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The Jackfish/Camping Lake fire has been classified as under control as of June 1st The rain received over the last few days significantly helped with firefighting efforts. The prepare to evacuate notice has been lifted with the change in status. Hot spots within the burn area continue and equipment is being maintained along the fire…

Athabasca County will be releasing weekly grader reports highlighting grader activity around the County. Click the link to view the report from May 21st-27th.

Jackfish/Camping Lake Fire Update May 19th:   The status of the fire remains the same from the May 16th update. The Jackfish/Camping Lake fire is still being held and good progress has been made. An update will be made once the fire is deemed under control. There are 4 SRD crews with 2 helicopters still…

Volunteer for the Athabasca Landing Trail Spring Clean Up on Saturday June 3rd 2023. Volunteers will meet at the Athabasca Landing Trail Kiosk (near the skating rink) For more information and to sign up, please contact: Landing Trail Steering Committee Member Tracy Holland 780-675-5689 tholland@athabascacounty.com   Funding Support is provided by Trans Canada Trails.

The Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Committee of the Whole Meeting will be held in Council Chambers at 9:30am. You can view the agenda by clicking below. VIEW AGENDA

The Fire Ban in Athabasca County has been updated on May 11th 2023 to prohibit the use of any propane or natural gas-powered appliances that create an open flame on public and private land. Only propane and natural gas-powered appliances with an enclosed flame (such as propane or gas barbeques) are permitted for cooking only….

The fire remains held. This status will likely remain the same for a few days while crews work to put water 30 feet into the burn area. Flare ups within the burn area are likely, but pose low risk being inside the burn area with crews remaining on scene. Alberta Forestry are committed to extinguishing…

Fire crews continued to hold the fire overnight and the situation remained consistent from yesterday. The fire began to slow overnight. There are many resources currently on scene that have been supplied by Alberta Forestry. The west fire guard continues to hold, and crews are working on the east guard. Homes in the area have…

County Fire Crews Continue to Fight Fire near Jackfish and Camping Lake Update on fire from 3:45pm May 5th. The fire in the area near Jackfish and Camping Lake has received no change in size currently. The fire continues to remain south of the river. Fire Crews from around the County, Alberta Forestry Crews, public…

Permitted Use: D23-037 30′ x 24′ (14′ high) attached garage and a 20′ x 24′ (12′ high) Quonset P0728555; B8; L6 within NE 5-65-18-W4 (Div. 3) Decision Date: May 1, 2023 D23-040 12′ x 14′ (10′ high) shed P2221745; U12 within NW 31-66-22-W4 (Div. 9) Decision Date: May 1, 2023 D23-041 22′ x 28′ (13’5″…