Category: Infrastructure Services

Athabasca County is seeking an experienced and strategic leader for the role of Director of Infrastructure. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Infrastructure is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of Athabasca County’s public works, utilities, parks, agricultural services, and other essential facilities within the municipality. This role plays a…

UPDATE – Wandering River Flushing Activities Rescheduled Please note that the water flushing and valve exercise activities in Wandering River have been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 30th.   Please be advised that annual flushing of the water distribution system will be occurring on the following dates and locations: Bison Ridge – October 23 Colinton –…

Plan ahead and register for the County’s new Residential Snowplowing Program. This updated program removes the need for displaying flags during each snow event. Applications are good for one (1) winter season and covers snow clearing from private lanes/driveways for rural Athabasca County residents for the entirety of the season. Applications close on September 30th,…

Plan ahead and register for the County’s new Residential Snowplowing Program. This updated program removes the need for displaying flags during each snow event. Applications are good for one (1) winter season and covers snow clearing from private lanes/driveways for rural Athabasca County residents for the entirety of the season. Visit the link for more…

Please note that bridge replacement work will be occurring on Township Road 683 between Range Road 194A and Range Road 194 between September 3rd and ending on September 30th 2024. The road will be fully closed during this time with a detour in place.   Northbound traffic detour will have vehicles travel east on Township…

Athabasca County’s gravel program is currently underway. Graveling is going to be occurring on roads in the Wandering River/Breynat area of the County this week. Please drive with caution when approaching work areas, watch for trucks and road workers, and please abide by posted signage.

As the frost comes out of the ground, our annual spring frost boils are coming up in the gravel roads. County Operators are working to keep them as level as possible, however we do ask for road users’ patience as the spring thaw occurs. Signage is being placed on particularly affected roads and we advice…

County Council has approved a new Cost Shared Dust Control Policy, which approves a 50/50 Cost-Shared Dust Control Program for residential 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 for 200 meters in length. The 2024…

Athabasca County will be releasing weekly grader reports highlighting grader activity around the County. Click the link to view the report from March 10-16th 2024

Athabasca County will be releasing weekly grader reports highlighting grader activity around the County. Click the link to view the report from March 3rd-9th 2024