Category: News & Notices

In recognition, the Athabasca County Administration, FCCS, and Public Works offices will be closed on Monday October 2nd, 2023 in lieu of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day to honour Survivors and families who courageously share their stories and to remember the children who never came…

Athabasca County facilities will be flying flags at half mast in memory of fallen RCMP Officer, Constable Rick O’Brien, who was killed in the line of duty on September 22, 2023 in Coquitlam, B.C.

Please note that as part of routine maintenance, TC Energy will be performing a blowdown periodically from September 24th-25th west of Baptiste Lake and South on TWP Road 664. A blowdown is the act of safely releasing natural gas from a pipeline system in a controlled manner so work can be done safely on depressurized…

Athabasca Regional Multiplex February 8th, 2024 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 for submissions is November 3, 2023 Please…

Athabasca County is seeking up to 5 Members At Large to sit on the Athabasca Regional Economic Development Committee. The committee is looking for full time residents of the Athabasca/Boyle region who have a passion for the economic growth of the region. There will be a minimum of 4 meetings per year, with the possibility…

In accordance with the requirements of Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, as amended, the Council of Athabasca County has scheduled Public Hearings for September 28, 2023, starting at 9:30 a.m. THE PUBLIC HEARINGS ARE BEING HELD TO ALLOW PUBLIC INPUT ON THE FOLLOWING BYLAWS: Bylaw 006-2023 – The proposed bylaw amends Land Use…

Athabasca County, the Town of Athabasca, and the Village of Boyle congratulate Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Inc (ALPAC) and team members on their 30th anniversary. ALPAC and team members contributions to the region in the past 30 years have been invaluable and continue to make the three municipalities a great place to live, work, and…

Athabasca County is pleased to announce that Mr. Robert (Bob) Beck will become the next Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for Athabasca County. Reeve and Council acknowledges the support provided by Mr. Pat Vincent and all staff during the recruitment process. Reeve Brian Hall said, “Council engaged in the CAO recruitment to secure an individual who…

Are you a student living in rural Alberta going to post-secondary school? If so, there’s a scholarship opportunity for you! The Rural Municipalities Association (RMA) of Alberta offers a $1,000 scholarship in support of rural students attending a recognized post-secondary institution. For eligibility visit https://rmalberta.com/…/awards…/rma-scholarship-program/ Deadline is August 31st, 2023.

Alberta Health Services supplied Athabasca County with the following release on August 11th 2023:   Due to a lack of available physicians and inability to secure locum coverage, the Boyle Healthcare Centre emergency department will be without physician coverage August 14 at 9:00 a.m. to August 20 at 8:00 p.m. This disruption may not occur…