Category: News & Notices

Athabasca County has received the following notice from Alberta Health Services: There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the Boyle Healthcare Centre from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, December 19. Patients who present to the ED during this time will be triaged and assessed by registered nurses and…

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Celebrating Rural Women’s Conference for the Pioneer Farm Women and Modern Farm Women Awards. Do you know a woman who has worked unselfishly to make exceptional contributions to build a successful family farm? The Pioneer Farm Woman has participated and adapted to changes in farm practices over the…

Do you operate a small business in Athabasca County with fewer than 25 full time employees? Then you may qualify for a reduction in your taxes thanks to Athabasca County’s new small business tax class. Small businesses must submit an annual application to the county to benefit from the reduced tax rate. Applications close after…

The Athabasca County Administration Office, Public Works, and Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) will be closed on: Wednesday, December 25th 2024; Thursday, December 26th 2024; Friday, December 27th 2024, and; Wednesday, January 1st 2025. Athabasca County wishes you a safe and happy holiday season!

INVITATION TO CATER CELEBRATING RURAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE ATHABASCA REGIONAL MULTIPLEX February 6, 2025 Bids should consist of a menu plan which would include a light breakfast (e.g., muffins, scones, fruit) with coffee/juice, a buffet dinner with two meats for up to 250 people with a cost per plate. Gluten free options should be considered. Deadline…

On December 6th, we recognize the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Violence Against Women. In recognition of the day, Athabasca County will be lowering its flags to half-mast. This year marks the somber 35th anniversary of the tragic events at École Polytechnique in 1989, where 14 women lost their lives in an act…

INVITATION TO CATER CELEBRATING RURAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE ATHABASCA REGIONAL MULTIPLEX February 6, 2025 Bids should consist of a menu plan which would include a light breakfast (e.g., muffins, scones, fruit) with coffee/juice, a buffet dinner with two meats for up to 250 people with a cost per plate. Gluten free options should be considered. Deadline…

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Celebrating Rural Women’s Conference for the Pioneer Farm Women and Modern Farm Women Awards. Do you know a woman who has worked unselfishly to make exceptional contributions to build a successful family farm? The Pioneer Farm Woman has participated and adapted to changes in farm practices over the…

Invitation to Proponents: The objective of this RFP is to solicit Proposals from qualified consultants for the provision of Project Management Services for the Island Lake Regional Water Line design and construction that will be required by Athabasca County (the “County”). The County is looking for project management professionals or Owner’s Engineer who can handle…

With a national postal strike underway, we want to minimize the impact on our ratepayers. What Athabasca County residents and customers need to know: During a mailing disruption, Athabasca County cannot mail customers utility bills, notices, or account information. Outgoing mail will be held at the Athabasca County Administration Office during business hours, Monday to…