Environmental Farm Plan Workshop – November 22nd, 2024

Need an Environmental Farm Plan for your S-CAP funding or producer association? Have one but need to update it? Join us on Nov 22 in Rochester at the Rochester Community Hall for in-person assistance. Workshops will be at 9:00am and 1:00pm. You’re free to stay and work on your personal plan until 4:00pm.

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2024 Organizational Meeting Held

Athabasca County Council held its annual organizational meeting on Wednesday, October 31, 2024, in Council Chambers. Appointments to various boards and committees took place, as well as the selection of Athabasca County Reeve and Deputy Reeve. Reeve and Deputy Reeve The positions of Reeve and Deputy Reeve are: Tracy Holland, Councillor Division 5 was elected…

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A Message from Reeve Brian Hall

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Berkley Ferguson. On behalf of Athabasca County, I extend our condolences to his family. Mr. Ferguson served on County Council and the School Board from 1971-77, and then again from 1986 through 2001, sitting as Reeve between 1990 and 1998. Service to community is important,…

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Playground at the Colinton Community Center Temporarily Closed

The playground located at the Colinton Community Center will be closed until further notice. The County is currently securing the area around the playground and will be installing temporary fencing around the playground structures. The closure is due to safety concerns regarding some of the playground equipment that were brought to the County’s attention after…

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Meeting Notice – County Council on October 31st, 2024

The Thursday, October 31st, 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, after the Organizational…

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Meeting Notice – Organizational Meeting

The Thursday, October 31st, 2024, Organizational Meeting will be held in Council Chambers commencing at 9:00 a.m.  You can view the agenda by clicking below. VIEW AGENDA   MEETING DETAILS Members of the public are welcome to watch a live stream of the meeting via the internet. The meeting will begin shortly before 9:00 am,…

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Colinton Truck Fill Station – Notice of Repair

UPDATE Utility staff are currently waiting for parts to repair the 3-inch hose system at the Colinton Truck Fill. In the meantime, you may experience intermittent issues with the hose. If the hose does not shut off, please call our office at 780-675-2273 from Monday to Friday, between 8 AM and 4 PM, or reach…

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Development Permit Approvals for the Week of October 23rd, 2024

Permitted   D24-129 50′ x 120′ (23′ high) accessory building P1124630; B1; L1; within SW 32-67-18-W4M (Div. 7) Decision Date: October 23, 2024   D24-149 42′ x 80′ (16′ high) pole shed P8821903; L1; within NSE 10-66-22-W4M (Div. 5) Decision Date: October 18, 2024   D24-152 30′ x 12′ (12′ high, 360 sq. ft.) 3…

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Employment Opportunity – Deputy Fire Chief

Athabasca County is currently accepting applications for a full-time Deputy Fire Chief to join our Community & Protective Services department. With a focus on supporting the rural districts, the incumbent provides leadership and guidance to the Athabasca County Fire Services personnel regarding provision of fire suppression and rescue services, supporting of volunteer recruitment and retention…

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