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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Quotations for installation and/or salvage of 3 and/or 4 wire fences for County projects along County right-of-ways are now being accepted from interested parties for the 2022 Construction and Maintenance Season. There is a possibility the Fencing Services contract may be extended for subsequent years upon agreement of both parties. Details of the requirements &…

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) is inviting rural residents to test their internet speeds and submit results to gauge the level of services residents receive in rural areas. Access to high-speed internet is necessary for economic development, and it’s known that rural Alberta lags behind urban internet speeds in many areas. To participate in…

Applications will be accepted for Seasonal Campsites at Forfar and Hope Lake campgrounds beginning January 4, 2022. In accordance with Athabasca County Policy 7630, residents of the County shall have first choice of selecting campsites. Should the requests for seasonal sites not exceed the number available, sites will be allocated on a first come first…