Development Permit Approvals for the Week of January 8th 2024

Permitted Use   D24-168 1528 sq. ft. (14′ high) dwelling with a 12′ x 20′ deck P1123323; B2; L7 within SE 8-65-18-W4M (Div. 3) Decision Date: January 3, 2025   D24-170 2015 sq. ft. (24′ 4″ high) 2024 manufactured home with a 385 sq. ft. upper floor, 288 sq. ft. sunroom, 60′ x 26′ (14′…

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2025 Tree Seedling Sale is Now Live

Pre-orders are now available for the 2025 Tree Seedling Sale. For more information and to order online please visit the following link: https://athabascacountytreesale.squarespace.com/   Seedlings will be available for pickup in May 15th, 2025.

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Large Load Traveling Northbound on HWY 63 January 8th and 9th 2025

Wednesday January 8th & Thursday January 9th, 2025, motorists should be prepared for delays travelling northbound on Highway 63. A large piece of industrial equipment 8.7 metres wide, 10.2 metres high and 47 metres long is being moved north to Fort McMurray from Edmonton. Due to its large size and weight, it will only travel…

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Nominations and Tickets Open for the Celebrating Rural Women’s Conference & 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…

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Pin Pad at Colinton Truck Fill Out of Order

Edit January 14th 2025: The Colinton Truck Fill, ‘account side’ (3” hose) is still inoperable due to a failed solenoid valve. We are still waiting for the parts to arrive for install and it is expected to arrive sometime between January 23-28 and will be installed at that time. However, the ‘coin operated side’ (1.5”…

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Development Permit Approvals for the Week of December 25th 2024

Permitted   D24-167 16′ x 32′ (13′ high) dwelling with 10′ x 16′ & 8′ x 16′ lofts (as-built) and 12′ x 24′ deck P1320003; B1; L3 within NE 35-69-17-W4 (Div. 6) Decision Date: December 24, 2024   Anyone claiming to be affected by the approval may submit an appeal within 21 days from the…

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Athabasca County Municipal Election

Thinking about running in the upcoming Municipal Election? Here are some things to consider: Under the MGA, elected officials have the duty to: • Participate in council meetings, committee meetings, and meetings of other bodies you are appointed to by Council. • Participate in developing & evaluating the policies and programs of the municipality. •…

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Athabasca County Holiday Hours

The Athabasca County Administration Office, Public Works, and Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) will be closed on: Tuesday, December 24th, 2024 –  Closed for the day at 1 pm; 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…

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Seasonal Camping Applications Open January 2nd 2025

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.

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