Author: Athabasca County

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…

Athabasca County is issuing a request for proposal to manage, operate and maintain the Jackfish Lake Municipal Campground under a lease agreement for a period of up to four (4) years. Proposals can be submitted by interested groups, businesses, or individuals. RFP No: 2019-01R Issue Date: March 19, 2019 ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TERM May 15, 2019 to…

A Public Hearing has been scheduled for Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the County Office to allow the public discussion of an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw 6-2002, insofar as it applies to certain lands within Athabasca County. The Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000 (“the Act”) authorizes…

A Public Hearing has been scheduled for Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the County Office to allow the public discussion of an amendment to the Municipal Development Plan 5-2002, insofar as it applies to certain lands within Athabasca County. The Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000 (“the Act”) authorizes…

Learn about our native pollinators and how to create a landscape that meets their resource needs at the upcoming workshop. Receive native flower seeds for planting. Build a bee hotel for mason & leafcutter bees. Build a bumblebee box. It all takes place 6 pm to 7:30 pm | Thursday, March 14 Athabasca Agri-plex $10…

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 some safety tips if you find yourself behind a grader on a municipal road, or if you have an operator working to remove snow…

Athabasca County opens our campgrounds to bookings each year on March 1st. This year this opening date coincides with a Professional Development Day for our staff and our offices are closed for the day. RESERVE BY PHONE – If you wish to make your campsite booking for Forfar or Hope Lake Campgrounds on March 1st,…

The Athabasca County Administration Office, Public Works and Family & Community Support Services will be closed on Friday, March 1, 2019 to allow our staff to undertake professional development training. If you have a municipal service emergency that requires our help please call 780-689-9000.

Mayor of Athabasca Colleen Powell and Athabasca County Reeve Larry Armfelt sign an agreement to begin the next stage of work on the Athabasca Brick School project. Athabasca County and the Town of Athabasca have signed an agreement with an architectural firm that will kick-start the next stage of work on the Athabasca Brick School….

Sustainable Farm FamiliesTM Alberta is a highly successful health and wellness program developed for Alberta farmers. It provides farmers and their families with tools and techniques to effectively manage their health, well-being, and safety. Activities like personal health assessments, label reading, group work and personal action planning encourage and empower individuals to make positive lifestyle…