Month: May 2021

Due to the recent weather conditions, Athabasca County has downgraded the fire restriction effective May 18, 2021.  A FIRE ADVISORY remains in effect for that area of the County outside of the Forest Protection Area. While the use of burn barrels and cooking and warming fires are permitted, people should use caution while burning and…

The Tuesday, May 18, 2021, Public Works meeting will be held remotely.  Members of the public are welcome to watch a live stream of the meeting via the internet.   The Public Works meeting will begin at 9:30 am. VIEW AGENDA   DETAILS OF REMOTE MEETING The live stream will begin shortly before 9:30 am,…

From May 21 to May 31, fees for disposing of yard debris including grass, leaves, branches, and wood will be waived at all Athabasca Regional Waste Transfer Stations! Take advantage of this opportunity and make your community FIRESMART! 2021 Yard Debris Weekend  

The Thursday, May 13, 2021 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. It will begin shortly before 9:30 am, MDT, on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Clicking on the link…

Athabasca County is requesting the assistance of residents and business owners to help us complete a full cleaning of streets in our hamlets. You can do so by ensuring all vehicles are removed from paved streets so we can collect all sand, gravel and debris that has gathered over the winter months. The work will…

Athabasca County is currently looking for Communications Consulting Services for the County. Submission deadline is May 14, 2021. Details can be found here: Communications RFP – 2021

The Tuesday, May 11, 2021, Regular Council Meeting will be held remotely. You can view the agenda by clicking below. VIEW AGENDA   MEETING DETAILS Members of the public are welcome to watch a live stream of the meeting via the internet. The meeting will begin shortly before 9:30 am, MDT, on Tuesday, May 11,…

Permit Approvals for the week of May 12, 2021   Permitted Use:   D21-071 36′ x 30’ (10’ high) detached garage, 10′ x 30′ shed and 12′ x 16′ shed P0620579; B1; L3 within NW 27-64-21 W4 (Div 2) Decision Date: May 5, 2021   D21-076 30’ x 40’ (12’ high) detached garage SE 3-68-23-W4…

A FIRE RESTRICTION is now in effect for the permitting area of Athabasca County, which falls outside of the Forest Protection Area. No new fire permits will be issued for non-essential burning.  This restriction PROHIBITS the discharge of fireworks and SUSPENDS all fire permits issued for burn barrels. No open fires are allowed in backcountry…

Permit Approvals for the week of May 5, 2021   Permitted Use:   D21-067 2785 sq. ft. 2 storey (23′ 9 5/8″ high) modular home, 44′ 8″ x 30′ (19′ 1 3/16″ high) attached garage and demolition of existing dwelling NW 33-67-19-66 W4 (Div 7) Decision Date: April 28, 2021   D21-069 1260 sq. ft….