Category: Corporate Services

County Conversation – Local Cemetery Improvement Program

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 the Local Cemetery Improvement Program and how organizations maintaining the final resting places of friends and loved ones can apply for funding. Council…

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Assessment Re-Inspections to Begin in May

The County is re-inspected over a period of time in order to keep property assessment information up to date. Assessors from Municipal Assessment Services Group (MASG) will be out conducting annual assessment re-inspections on behalf of Athabasca County starting in early May. The areas of re-inspection are as follows: • Township 66 Range 19 •…

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2018 Audit & Financial Statements

Each year Athabasca County engages the services of an independent auditor to review the financial position of the municipality and create audited financial statements which are made available to the public. They include and Independent Auditors’ Report and Statement of Financial Position and were presented to Athabasca County Council at its April 25, 2019 Regular…

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Live Land Auction – May 4th

A live land auction is being held beginning at 11 am on Saturday, May 4th in Athabasca County Council Chambers, 3602 – 48th Avenue, Athabasca, AB T9S 1M8. The auction will feature the following properties: Pt.SE-22-62-24-W4 Plan 851LZ OT Rochester Rest Stop This was previously a Highway Rest Area.  It is located directly on Highway…

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Easter Office Hours

Please take note that our office will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. The After Hours Emergency line 780-689-9000 will be in operation over the weekend for municipal emergencies. If you have an emergency requiring police, fire or ambulance please dial 9-1-1.

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Office 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.

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Council Highlights – February 12

Athabasca County Council meets twice monthly for its Regular Council Meeting. Clicking on the image below will take you to some highlights from the last meeting held on February 12, 2019.

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County Conversation – Tax Instalment Payment Plan

Athabasca County has a bi-weekly radio segment that airs on The BOOM 94.1 to help our residents, businesses and visitors stay up to date on County news. If you missed hearing it over the radio, you can listen to it here by clicking on the play button below. This week’s segment talks about the Tax…

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Holiday Office Hours

The After-Hours Municipal Emergency Line 780-689-9000 will remain in operation throughout the holidays. If you have an emergency requiring police, fire or ambulance please dial 9-1-1.

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Safety Code Permits Change

The way you apply for Safety Permits is changing As of January 1, 2019, Alberta Safety Codes Authority (ASCA) will be overseeing safety and compliance monitoring (permitting and inspections) within Athabasca County. Athabasca County will not be accredited under the Alberta Safety Codes Act after December 31, 2018 and as such will no longer be…

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