Category: News & Notices

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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Athabasca County Council Approves Fire Services Review and Master Plan

Athabasca County Fire Services delivers an essential public service, helping make Athabasca County a safer place to live, work, and play. The services provided by Athabasca County Fire Services are essential in responding to fire, rescue, and emergency situations, fire prevention, public education, and in responding to life threatening emergency medical situations in an assistance…

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RFP/RFQ for Athabasca Regional Multiplex Society Front Entrance Naming Rights

The Athabasca Regional Multiplex Society (ARMS) invites Proponents to submit a formal proposal in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP) to secure Naming Rights for the Front Entrance at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex (the Services) with the intent to negotiate and enter into a Sponsorship Agreement with ARMS. Proposals are invited from parties interested…

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Athabasca County Hires Roy Martin as Public Works Manager

Athabasca County is pleased and excited to announce that Mr. Roy Martin has been hired as the permanent Public Works Manager for Athabasca County effective July 1st, 2023. Roy Martin was previously a Public Works Foreman for Athabasca County. Athabasca County is confident that Mr. Martin’s many years of experience and knowledge of the County…

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Notice of Development Appeal Board Hearing

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 10:00 a.m. Athabasca County Administration Building – Council Chambers   Please be advised that a ‘Hearing’ of the Athabasca County Subdivision & Development Appeal Board will be held regarding: Development Authority decision dated May 23, 2023, of Development Permit application No. D23-045 for 10’ X 24’ (12’ high) shed at a…

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