Month: March 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and after considering recommendations by Alberta Health Services for reducing the risk of spread, Athabasca County has made the difficult decision to delay the opening of our campgrounds until June 1, 2020. We understand that in these stressful times people want to be outdoors; however, protecting the safety of…

The Government of Alberta is providing $30 million to municipalities, charitable, and non-profit organizations to provide help to individuals, seniors, families and other vulnerable Albertans who are isolated or impacted by measures to contain COVID- 19. In the Athabasca Region funding applications will be submitted to the Athabasca County FCSS program. The funding being provided…

As of 8 am on Friday, March 27, 2020 reduced percentage axle weights for roads are in effect. To protect the condition of municipal roads during spring conditions, Athabasca County puts in place road weight restrictions (road bans) which limits the overall axle weight of vehicles and equipment on roads. Provisions granted to Athabasca County…

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic all Waste Transfer Stations will remain on the their respective Winter Hours Schedule. The sites are open to accept essential waste (bags of kitchen & bath waste etc.). Please avoid large Spring Clean Up or Construction and Renovation Waste loads until further notice. Athabasca Transfer Site 09:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday…

There are those among us who continue to keep our communities going during times of uncertainty.  With this short message we offer our thanks to the many unsung heroes who report to work each day in many roles despite challenges associated with doing so. Among those most at risk are healthcare workers, first responders, those who work…

An update about services during the COVID-19 pandemic 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 outlines measures taken by Athabasca County to increase public safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also mentions…

For the week of March 26, 2020 .   Permitted Use:   D20-013 Residence Addition 16’ x 28’ (448 sq ft) SW 16-67-21-W4 (Division 5) Decision Date: March 19, 2020   Anyone claiming to be affected by the approval may submit an appeal within 21 days from the date of decision. The appeal must be…

Athabasca County continues to monitor for changes and recommendations to increase public safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result the following playgrounds are being closed in Athabasca County: Jackfish Lake Campground Blue Heron Estates Golding Nodding Acres Century Estates Baptiste Lake Campground Hope Lake Campground Forfar Recreational Park Island Lake Campground These play structures…

County Council Highlights from the March 10, 2020 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.  PLEASE NOTE:  the Regular Council Meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 26 has been cancelled. VIEW AGENDA

Keeping Emergency Services Personnel Healthy – As our first responders continue to protect our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important we help keep them safe. Maintaining six feet, or two metres, between you police, firefighters, or EMS will help flatten the curve and keep our first responders safe. If you have been sick,…