Month: June 2020

Athabasca County’s Infrastructure Services Department continues to evaluate damage from recent rainfall and as of June 9, 2020, has closed a bridge on Range Road 192, north of Highway 63. Upon inspection, the approaches to the bridge are soft and are close to washing out due to high water flows. Access for Residents Local traffic…

Due to high water flowing under the Pine Creek Bridge, RR 193 between Twp 670 & the Grassland Connector (TWP 674) has been closed for the safety of the travelling public. The area has been signed to make the travelling public aware of this change. The water flows and bridge will be evaluated today. Please…

Due to substantial rainfall over the past couple of days, a washout has occurred on Highway 55, between Range Road 204 and Range Road 210, forcing that portion to be closed. This is a provincial highway under the jurisdiction of Alberta Transportation. Traffic is being detoured onto Hwy. 827 and Hwy. 63. Expect travel delays…

Due to social distancing and physical gathering requirements, the Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Regular Council Meeting will be held remotely. VIEW AGENDA   DETAILS OF REMOTE MEETING Members of the public are welcome to watch a live stream of the meeting via the internet. The live stream will begin shortly before 9:30 am, MDT, on…

Athabasca County crews are working to repair road and bridge infrastructure that has experienced damage from the ongoing rainfall. At this time the County is prioritizing areas that present an emerging safety concern and will be working to repair all areas of concern after work in these areas is complete. All residents should exercise extra…

In accordance with the requirements of Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, as amended, the Council of Athabasca County has scheduled a Public Hearing for June 25, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. The Public Hearing is being held to allow the public input on Bylaw 015-2020 which proposes to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 004-2019 as…

Permit approvals for the week of June 3, 2020 .   Permitted Use:   D20-033 40’ x 28’ (25’ high) shop P0023107; L1 within NW 24-66-23-W4 (Division 8) Decision Date: June 1, 2020   D20-034 24’ x 26’ (10’ high) detached garage SE 10-66-19-W4 (Division 3) Decision Date: June 1, 2020   D20-043 24’ x…

County Council Highlights from the May 28, 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…

Due to social distancing and physical gathering requirements during the pandemic, the Thursday, June 4, 2020, Tourism & Economic Development Committee Meeting will be held remotely. VIEW AGENDA DETAILS OF REMOTE MEETING Members of the public are welcome to watch a live stream of the meeting via the internet. The live stream will begin shortly…