Please be advised that a weight restriction of 5 tonnes has been put on the bridge located on Township Road 634 and Range Road 241, west of Highway 2. Weight more than 5 tonnes will need to bypass the bridge. To bypass, vehicles will need to turn south on Range Road 240 or 241, then…
read moreAnnual Assessment Inspections Begin June 17th
We have been receiving questions about the property inspections that are underway in the County. Here are a few key points: Property assessment is a standard practice that has happened in Athabasca annually since the County was established. All municipalities must prepare annual assessments for each property under the Municipal Government Act. Assessments are conducted…
read moreMeeting Notice – County Council
The Tuesday, June 11th, 2024, Regular County Council meeting will be held in Council Chambers. 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, on Tuesday, June…
read morePublic Hearings for Bylaw 008-2024 & 009-2024 on June 11, 2024
In accordance with the requirements of Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, as amended, the Council of Athabasca County has scheduled Public Hearings for June 11, 2024. THE PUBLIC HEARINGS ARE BEING HELD TO ALLOW PUBLIC INPUT ON THE FOLLOWING BYLAWS: Bylaw 008-2024 – The proposed bylaw amends Land Use Bylaw 004-2019 as follows…
read more2024 Fence Line Spray Program Applications Open
Athabasca County’s Fence Line Spraying Program is accepting applications. The program helps to control noxious weeds along fence lines and headlands (Please note that completing the headlands adjacent to county roads will take priority over the fence line program). This program complements the annual roadside spray program, which controls brush, noxious and prohibited noxious weeds along…
read more2024 Weed Inspections and Equipment Rentals
As part of the Weed Control Act, Athabasca County works with property owners to help control the spread of weeds along municipal roads and on private property. Weed inspectors are out completing noxious weed inspections within the County and identifying any potential locations that require control. Crews are working with landowners to control infestations and the…
read moreDevelopment Permit Approvals for the week of June 5th 2024
Permitted D24-072 30′ x 30′ (12′ high) shop Plan 0721588; Block 3; Lot 7 within SW 30-65-18-W4 (Div. 3) Decision Date: June 4, 2024 D24-074 8′ x 20′ (9′ high) shed and a 20′ x 32′ (13′ high) detached garage Plan 1021304; Block 2; Lot 19 within NW 13-71-17-W4 (Div. 6) Decision Date:…
read moreRequest for Proposal – Highway 63 Road Rescue Services
Athabasca County invites qualified service providers to respond to the following Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding the provision of road rescue services on Highway 63 as detailed in the following RFP. The County’s objectives with respect to Highway 63 Road Rescue Services are as follows: Alleviate strain on volunteer first responders by having a full-time…
read moreHealth Advisory – Blue-Green Algae in Skeleton Lake
Alberta Health Services has issued a blue-green algae bloom health advisory for Skeleton Lake. Please take the following precautions: Avoid all contact with blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water as soon as possible. Do not swim or wade (or allow your pets to swim or wade) in any areas where blue-green algae…
read moreCombined Assessment and Property Tax Notices Mailed on May 31st
Mailing of 2024 Combined Assessment and Property Tax Notices Pursuant to Section 311 and Section 336 of the Municipal Government Act, the 2024 Combined Assessment and Property Tax Notices for Athabasca County were mailed on May 31, 2024. All assessed persons are deemed, because of the publication of this notification, to have received their assessment…
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