Category: Agriculture Services

Farming for Generations Agricultural Conference 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 talks about an upcoming conference to be held in Westlock, Alberta with a great line-up of speakers. This is…

At the Regular Council Meeting of December 8, 2015 members of Athabasca County Council adopted the following resolution regarding Bill 6 which is currently being considered by the Government of Alberta: “To support the AAMDC position that safety is important in all of Alberta’s workplaces including farms, and that the Provincial Government should only proceed with passing…

Wetlands Policy for Producers – Agriculture Workshop The Athabasca County Conversation is a bi-weekly radio update that airs on 94.1 The River.  It highlights various County initiatives and news for those living in the region. This week’s segment talks about an upcoming Agricultural Services Workshop that will help producers understand provincial legislation surrounding wetlands on farmland they…

Producers in Athabasca County are being asked to exercise extra caution this year if bringing in hay or straw from new suppliers. Due to a dry season, producers may need to access new feed sources to help supplement what they have been able to provide for themselves. Invasive plant species are always looking for opportunities…

Athabasca, Alberta – Dry conditions in the agricultural sector were officially acknowledged by Athabasca County Council this week after it declared a state of agriculture emergency. The decision was made on July 30, 2015 at the Athabasca County Regular Council Meeting after councillors considered a recommendation to do so from the municipality’s Agriculture Services Board….

Applications for Development Permits have been Approved With Conditions as follows: Permit No.  2015-D0045 Zoning:   Country Residential District Location:   North Skeleton Beach Estates; Lot 5, Block 3, Plan 1121499; NW 13-65-19 W4 Type:   Recreational Vehicle Placement Permit No.  2015-D0052 Zoning:   Country Residential District Location:   Mystic Meadow Estates; Lot 73, Block…

If you have not received your Rental Conditions Registration Form for 2015, or if you are a Contractor who was not previously registered with us, Athabasca County is taking registrations for the 2015 Construction and Maintenance year. For inquiries and registration procedures, please contact: Infrastructure Services 3602 – 48th Avenue Athabasca, AB T9S 1M8 Phone: 780-675-2273 Email:…

Please be advised that the herbicide vegetation control program for Athabasca County will begin June 1 and will continue until about September 1, 2015. 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 on either side of a farmstead or residential parcel;…