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Al-Pac Bridge Testing on April 25th

Please note that WSP will be conducting deck testing on the Al-Pac C-Road bridge on Tuesday April 25th. There will be flagging traffic control in place and testing will be done one lane at a time to prevent any major delays. Testing will only be occurring for one day.

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Development Permit Approvals for the Week of April 19, 2023

Permitted Use: D23-022 30′ x 42′ (14′ high) shed and two (2) 10′ x 16′ as built sheds SE 09-72-17-W4 (Div. 6) Decision Date: April 13, 2023 D23-023 30’ x 40’ (20’ high) detached garage P0828669; B1; L142 within NE 14-66-18-W4 (Div. 7) Decision Date: April 14, 2023 D23-025 32′ 2″ x 10′ 7″ addition…

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April 11, 2023 – Offices Closed During Noon Hour

Our offices will be closed from noon to 1 pm on Tuesday, April 11th for a staff and Council function. We will reopen at 1 pm.

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Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas FAQ

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…

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Notice of Special Meeting

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…

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Council Ends CAO Contract

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…

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Development Permit Approvals

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…

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Development Permit Approvals

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…

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Working Well Workshop

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…

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2023 Tree Seedling Sale

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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