On July 28, 2023, two 50km/h speed limit signs were removed from their locations. One facing eastbound traffic on township road 654 and range road 191. The other facing westbound traffic at township road 654 and range road 190. These signs were then replaced later that week. On August 10, 2023, The eastbound sign was…
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Child Safety Seat Information Session & Car Seat Check
Athabasca County Enforcement Services is offering Child Safety Seat Information Sessions to County residents to: provide an opportunity to ask the Peace Officers questions relating to seat safety, receive most up to date recommendations, and have a registered technician support you in installing your seats correctly. The sessions will take place at the following locations:…
read morePeace Officer Authority
The Peace Officer for Athabasca County Enforcement Services now has the authority to conduct enforcement on 1 and 2-digit highways and respond to emergencies when called upon by Fire or the RCMP. Authority has been granted by the Government of Alberta for the Athabasca County Peace Officer to conduct traffic enforcement within the County and…
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Avoid Pushing Snow onto Roads It may seem harmless enough, but when you push snow across a road surface into the opposite ditch, or directly onto roads, you may be putting your friends and neighbours at risk. When the tires of a vehicle encounter the ridges left on the road from snow being pushed across…
read moreHeritage Day Office Closure
All Athabasca County offices, including Public Works and Family and Community Support Services, will be closed on Monday, August 2nd for Heritage Day. The After Hours Emergency Line 780-689-9000 will be in operation on August 2, 2021 for concerns related to municipal water and sewer services. Be safe and enjoy the holiday!
read moreCanada Day Office Closure
All Athabasca County offices, including Public Works and Family and Community Support Services, will be closed on Thursday, July 1 for Canada Day. The After Hours Emergency Line 780-689-9000 will be in operation on July 1, 2021 for concerns related to municipal water and sewer services. Be safe and enjoy the Canada Day holiday!
read moreSafe Snow Removal
It may seem harmless enough, but when snow is pushed across roads, ridges are left in the driving surface either from frozen snow or the gravel itself being partially moved. When vehicles drive across these ridges the wheels temporarily lose contact with the road and it can cause a driver to lose control. It is…
read moreSchool Zone & Bus Safety
Athabasca County Enforcement Services reminds everyone that online learning has concluded and students are now back to school. Therefore, speed limits are reduced to 30 Kilometers per hour on school days (Monday to Friday) during the following times: 8 am to 9:30 am 11:30 am to 1:30 pm 3 pm to 4:30 pm Enforcement Services…
read moreCanada Day Office Closure
All Athabasca County offices, including Public Works and Family and Community Support Services, will be closed on Wednesday, July 1 for Canada Day. The After Hours Emergency Line 780-689-9000 will be in operation on July 1, 2020 for concerns related to municipal water and sewer services. Be safe and enjoy the Canada Day holiday!
read moreBusiness Hours Change – Admin Office
Athabasca County continues to adjust its operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a friendly reminder, please note that the business hours for the County Admin Office are changing as of Monday, April 20, 2020. Our new office hours are: Monday to Thursday, 8 am to 5:30 pm. Contact us during these hours by calling 780-675-2273…
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