Category: News & Notices

Invitation to Cater: Farm Women’s Conference & Awards

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…

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Members At Large for Athabasca Regional Economic Development Committee

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…

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Public Hearings for Bylaws 006-2023 & 009-2023

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…

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Athabasca County, Town of Athabasca, & Village of Boyle Celebrate ALPAC’s 30th Anniversary

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…

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Athabasca County Appoints Robert Beck as Chief Administrative Officer

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…

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RMA Scholarship Program

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.

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Boyle Healthcare Centre Emergency Department Disruption

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…

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Athabasca County Opens STARS Fuel Cache

On Wednesday July 26th, STARS Ambulance and Athabasca County officially opened the new STARS Fuel Cache at the Athabasca Airport. The new fuel cache will greatly expand the ability of STARS Ambulance to be able to operate in Athabasca County and northern Alberta. STARS crews will know that fuel is available to them at the…

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Public Hearing for Bylaw 003-2023

In accordance with the requirements of Section 409 Division 7.1 of the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M26, RSA 2000, as amended, the Council of Athabasca County has scheduled a Public Hearing for July 27, 2023, commencing at 9:30 a.m. THE PUBLIC HEARING IS BEING HELD TO ALLOW PUBLIC INPUT ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED BYLAW: Bylaw…

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Public Hearing for Bylaw 003-2023

In accordance with the requirements of Section 409 Division 7.1 of the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M26, RSA 2000, as amended, the Council of Athabasca County has scheduled a Public Hearing for July 27, 2023, commencing at 9:30 a.m. THE PUBLIC HEARING IS BEING HELD TO ALLOW PUBLIC INPUT ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED BYLAW: Bylaw…

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