Category: Featured

Hamlet & Roadway Clean-up Program

Athabasca County provides community groups and/or individuals the opportunity to obtain funding by conducting the Hamlet & Roadway Clean-up for the municipality. This is an incentive program to enhance the appearance of our Hamlets and certain roadways and at the same time, help community members to raise money. The clean-up areas and rates are set…

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Cost-Shared Dust Control Program

Each year County Council approves a Cost-Shared Dust Control Program for properties adjacent to graveled County roads. Residents may apply to have a spot treatment of dust suppressant applied on the County road in front of their residence approximately 200 meters in length. Fees to participate The 2023 fee to participate in the program is $420 ($400…

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Boyle Healthcare Centre Meeting Documents

On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, Alberta Health Services (AHS), in collaboration with the Village of Boyle and Athabasca County, held a public meeting at the Boyle Community Centre to update residents on the status of the interruption of services at the Boyle Healthcare Centre. Please click on the links below to view the documents presented…

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Farm Women’s Conference & Awards Tickets

Tickets are now available for the 39th Annual Farm Women’s Conference & Awards February 9, 2023 9 am to 4 pm Grassland Community Hall PREVIEW OF THE DAY Topics being Presented: Vegetable Gardening, Horticulturalist, Janis Borgen Estate Planning, Paula Kinoshita, Quantz Law All Set Style & Image Consulting, Shelby Eloria AB Seniors, Community & Social…

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Athabasca County Council Appoints Interim CAO

At a Special Council meeting held on July 21, 2022, Athabasca County Council appointed Mr. Frank Coutney as the interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for Athabasca County, effective July 29, 2022. Mr. Coutney replaces current CAO, Mr. Rod Risling, who notified Council in early June of his resignation effective July 28, 2022. Raised in Lac…

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Request for Quotation – 2022 Backsloping Projects

Request for Quotation – 2022 Backsloping Projects Deadline for questions is Thursday, July 7, 2022. Sealed Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to 11:00 a.m. local time, Friday, July 15, 2022, for the following work: Provide preliminary cleanup, shaping and contouring of the roadside from a point on the shoulder or the road…

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2022 Fly-In Barbecue

2022 Event  The Athabasca County Airport Committee is pleased to be hosting the annual Fly-in Barbeque on Saturday, July 9, 2022, from 11 am to 2 pm. Be sure to bring the entire family to this fun and entertaining community event. Events include: Free barbeque and refreshments from 11 am to 1 pm Welcome bags…

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Colinton Bridge Closure

On May 27, 2022, Athabasca County identified safety concerns regarding the bridge on the old Colinton highway. A consultant has since assessed the bridge, and the County is exploring repair options. In the meantime, the bridge will remain closed for a minimum of 5 months for the safety of commuters and pedestrians. There are alternative…

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Request for Quotation – Bridge Inspection Management & Consulting Services

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES   Request for Quotation – 2022 – 2024 Bridge Inspection Management and Consulting Services Sealed Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to 12:00 p.m. local time, Tuesday, June 28, 2022, for the following work: Provide qualified bridge inspection services, based upon the developed BIM program, for the years of 2022, 2023…

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Fire Advisory in Effect

Effective Thursday, April 7, 2022, Athabasca County has issued a Fire Advisory for the area of the County outside of the Forest Protection Area. The use of burn barrels and cooking and warming fires are still permitted at this time. New fire permits will be issued for essential burning only. Residents and visitors to Athabasca…

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