Category: Infrastructure Services

The July 2020 Athabasca County Resident and Business E-Newsletter is now available for review.  (click on image to view)     In this edition: The County Admin and FCSS offices reopen Campgrounds Update:  bookings being taken at Forfar and Hope Lake Agricultural Disaster Declared by Council Congratulations Message to 2020 Grads 2020 Road Construction Project…

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!

PROJECT UPDATE Athabasca County will be concluding bridge maintenance work on Twp Rd 665.5 East of Highway 2 (just south of the Hutterite Brethren of Athabasca). Due to delays experienced with the project, equipment has been rescheduled to conduct final work on the bridge on Monday, June 29th.   The road will be closed for…

Athabasca County will be conducting bridge maintenance work on Twp Rd 665.5 East of Highway 2 (just south of the Hutterian Brethren of Athabasca). A contractor will be completing a wing wall repair and bank stabilization on the South East portion of the bridge. Work will begin on Tuesday, June 16th, and is expected to…

Due to social distancing and physical gathering requirements, the Tuesday, June 16, 2020 Public Works and Ag Services Board Meetings will be held remotely.  Members of the public are welcome to watch a live stream of the meetings via the internet.   The Public Works meeting will begin at 9:30 am. VIEW AGENDA   The…

Athabasca County’s Infrastructure Services Department continues to evaluate damage from recent rainfall and as a result Range Road 205 has been closed due to a severe washout.   Access for Residents Local traffic along Range Road 205 can still access their properties from either side of the flooded area but should not drive, or walk…

Athabasca County’s Infrastructure Services Department continues to evaluate damage from recent rainfall and as a result Range Road 185 has been closed due to the water level being high on the road.   Access for Residents Local traffic along Range Road 185 can still access their properties from either side of the flooded area but…

Athabasca County’s Infrastructure Services Department continues to evaluate damage from recent rainfall and as of June 9, 2020, has closed a bridge on Range Road 192, north of Highway 63. Upon inspection, the approaches to the bridge are soft and are close to washing out due to high water flows. Access for Residents Local traffic…

Due to high water flowing under the Pine Creek Bridge, RR 193 between Twp 670 & the Grassland Connector (TWP 674) has been closed for the safety of the travelling public. The area has been signed to make the travelling public aware of this change. The water flows and bridge will be evaluated today. Please…

Athabasca County crews are working to repair road and bridge infrastructure that has experienced damage from the ongoing rainfall. At this time the County is prioritizing areas that present an emerging safety concern and will be working to repair all areas of concern after work in these areas is complete. All residents should exercise extra…