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Notice of Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Hearing

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…

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Single Lane Traffic on HWY 663 in Colinton for September 23rd, 2024

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…

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Take the 2025 Budget Survey!

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…

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Gravel Program Underway in Wandering River/Breynat Area This Week

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.

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Meeting Notice – Committee of the Whole

The Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, Committee of the Whole Meeting will be held in Council Chambers at 9:30 am. 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,…

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Employment Opportunity – Protective Services Administrative Assistant

Athabasca County is currently accepting applications for a permanent, full-time Administrative Assistant to join our Protective Services team. Reporting to the Manager of Protective Services, the Administrative Assistant position will utilize a full spectrum of administrative skills to provide efficient and effective administrative support to the areas of Fire and Enforcement Services. For more information…

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Employment Opportunity – Grader Operator

Athabasca County is currently accepting applications for a Casual, Full-time, Grader Operator for the County. This is a temporary position, with the possibility of moving to permanent in the future. Under the direction of the Public Works Maintenance Foreman, the Grader Operator performs skilled work within a designated area, in the Summer and Winter operation…

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Bridge on RR 222 in Colinton Road Closure on July 2nd

Please note that due to geotechnical drilling at the bridge on July 2nd, the bridge immediately east of Colinton on Range Road 222 will be closed from 12:00pm-4:00pm on that date. No detour will be available. Residents east of this closure will receive a notice in writing prior to the work starting.  

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Athabasca County Receives Water for Life Grant

Athabasca County is thrilled to announce a pivotal milestone in the region’s water infrastructure enhancement efforts: the successful grant approval of the Water for Life program for the Island Lake Water Line Extension project, and for feasibility studies to extend water lines to the Hamlets of Caslan and Rochester. These grant approvals and projects will…

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Congratulations to All Athabasca University Graduates!

Congratulations to all of the 2024 Athabasca University Graduates as they celebrate their Convocation on June 19th & 20th!

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