Athabasca County has been notified by FortisAlberta that a planned power outage is scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM east of Athabasca for construction purposes. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact FortisAlberta at 310-Wire (310-9473).
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Large Load Traveling Northbound on HWY 63 January 8th and 9th 2025
Wednesday January 8th & Thursday January 9th, 2025, motorists should be prepared for delays travelling northbound on Highway 63. A large piece of industrial equipment 8.7 metres wide, 10.2 metres high and 47 metres long is being moved north to Fort McMurray from Edmonton. Due to its large size and weight, it will only travel…
read moreAthabasca County Holiday Hours
The Athabasca County Administration Office, Public Works, and Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) will be closed on: Tuesday, December 24th, 2024 – Closed for the day at 1 pm; 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…
read moreBoyle Healthcare Centre Emergency Department Disruption on Thursday December 19th, 2024
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…
read moreNominations Open for Farm Women Awards
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…
read moreSmall Business Property Sub-Class Applications
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…
read moreInvitation to Cater – Celebrating Rural Women’s Conference
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…
read moreNational Day of Remembrance and Action Against Violence Against Women
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…
read moreInvitation to Cater – Celebrating Rural Women’s Conference
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…
read moreNominations Open for Farm Women Awards
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…
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