Category: Economic Development

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.  

The Tourism Entrepreneurship Start-up Seminar (TESS) is a one-day free seminar taking place in various municipalities across Alberta. In Athabasca the event is being hosted by the Tourism & Economic Development Committee. TESS is designed to assist start-up tourism entrepreneurs and businesses (from concept to about two years in business) access information and resources to help increase the likelihood of a…

The Athabasca County Tourism and Economic Development Committee and Business Link bring you – Funding Landscape: Grants, Government Programs and other Options for Your Business Looking for financing for your startup or growing business? Curious about what options are out there? Join us for this session on everything financing for small business! Learn about the…

The Tourism and Economic Development Committee invites you to a night of networking for regional businesses and industry of all types. Come out and learn about “The Art of Networking” with Patricia Stride from Business Networking International, and then put your new networking skills to the test. Light snacks provided. Refreshments available for purchase. Visit…

The Tourism and Economic Development Committee (TED) is looking for a tagline or catch phrase that speaks about our region’s economic development. The tagline may be used with future economic development branding purposes. Winning Slogan – $1,000 prize value • $500 gift card to a local business of your choice or credit towards tuition at…

The Athabasca County Connection Newsletter is out for April 2019 and includes a variety of stories including information about the 2019 County Budget and priorities for work to take place this year, an update on the Regional Aquatic and Fitness Centre, the Business Visitation Program, and a feature story about the Pioneer and Modern Farm…

As a follow-up to recent Open House held to gather ideas for future uses of the Athabasca Old Brick School a survey is now available for all those who didn’t attend the meetings. Online Survey To complete the online survey click on the link below and you will be redirected to an external website to…

The Athabasca Region Tourism & Economic Development Committee is requesting proposals for Social Media and Website Management Services. The Closing Date for proposals is 2 pm, April 4, 2019 MST. All procedural inquiries and the proposals are to be directed to: Rachael Dragun Tourism & Economic Development Officer Athabasca County 3602- 48 Avenue, Athabasca, AB …

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.

A new Tourism and Economic Development (TED) Strategic Plan has been adopted by County Council following a recommendation by the TED Committee. The plan is the result of a strategic planning session held in Athabasca on August 28 to 30, 2018. Tourism Main Goals • Develop and implement a marketing and advertising strategy promoting regional…