Month: June 2024

Development Permit Approvals for the Week of June 12th 2024

Permitted   D24-058 1520 sq. ft. (16′ high) 2005 manufactured home with 102″ x 62″ (55″ high) deck with 68″ x 73″ steps, 62″ x 74″ (56″ high) deck with 42′ x 62″ steps and 28′ x 30′ (16′ high) detached garage NW 26-63-23-W4M (Div. 1) Decision Date: June 12, 2024   D24-078 10.66’ x…

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Meeting Notice – Special Meeting of Council

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 in Council Chambers on June 18, 2024, immediately following the Committee of the Whole Meeting to discuss and act…

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Weight Restriction on TWP 634 Bridge West of Hwy 2

Please be advised that a weight restriction of 5 tonnes has been put on the bridge located on Township Road 634 and Range Road 241, west of Highway 2. Weight more than 5 tonnes will need to bypass the bridge. To bypass, vehicles will need to turn south on Range Road 240 or 241, then…

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Annual Assessment Inspections Begin June 17th

We have been receiving questions about the property inspections that are underway in the County. Here are a few key points: Property assessment is a standard practice that has happened in Athabasca annually since the County was established. All municipalities must prepare annual assessments for each property under the Municipal Government Act. Assessments are conducted…

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Meeting Notice – County Council

The Tuesday, June 11th, 2024, 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 at 9:30 am, MDT, on Tuesday, June…

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Public Hearings for Bylaw 008-2024 & 009-2024 on June 11, 2024

In accordance with the requirements of Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, as amended, the Council of Athabasca County has scheduled Public Hearings for June 11, 2024. THE PUBLIC HEARINGS ARE BEING HELD TO ALLOW PUBLIC INPUT ON THE FOLLOWING BYLAWS: Bylaw 008-2024 – The proposed bylaw amends Land Use Bylaw 004-2019 as follows…

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2024 Fence Line Spray Program Applications Open

Athabasca County’s Fence Line Spraying Program is accepting applications. The program helps to control noxious weeds along fence lines and headlands (Please note that completing the headlands adjacent to county roads will take priority over the fence line program). This program complements the annual roadside spray program, which controls brush, noxious and prohibited noxious weeds along…

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2024 Weed Inspections and Equipment Rentals

As part of the Weed Control Act, Athabasca County works with property owners to help control the spread of weeds along municipal roads and on private property. Weed inspectors are out completing noxious weed inspections within the County and identifying any potential locations that require control. Crews are working with landowners to control infestations and the…

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Development Permit Approvals for the week of June 5th 2024

Permitted   D24-072 30′ x 30′ (12′ high) shop Plan 0721588; Block 3; Lot 7 within SW 30-65-18-W4 (Div. 3) Decision Date: June 4, 2024   D24-074 8′ x 20′ (9′ high) shed and a 20′ x 32′ (13′ high) detached garage Plan 1021304; Block 2; Lot 19 within NW 13-71-17-W4 (Div. 6) Decision Date:…

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Request for Proposal – Highway 63 Road Rescue Services

Athabasca County invites qualified service providers to respond to the following Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding the provision of road rescue services on Highway 63 as detailed in the following RFP. The County’s objectives with respect to Highway 63 Road Rescue Services are as follows: Alleviate strain on volunteer first responders by having a full-time…

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