Category: News & Notices

Request for Proposal – Onsite Contract Campground Management for 2024 Season

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (“RFP”) WITH RESPECT TO THE: ONSITE CONTRACT CAMPGROUND MANAGEMENT FOR 2024 SEASON FOR FORFAR AND/OR HOPE LAKE Athabasca County is seeking Proposals from interested Proponents for the Onsite Contract Management of either or both Forfar Park and Hope Lake Campgrounds for the 2024 season. The Contract will be inclusive of April 15,…

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Boyle Healthcare Centre Emergency Department Disruption

Alberta Health Services supplied Athabasca County with the following release on December 22nd 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 from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily, Dec. 23 – 26 as well as Dec. 28. Nursing…

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Super-Heavy Load to Affect Travel on HWY 63 Thursday December 7th

This Thursday, December 7, motorists should be prepared for delays travelling northbound on Highway 63. A large piece of industrial equipment weighing 483,000 kilograms and carried by a trailer with 352 wheels is being moved north to Fort McMurray. Due to its large size and weight, it will only travel at 60 km/h and will…

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Planned Power Outage for Rochester and Perryvale Area on December 4th

Please note that FortisAlberta will be conducting a planned power outage in the Rochester and Perryvale area to conduct line maintenance. The outage will occur on Monday December 4th from 3:30pm-4:00pm.

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Notice of Assessment Review Board Hearing December 15th 2023 – Athabasca County

An Assessment Review Board Hearing will be held on Friday December 15th 2023 at 9:30am via zoom. The full PDF information Package for the hearing can be viewed through the attached link.

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Office Closed Monday November 13th in Lieu of Remembrance Day

The Athabasca County Administration Office, Public Works, and Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) will be closed on Monday November 13th 2023 in lieu of and recognition of Remembrance Day. For emergencies related to municipal water and sewer services, please contact the After-Hours Emergency Line at 780-689-9000. Please dial 9-1-1 for emergencies requiring police, fire,…

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Highway 63 Closure

Update: The highway is now open. Please be advised that Highway 63 at Township Road 674 is currently closed due to an accident on the road. Crews are currently on scene. A notice will be sent once the closure is lifted.

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Request for Proposal – Supply & Operation of a Motor Grader

Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned up to 1:00 p.m. local time, Tuesday November 14, 2023 for the following works:   1)  Contract #GM2023-01 Supply & Operation of a Motor Grader For the Wandering River #14 Grader Maintenance Area      Proposal Packages may be obtained at the Athabasca County Administration office, 3602-48…

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Avian Influenza Notice – October 27 2023

Alberta currently has several municipalities experiencing confirmed cases of avian influenza in poultry operations. This currently includes Athabasca County. There is an extremely low risk to human health and no risk to food safety. The disease can be spread to farmed flocks during wild bird migratory season. Wild birds, especially waterfowl, are natural reservoirs of…

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Make A Difference – Become a Member At Large

Athabasca County currently has openings for Member At Large positions. Agricultural Services Board (One) Member – 1-Year Term ONE County resident to serve as a Members at Large on the Agricultural Services Board for a 1-year term. The membership of the board shall include persons who are familiar with agricultural concerns consistent with the Agricultural…

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