Month: May 2014

NOTICE – Vegetation Control Program – Amendment to the ‘No Spray’ Policy

Please be advised that the herbicide vegetation control program for Athabasca County will begin June 1 and will continue until about September 1, 2014. The objective of the program is to control unwanted weeds, brush and trees in County right-of-ways. The County does not use herbicides within 30 meters on either side of a farmstead or residential parcel;…

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Notice – Nomination Day Division 7 By-Election

Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26) Local Jurisdiction: Athabasca County, Province of Alberta Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is Monday, June 9, 2014 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following office will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon…

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Airport Maintenance Closure – May 21 to 23

Athabasca County is beginning work to install a Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) light system at the Athabasca Municipal Airport. This stage of the project, that involves the trenching of cables and the installation of pilings, will take several days to complete and to ensure the safety of everyone a schedule for the closure of…

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NOTICE – Fire Advisory (High)

The wildfire hazard in Athabasca County is HIGH. The County is restricting the issuance of any new fire permits to essential burning only. The use of burn barrels, cooking and warming fires are still being permitted at this time; however, please use extreme caution and never leave a fire unattended. Athabasca County urges everyone using…

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Deputy Reeve resigns to seek MP seat

New Deputy Reeve chosen / By-Election set for July 7 May 13, 2014 – A by-election has been called for Monday, July 7 after Athabasca County Council accepted a resignation from David Yurdiga, Councillor for Division 7 (Grassland) at its Regular Council Meeting. The long-serving Councillor was recently chosen as a candidate in the upcoming federal…

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NOTICE – Approved Development Permits

Applications for Development Permits have been Approved With Conditions as follows: Permit No.    2014-D0048 Zoning:   Country Residential District Location:   1022629-1-2 within Sunset Villas (SE 25-65-19 W4) Type:    Recreational Vehicle Placement + 24′ x 26′ Garage Permit No. 2014-D0051 Zoning:   Country Residential District Location:    9023091—Unit 15 within East Park Estates…

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