Month: May 2023

Update on Jackfish and Camping Lake fire. May 6th AM

Fire crews continued to hold the fire overnight and the situation remained consistent from yesterday. The fire began to slow overnight. There are many resources currently on scene that have been supplied by Alberta Forestry. The west fire guard continues to hold, and crews are working on the east guard. Homes in the area have…

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Meeting Notice – County Council

The Tuesday, May 9, 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 Tuesday,…

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County Fire Crews Continue to Fight Fire near Jackfish and Camping Lake

County Fire Crews Continue to Fight Fire near Jackfish and Camping Lake Update on fire from 3:45pm May 5th. The fire in the area near Jackfish and Camping Lake has received no change in size currently. The fire continues to remain south of the river. Fire Crews from around the County, Alberta Forestry Crews, public…

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County Fire Crews Containing Wildfire Near Jackfish Lake

On the afternoon of Wednesday May 3rd Athabasca County fire crews were dispatched to a fire north of Township 670 and east of Jackfish Lake. As of the morning of Thursday May 4th the fire has burnt approximately 100 hectares in size. The fire is being held by fire crews on the east of the…

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Development Permit Approvals for Week of May 3rd, 2023

Permitted Use: D23-037 30′ x 24′ (14′ high) attached garage and a 20′ x 24′ (12′ high) Quonset P0728555; B8; L6 within NE 5-65-18-W4 (Div. 3) Decision Date: May 1, 2023 D23-040 12′ x 14′ (10′ high) shed P2221745; U12 within NW 31-66-22-W4 (Div. 9) Decision Date: May 1, 2023 D23-041 22′ x 28′ (13’5″…

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Planned Power Outage at Grassland Water Reservoir on Thursday May 4th 2023

Please be advised that Fortis has a planned power outage which will affect the Grassland water reservoir and truck fill station. This may result in the water distribution system being down from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Following the water pressure being restored, please flush taps in homes and…

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