Month: April 2020

Development Permit Approvals

For the week of April 29, 2020 .   Permitted Use:  D20-018 40’ x 36’ (19’6’ high) – Second Residence P2843TR; B5; L3 within SE 30-65-18-W4 (Division 3) Decision Date: April 22, 2020   D20-012 16’ x 39’ (16’ high) three season cabin with 16’ x 39’ covered deck, 8’ x 40’ sea can and…

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Meeting Notice – TED Committee

Due to social distancing and physical gathering requirements set forth by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Wednesday, April 29 Tourism & Economic Development Committee Meeting will be held remotely. Members of the public are welcome to watch a live stream of the meeting via the internet. VIEW AGENDA DETAILS OF REMOTE MEETING The…

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Meeting Notice – Regular Council Meeting

Due to social distancing and physical gathering requirements set forth by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Thursday, April 30, 2020  Regular Council Meeting will be held remotely. Members of the public are welcome to watch a live stream of the meeting via the internet. VIEW AGENDA DETAILS OF REMOTE MEETING The live stream…

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Meeting Notice – Municipal Planning Commission

Due to social distancing and physical gathering requirements set forth by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Tuesday, April 28 Municipal Planning Commission Meeting will be held remotely. Members of the public are welcome to watch a live stream of the meeting via the internet. VIEW AGENDA DETAILS OF REMOTE MEETING The live stream…

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Flooding and Drainage Repairs Underway

Athabasca County crews are actively addressing drainage and flooding concerns caused by creeks and ditches that are flowing at capacity. High flow conditions happen when our region has high snowfall accumulations and a sudden rise in temperature takes place. Most jurisdictions in Northern Alberta are dealing with similar challenges this year. This year culverts and…

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Development Permit Approvals

Approvals for the week of April 22, 2020 .   Permitted Use: D20-015 2128 sq ft 2 storey (20’ high) single family dwelling with 24’x32’ attached garage NW 24-65-24-W4 (Division 4) Decision Date: April 21, 2020   D20-017 8’ x 40’ (9’ high) Seacan Placement P1820595; B1; L3 within NW 16-65-17-W4 (Division 3) Decision Date:…

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Island Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan

New Intermunicipal Development Plan Being Developed – Athabasca County and the Summer Villages of Island Lake and Island Lake South are preparing an Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP).  Athabasca County residents are encouraged to read a newsletter created to explain the work being done and take part in a short online survey. Online Survey – Residents…

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Fire Ban Now in Effect

Please be advised that effective April 22, 2020 Athabasca County has issued the following FIRE BAN: In consideration of the Fire Ban in the Forest Protection Area, and in order to preserve emergency resources during the COVID-19 pandemic, Athabasca County is issuing a FIRE BAN effective immediately. The Fire Ban prohibits any open fires which includes…

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Council Highlights – April 14

County Council Highlights from the April 14, 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. VIEW AGENDA PLEASE NOTE:  due to an order put in place by the Chief Medical Officer concerning…

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Emergency Social Services Funding Update

Temporary Suspension of Applications   Effective April 21, 2020, the Government of Alberta will be temporarily suspending applications for the $30 million in emergency social services funding to charities, not-for-profits and civil society organizations to support their COVID-19 response. There have been over 600 applications received by the government. All current applications are being reviewed, and…

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