Month: March 2019

Road Weight Restrictions Spring 2019

ORDER BY ATHABASCA COUNTY ORDER NO. 01/2019  Defining Maximum Allowable Weights Permitted on Certain Municipal Roads PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY granted under the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act and By-Law 009-2018, the County Council orders that effective:  8:00 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2019   PERCENTAGE AXLE WEIGHTS FOR ROADWAYS ARE: RGE RD 173.3…

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County Conversation – Checking Burn Sites

The Athabasca County Conversation is a bi-weekly radio update that airs on BOOM 94.1. If you missed it on the radio you can listen to it here. This week’s segment offers information about ensuring winter burn sites are completely extinguished and pose no risk of starting a wildfire when conditions dry out this spring.  …

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Dust Control Applications Now Being Accepted

County Council has approved a Cost-Shared Residential Dust Control program for residents residing adjacent to graveled County Roads. Residents may apply to have a spot treatment of dust suppressant applied on the County road in front of their residence (approximately 200 meters in length) for a cost of $300 plus GST. No guarantee is implied…

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Open House – Old Brick School

Interested in participating in the discussion about the Athabasca Brick School? Take part in an Open House taking place this Thursday at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex.

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Upcoming Agricultural Seminars – Lac La Biche

An upcoming set of agricultural seminars being hosted by Lac La Biche County’s Agricultural Services Board may be of interest to producers in Athabasca County.

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County seeks conclusion to legal matter

Athabasca County will be attending court on April 8, 2019 as the result of an Environment Canada investigation that was initiated following a 2017 capital road construction project along Township Road 632 adjacent to the Meanook National Wildlife Area. A search warrant was executed by Environment Canada officials on February 15, 2018, an investigation undertaken…

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Request for Proposal – Social Media & Website Content

The Athabasca Region Tourism & Economic Development Committee is requesting proposals for Social Media and Website Management Services. The Closing Date for proposals is 2 pm, April 4, 2019 MST. All procedural inquiries and the proposals are to be directed to: Rachael Dragun Tourism & Economic Development Officer Athabasca County 3602- 48 Avenue, Athabasca, AB …

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Hamlet & Roadway Clean-up Program

Athabasca County provides community groups and/or individuals the opportunity to obtain funding by conducting the Hamlet & Roadway Clean-up for the municipality. This is an incentive program to enhance the appearance of our Hamlets and certain roadways and at the same time, help community members to raise money. The clean-up areas and rates are set…

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Request for Proposal: Jackfish Lake Campground

Athabasca County is issuing a request for proposal to manage, operate and maintain the Jackfish Lake Municipal Campground under a lease agreement for a period of up to four (4) years. Proposals can be submitted by interested groups, businesses, or individuals. RFP No: 2019-01R Issue Date: March 19, 2019 ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TERM May 15, 2019 to…

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Public Hearing – Bylaw 007-2019

A Public Hearing has been scheduled for Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the County Office to allow the public discussion of an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw 6-2002, insofar as it applies to certain lands within Athabasca County. The Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000 (“the Act”) authorizes…

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