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April 28th Worker’s Mourning Day

In Alberta and throughout Canada, April 28 has been designated as a day of mourning each year to commemorate workers who have been killed, injured or become ill due to work-related incidents. To commemorate this day, Athabasca County will be lowering its flags to half-mast from the evening of Friday April 26th until the morning…

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Athabasca County Regional Library Board AGM

The Athabasca County Regional Library Board will be hosting their Annual General Meeting on Monday May 6th at 6:00PM in the Athabasca County Council Chambers (3602 – 48th Avenue, Athabasca). The meeting is open for all interested participants to attend.

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Athabasca County Wildfire Update April 16 2024 – Under Control

At approximately 12:15 pm on Sunday April 14th, County fire crews were alerted to a wildfire near Canoe Lake in Athabasca County, which is about 4 miles east of the Hamlet of Colinton, and about 8 miles southeast of the Town of Athabasca. The fire grew in size to approximately 135.5ha with winds from the…

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Supersized Load Moving North on HWY 63 on March 8th

This Friday, March 8th, motorists should be prepared for delays travelling northbound on Highway 63. A large piece of industrial equipment 8.7 metres wide, 10.2 metres high and 69.5 metres long is being moved north to Fort McMurray. Due to its large size and weight, it will only travel at 60 km/h and will use…

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Employment Opportunity – Deputy Fire Chief

Athabasca County is currently accepting applications for a full-time Deputy Fire Chief to join our Community & Protective Services department. With a focus on supporting the rural districts, the incumbent provides leadership and guidance to the Athabasca County Fire Services personnel regarding provision of fire suppression and rescue services, supporting of volunteer recruitment and retention…

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Weekly Grader Report February 11th-17th 2024

Athabasca County will be releasing weekly grader reports highlighting grader activity around the County. Click the link to view the report from February 11th-17th 2024

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Weekly Grader Report February 4th-10th 2024

Athabasca County will be releasing weekly grader reports highlighting grader activity around the County. Click the link to view the report from February 4th-10th 2024

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Development Permit Approvals for the Week of February 7th 2024

Permitted   D24-007 32′ x 40′ (17′ high) detached garage with 20′ x 10′ (8′ high) and 25′ x 12′ (8′ high) lean-tos and 12′ x 12′ (11′ high) shed – all as-built P8022169; B1; L11 within NE 20-65-17-W4M (Div. 3) Decision Date: February 2, 2024   D24-010 1095 sq. ft. (15′ 10″ high) as-built…

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Weekly Grader Report January 14th-20th 2024

Athabasca County will be releasing weekly grader reports highlighting grader activity around the County. Click the link to view the report from January 14th-20th 2024

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Weekly Grader Reports December 31st 2023-January 6th 2024

Athabasca County will be releasing weekly grader reports highlighting grader activity around the County. Click the link to view the report from December 31st 2023-January 6th 2024

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