 
federal regulations. The system must also support a City-controlled environment with minimal data 
collection to ensure user privacy