Just a reminder that our offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2019 for Labour Day stat holiday. The After-Hours Emergency Line 780-689-9000 will remain in operation over the long weekend for emergencies connected with municipal services. If you encounter an emergency that requires Fire, Police or Ambulance please dial 9-1-1.
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Athabasca County Conversation – August 14, 2019
Ag Services Inspecting for Club Root and Gathering Grasshopper Data 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 work underway by the Ag Services Department to inspect for Club Root and…
read moreVegetation Control Program 2019
Please note the herbicide vegetation control program for Athabasca County will begin June 3, 2019 and continues until about September 1, 2019. 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…
read moreUpcoming 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.
read moreWorkshop: Planting for Pollinators
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…
read moreOffice Closure – Friday, March 1
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.
read moreWorkshop: Sustainable Farm Families
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…
read moreWorkshop: Tax Tips for Farms & Rural Businesses
Learn ways to pay less tax through tax planning, preparation, and managing your audit risk. This is a free workshop that is open to the public to attend. Please RSVP if you plan to attend so enough materials can be on-hand at the workshop.
read moreMeet the 2018 Farm Women of the Year
The Farm Women’s Conference & Awards celebrated 35 years of recognizing rural women for their contributions to agriculture, community and their families. Each year a Modern Farm Woman of the Year and a Pioneer Farm Woman of the Year award are presented. They are nominated to receive the awards by neighbours, friends, family members or…
read moreBuild Your Own Workshop – Kestrel Nest Box & Bat House
Athabasca County, Highway 2 Conservation and Athabasca District Agricultural Society have partnered to host a Kestrel Nest Box and Bat House building workshop.
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