In accordance with the requirements of Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, as amended, the Council of Athabasca County has scheduled a Public Hearing for November 28, 2024, starting at 9:30 a.m. THE PUBLIC HEARING IS BEING HELD TO ALLOW PUBLIC INPUT ON THE FOLLOWING BYLAW: Bylaw 022-2024 – The proposed bylaw amends Land…
read moreOffice Closure and Half-Masting on Remembrance Day
The Athabasca County Administration Office, Public Works, and Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) will be closed on Monday November 11th 2024 in recognition of Remembrance Day. County flags will be flown at half-mast to mark the day and honour the memory of all Canadians who have served their country in time of war. For…
read moreEmployment Opportunity – Community Transportation Driver
Athabasca County is currently accepting applications for a part-time, casual, driver to join our Community Transportation Services team. Operating either a passenger van or wheel-chair accessible handi-bus, transportation services are provided to seniors, disabled individuals, and community groups residing within the boundaries of Athabasca County, Town of Athabasca, and Village of Boyle. For more information…
read moreEnvironmental 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.
read more2024 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…
read moreDevelopment Permit Approvals for the Week of October 30th 2024
Permitted D24-153 3.22 m x 3.66 m (12′ high) shed, two – 3.10 m x 3.70 m (9′ high) sheds, 26′ x 26′ attached garage, 2.43 m x 10.38 m x 2.43 m x 3.94 m x 1.83 m deck and 2.38 m x 0.62 m x 1.48 m x 1.84 m x 3.94…
read moreA 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,…
read morePlayground 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…
read moreMeeting 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…
read moreMeeting 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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