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In response to questions from residents at a Town Hall Meeting in Grassland on December 6, 2022, regarding Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) and a related feasibility study that includes North Buck Lake and Amisk Lake, the Metis Settlements General Council (MSGC) has supplied responses in a Frequently Asked Questions document.   READ THE…

Notice of Special Meeting of County Council Called under authority of Section 194 of the Municipal Government Act I, Brian Hall, Reeve of Athabasca County hereby give notice of a Special Meeting of Council to be held via Zoom on March 24, 2023, commencing at 9:00 a.m. to discuss and act upon the following item…

At a Special Council meeting this afternoon, County Council passed a motion to terminate the employment contract of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Mr. Christopher Parker, effective immediately. “Council felt the need to go a different direction, and a change in leadership was necessary,” said Reeve Brian Hall. Council appointed the County’s Director of Planning and…

Each year County Council approves a Cost-Shared Dust Control Program for properties adjacent to graveled County roads. Residents may apply to have a spot treatment of dust suppressant applied on the County road in front of their residence approximately 200 meters in length. Fees to participate The 2023 fee to participate in the program is $420 ($400…

Permit Approvals for the week of February 22, 2023   Permitted Use: D23-008 24′ x 40′ (14′ high) office building and a 60′ x 100′ (18′ ceiling) shop P0840558; B2; L4 within NW 23-66-23 W4M (Div. 8) Decision Date: February 22, 2023 Anyone claiming to be affected by the approval may submit an appeal within…

Permit Approvals for the week of February 15, 2023   Permitted Use: D23-007 20′ x 64′ (14′ 11″ high) 2023 manufactured dwelling with 16′ x 16′ porch & steps and removal of the existing residence NW 35-63-23 W4M (Div. 1) Decision Date: February 13, 2023   Anyone claiming to be affected by the approval may…

Water Well Management For Well Owners Athabasca County, in partnership with Westlock County and Thorhild County, is hosting a live, virtual (via Zoom) Working Well Workshop on March 7, 2023 at 6:30 pm. During this workshop participants will learn: The basics of groundwater and how your well works How to protect your well from contamination…

Athabasca County is offering tree seedlings on a pre-order and pre-pay basis.  Seedlings are delivered in May 2023.  Residents of Athabasca County can order their choice of 16 species of trees, a pollinators package, and hemp squares for weed control.  Visit Tree Seedling Sale 2023 to view tree varieties and ordering information.  Contact Ag. Services…

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Permit Approvals for the week of January 18, 2023   Permitted Use: D23-001 1248 sq. ft. (17′ 17″ high) dwelling with 584 sq. ft. deck, existing 9′ x 14′, 12′ x 12′ and 22′ x 20′ sheds – as built (existing cabin and shed to be demolished) P9924613; L2 within SW 8-65-18 W4M (Div. 3)…