Month: August 2019

Upcoming events focus on tourism business, networking and finding funding 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 talks about three upcoming events of interest to entrepreneurs and the business community: Sept 5…

Just a reminder that our offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2019 for Labour Day stat holiday. The After-Hours Emergency Line 780-689-9000 will remain in operation over the long weekend for emergencies connected with municipal services. If you encounter an emergency that requires Fire, Police or Ambulance please dial 9-1-1.  

For the week of August 28, 2019             Discretionary Use:   D19-084 640 sq. ft. 2019 manufactured home (with floor area variance) P9023091; U5 NW 1-64-20-W4 (Division 3) Decision Date: August 27, 2019   D19-085 320 sq. ft. (12’ high) cabin (with floor area variance) P2843TR; B5; L4 SE 30-65-18-W4 (Division…

The Tourism Entrepreneurship Start-up Seminar (TESS) is a one-day free seminar taking place in various municipalities across Alberta. In Athabasca the event is being hosted by the Tourism & Economic Development Committee. TESS is designed to assist start-up tourism entrepreneurs and businesses (from concept to about two years in business) access information and resources to help increase the likelihood of a…

The Athabasca County Tourism and Economic Development Committee and Business Link bring you – Funding Landscape: Grants, Government Programs and other Options for Your Business Looking for financing for your startup or growing business? Curious about what options are out there? Join us for this session on everything financing for small business! Learn about the…

The Council of Athabasca County intends to pass Resolutions pursuant to Section 606(2) and 606(4) of the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M26 Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, as amended. Being Resolutions for the purpose of closing a part of a road described in a surveyed road plan and returning of the unnecessary lands to the…

For the week of August 21, 2019   Permitted Use:   D19-094 30’ x 30’ (16’ high) detached garage P7721040; B1; L22 SW 23-62-23-W4 (Division 1) Decision Date: August 19, 2019   D19-096 370 sq. ft. deck (208 sq. ft. covered) P1522MC; B3; L13 LL 10-67-22-W4 (Division 8) Decision Date: August 19, 2019   Anyone claiming…

County Council Highlights from the August 13, 2019 Regular Council Meeting are now available for review. Athabasca County Council meets twice monthly to discuss municipal business. Just click on the image below to view highlights from the meeting. VIEW ALL COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

The Tourism and Economic Development Committee invites you to a night of networking for regional businesses and industry of all types. Come out and learn about “The Art of Networking” with Patricia Stride from Business Networking International, and then put your new networking skills to the test. Light snacks provided. Refreshments available for purchase. Visit…

Ag Services Inspecting for Club Root and Gathering Grasshopper Data 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 talks about work underway by the Ag Services Department to inspect for Club Root and…