Category: Agriculture Services

Applications for Development Permits have been Approved as follows: Permit No.  2016-D0174 Zoning:  Agricultural Use Location:  NW-23-67-18-W4 Type:  Class 1B Fluid Disposal Site Phase II – Solids Disposal, Tank Farm & Fabric Storage Building + Phase III – Injection & Cavern Well Any person affected by this decision may appeal to Brian Pysyk, Secretary of…

Athabasca County is committed to working with agricultural producers to ensure proper access to their land and maintenance of fence lines. Over time, undeveloped right-of-ways grow-in and may require brushing or clearing. In order to facilitate this work, and ensure the best results, a formal request for any clearing or brushing along County right-of-ways is required….

      Folding bridge sign mechanisms have been installed on a number of bridges across the County. Their purpose is to allow for the passage of wide agricultural equipment such as combines and swathers without damaging the bridge marker signs. Bridges outfitted with the mechanisms can easily be identified by red folding latches on…

Woolly Burdock was first found in Athabasca County about five years ago and producers are reminded to call the County’s Agriculture Services Department if plants are found. A biennial member of the Aster family, Woolly Burdock produces a mounding rosette of leaves in the first season of growth and a large, cylindrical taproot. In the…

Agricultural Equipment for Rent or Loan If you missed this week’s Athabasca County Conversation on 94.1 The River you can listen to it here. This week’s segment talks about agricultural equipment for rent or loan to area producers. For more information about accessing equipment from the County call our officer and ask to speak with the…

Amendment to the “No Spray” Policy Please be advised that the herbicide vegetation control program for Athabasca County will begin June 1 and will continue until about September 1, 2016. The objective of the program is to control unwanted weeds, brush and trees in County right-of-ways. The County does not use herbicides within 30 meters…

YOU ARE NOT ALONE – Help in a Stressful Time If you are a Fort McMurray wildfire evacuee, or are hosting one or more of our northern neighbours in your home, this is an information package that makes them aware of various support services available. It’s a stressful time for those living away from their…

Today 700 hamburgers and buns along with a pallet of water was delivered by County Staff to help people in Wandering River and Grassland. (Photo) – Jordan Foy of Athabasca County assists Canadian Tire employee Justin Kendell to load a pallet of bottled water. ATHABASCA, AB  –  Athabasca County has remained in regular contact with…

Snow clearing & road safety, Family Farm Award, Pool Open House The Athabasca County Conversation is a bi-weekly radio update that airs on 94.1 The River. If you missed it on the radio you can listen to it here. This week’s segment offers road safety information for those clearing snow, details about the Family Farm…