Author: Athabasca County

County Conversation – Open Houses MDP/LUB

The Athabasca County Conversation is a bi-weekly radio update that airs on BOOM 94.1. If you missed it on the radio you can listen to it here. This week’s segment talks about a series of three Open Houses being organized to inform and receive comments from residents about the proposed Land Use Bylaw (LUB)and Municipal…

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Development Permit Approvals

Week of April 10, 2019 Permitted Use: D19-013 3420 sq. ft. shop & 2 deck additions to residence P1222905; B1; L4  ENW 32-65-21-W4 (Division 5) Decision Date: April 9, 2019 Anyone claiming to be affected by the approval may submit an appeal within 21 days from the date of decision. The appeal must be in…

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Old Brick School Survey

As a follow-up to recent Open House held to gather ideas for future uses of the Athabasca Old Brick School a survey is now available for all those who didn’t attend the meetings. Online Survey To complete the online survey click on the link below and you will be redirected to an external website to…

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Election 2019: Don’t forget rural transportation funding

The following letter has been sent to all candidates running in the Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock constituency.                                                   Dear Candidates: Rural Municipalities in Alberta are facing ever increasing challenges when it comes to maintaining transportation…

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Open Houses Land Use Bylaw & Municipal Development Plan

The following open houses are an opportunity to ask questions and hear a presentation about the contents of the proposed Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Development Plan and provide feedback prior to first reading. Wed, April 24 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (COMPLETED) Athabasca Regional Multiplex #2 University Drive, Athabasca Thurs, May 2 |…

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County Conversation – Checking Burn Sites

The Athabasca County Conversation is a bi-weekly radio update that airs on BOOM 94.1. If you missed it on the radio you can listen to it here. This week’s segment offers information about ensuring winter burn sites are completely extinguished and pose no risk of starting a wildfire when conditions dry out this spring.  …

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Open House – Old Brick School

Interested in participating in the discussion about the Athabasca Brick School? Take part in an Open House taking place this Thursday at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex.

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Upcoming Agricultural Seminars – Lac La Biche

An upcoming set of agricultural seminars being hosted by Lac La Biche County’s Agricultural Services Board may be of interest to producers in Athabasca County.

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County seeks conclusion to legal matter

Athabasca County will be attending court on April 8, 2019 as the result of an Environment Canada investigation that was initiated following a 2017 capital road construction project along Township Road 632 adjacent to the Meanook National Wildlife Area. A search warrant was executed by Environment Canada officials on February 15, 2018, an investigation undertaken…

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Request for Proposal – Social Media & Website Content

The Athabasca Region Tourism & Economic Development Committee is requesting proposals for Social Media and Website Management Services. The Closing Date for proposals is 2 pm, April 4, 2019 MST. All procedural inquiries and the proposals are to be directed to: Rachael Dragun Tourism & Economic Development Officer Athabasca County 3602- 48 Avenue, Athabasca, AB …

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