Month: March 2023

Effective March 31, 2023, Athabasca County has issued a FIRE ADVISORY for that area of the County outside of the Forest Protection Area. New fire permits will be issued for essential burning only.  The use of burn barrels and cooking and warming fires are still being permitted at this time.  Residents and visitors to Athabasca…

During recent inspections, structural issues were discovered at two bridge structures. For both structures, the inspector recommended traffic be restricted to a 10-tonne weight limit. Effective immediately, the posted weight limit at the following bridges will be reduced to 10 tonnes: BF 08079 (NW 31-66-19 W4) is located on RR 200 north of Hwy 55…

Athabasca County is seeking sealed quotations for the following work: Supply and loading of aggregate material near the hamlet of Wandering River. Purchase of 8,000 tonne “4-20” and 1,000 tonne “4-40” Alberta Transportation specification aggregate. The RFQ package may be obtained at the Athabasca County Administration Office, 3602-48 Avenue, Athabasca, AB, or by visiting the…

Permit Approvals for the week of  March 29, 2023 Permitted Use: D23-016 40′ x 80′ (24′ 2″ high) shop P1124427; B1; L1 within NE 30-65-22 W4M (Div. 4) Decision Date: March 23, 2023 D23-021 60′ x 60′ (20′ high) accessory building, existing 12′ x 14′ (12′ high) shed with two new 10′ x 14′ lean-tos…

Athabasca County provides community groups and/or individuals the opportunity to obtain funding by conducting the Hamlet & Roadway Clean-up for the municipality. This is an incentive program to enhance the appearance of our Hamlets and certain roadways and at the same time, help community members to raise money. The clean-up areas and rates are set…

The Thursday, March 30, 2023, Municipal Planning Commission Meeting will be held in Council Chambers commencing at 9:00 a.m. You can view the agenda by clicking below. VIEW AGENDA

The Thursday, March 30, 2023, Regular County Council meeting will be held in Council Chambers. Members of the public can watch a live stream of the meeting via our YouTube Channel. You can view the agenda by clicking below. VIEW AGENDA   MEETING DETAILS The meeting will begin shortly before 9:30 am, MDT, on Thursday,…

In response to questions from residents at a Town Hall Meeting in Grassland on December 6, 2022, regarding Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) and a related feasibility study that includes North Buck Lake and Amisk Lake, the Metis Settlements General Council (MSGC) has supplied responses in a Frequently Asked Questions document.   READ THE…

Notice of Special Meeting of County Council Called under authority of Section 194 of the Municipal Government Act I, Brian Hall, Reeve of Athabasca County hereby give notice of a Special Meeting of Council to be held via Zoom on March 24, 2023, commencing at 9:00 a.m. to discuss and act upon the following item…

Permit Approvals for the week of  March 22, 2023 Permitted Use: D23-018 963 sq. ft. house, 480 sq. ft. detached garage – as built and new 30′ x 42′ (14′ high) shop building P1422661; B1; L1 within NE 13-71-17 W4M (Div. 6) Decision Date: March 17, 2023 D23-019 30′ x 38′ (17′ 6″ high) dwelling…