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Seasonal Camping Applications open on Thursday January 2nd, 2025. Applications will be accepted for Seasonal Campsites at Forfar Recreation Park and Hope Lake Campgrounds. The camping season runs from approximately mid-May to mid-September, weather dependent. Application deadline is January 31st, 2025. For application form and more information, please visit the attached link.

Athabasca County has received a notice from FortisAlberta that a planned power outage is scheduled in the Athabasca area (Rge Rd 210.4, btwn Hwy 55 & Paxson Rd) due to construction. The outage is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17th from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact FortisAlberta…

Discretionary   D24-156 10′ x 12′ (8′ high) shed, 32′ 4″ x 10′ (8′ 4″ high) shed, 20′ x 30′ (13.5′ high) carport, 346 sq. ft. (13′ high) gazebo, 24′ x 22′ (13.5′ high) attached garage, 8′ x 7′ + 13′ x 6′ + 16′ x 16′ deck (all as-built), and an 8′ x 40′…

The Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, Regular County Council meeting will be held in Council Chambers. Members of the public can watch a live stream of the meeting via our YouTube Channel. You can view the agenda by clicking below. VIEW AGENDA   MEETING DETAILS The meeting will begin at 9:30 am, MDT, on Tuesday, October…

Athabasca County is currently accepting applications for a part-time, casual, driver to join our Community Transportation Services team. Operating either a passenger van or wheel-chair accessible handi-bus, transportation services are provided to seniors, disabled individuals, and community groups residing within the boundaries of Athabasca County, Town of Athabasca, and Village of Boyle. For more information…

UPDATE Utility staff are currently waiting for parts to repair the 3-inch hose system at the Colinton Truck Fill. In the meantime, you may experience intermittent issues with the hose. If the hose does not shut off, please call our office at 780-675-2273 from Monday to Friday, between 8 AM and 4 PM, or reach…

Friday, October 11, 2024 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 in regard to:   Development Authority decision dated August 27, 2024, of Development Permit application No. D24-111 for an 8.2ft (2.5 m) fence…

Please note that a section of HWY 663, located between 2nd Avenue and Range Road 222A in Colinton, will be reduced to one lane of traffic on Monday September 23rd. The lane closure is to accommodate utility work in the area. Flagging crews will be onsite to direct traffic safely in the area. Larger vehicles…

Athabasca County’s 2025 budget planning process is underway! The annual budget is the most important document that Council passes each year, and we want to hear from you! From now until September 27th, Athabasca County residents can share their opinions on how the 2025 budget should be spent. Your voice matters. Help shape Athabasca County’s…

Athabasca County’s gravel program is currently underway. Graveling is going to be occurring on roads in the Wandering River/Breynat area of the County this week. Please drive with caution when approaching work areas, watch for trucks and road workers, and please abide by posted signage.