Seasonal Camping Applications open on Thursday January 2nd, 2025. Applications will be accepted for Seasonal Campsites at Forfar Recreation Park and Hope Lake Campgrounds. The camping season runs from approximately mid-May to mid-September, weather dependent. Application deadline is January 31st, 2025. For application form and more information, please visit the attached link.
read moreBoyle Healthcare Centre Emergency Department Disruption on Thursday December 19th, 2024
Athabasca County has received the following notice from Alberta Health Services: There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the Boyle Healthcare Centre from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, December 19. Patients who present to the ED during this time will be triaged and assessed by registered nurses and…
read moreAthabasca County Fire Permits
Athabasca County strives to respond to fire permit requests within five business days. Due to the Holiday office closure next week (December 25th-27th) and the influx of current requests, we can not guarantee that all requests will be approved before December 25th. If you wish to have a fire permit by next week, please submit…
read moreDevelopment Permit Approvals for the Week of December 18th, 2024
Permitted D24-162 21′ x 27′ (12′ high) workshop, 16′ x 16′ (10′ high) woodshed, 24′ x 48′ (15′ high) quonset, 19′ x 21′ (12′ high) barn, 24′ x 32′ (11′ high) open front shed (all as-built), and a 1584 sq ft (15′ 9 3/4″ high) 2025 manufactured home P1525385; B1; L1 within SE 6-68-21-W4…
read moreNominations Open for Farm Women Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Celebrating Rural Women’s Conference for the Pioneer Farm Women and Modern Farm Women Awards. Do you know a woman who has worked unselfishly to make exceptional contributions to build a successful family farm? The Pioneer Farm Woman has participated and adapted to changes in farm practices over the…
read moreEmployment Opportunity – Community Transportation Drivers
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Athabasca County is hiring casual drivers to join our Community Transportation Services team! This rewarding role involves providing safe and reliable transportation for seniors, individuals with physical limitations, and community groups within Athabasca County, the Town of Athabasca, and the Village of Boyle. For more…
read moreTree Seedling Sale Opens January 8th, 2025
Save the date! The 2025 Athabasca County Tree Seedling sale will be live on January 8th, 2025! The online purchase program is currently being updated and a link and a list of available seedlings will be posted before the pre-order date. Seedlings are available in May 2025. More information coming soon.
read moreSmall Business Property Sub-Class Applications
Do you operate a small business in Athabasca County with fewer than 25 full time employees? Then you may qualify for a reduction in your taxes thanks to Athabasca County’s new small business tax class. Small businesses must submit an annual application to the county to benefit from the reduced tax rate. Applications close after…
read moreAthabasca County Holiday Hours
The Athabasca County Administration Office, Public Works, and Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) will be closed on: Wednesday, December 25th 2024; Thursday, December 26th 2024; Friday, December 27th 2024, and; Wednesday, January 1st 2025. Athabasca County wishes you a safe and happy holiday season!
read moreNotice of Planned Power Outage – December 17th 2024
Athabasca County has received a notice from FortisAlberta that a planned power outage is scheduled in the Athabasca area (Rge Rd 210.4, btwn Hwy 55 & Paxson Rd) due to construction. The outage is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17th from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact FortisAlberta…
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