Boyle Healthcare Centre Service Disruption September 20th-22nd

Athabasca County has received the following release from Alberta Health Services: There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the Boyle Healthcare Centre the following times: • 9 a.m., Friday, September 20 – 8 p.m., Friday, September 20 • 9 a.m., Saturday, September 21 – 8 p.m., Saturday, September 21…

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Wildfire Near Hwy 63 & Township Rd 660 (Under Control)

Edit 3:40pm: the Wildfire is now under control. Thank you for your patience. A wildfire is currently active near Highway 63 and Township Road 660. There is heavy smoke in the area. Fire Crews are on-scene. Please avoid the area if possible. An update will be made when new information is available.

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Public Hearing for Bylaw 016-2024 on September 26th, 2024

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 September 26, 2024, starting at 9:30 a.m. THE PUBLIC HEARING IS BEING HELD TO ALLOW PUBLIC INPUT ON THE FOLLOWING BYLAW: Bylaw 016-2024 -The proposed bylaw amends Land Use…

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Development Permit Approvals for the Week of September 18th 2024

Permitted   D24-130 1873 sq. ft. (27′ 4″ high) dwelling with a 1865 sq. ft. basement, 1028 sq. ft. (20′ 6″ high) attached garage, 150 sq. ft. sun room, 108 sq. ft. covered deck, and a 175 sq. ft. front covered porch P1323819; B1; L16&17 within SE 27-65-22-W4 (Div. 2) Decision Date: September 18, 2024…

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Single Lane Traffic on HWY 663 in Colinton for September 18th, 2024

Please note that a section of HWY 663, located between 2nd Avenue and Range Road 222A in Colinton, will be reduced to one lane of traffic until approximately 6pm on Wednesday September 18th. The lane closure is to accommodate utility work in the area. Flagging crews will be onsite to direct traffic safely in the…

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Residential Snowplowing Program Applications

Plan ahead and register for the County’s new Residential Snowplowing Program. This updated program removes the need for displaying flags during each snow event. Applications are good for one (1) winter season and covers snow clearing from private lanes/driveways for rural Athabasca County residents for the entirety of the season. Applications close on September 30th,…

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Meeting Notice – Committee of the Whole

The Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, Committee of the Whole Meeting will be held in Council Chambers at 9:30 am. 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,…

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Development Permit Approvals for the Week of September 11th 2024

Permitted   D24-123 1600 sq. ft. (17′ 5 3/4″ high) dwelling, 24′ x 24′ (17′ high) attached garage, 5′ x 14′ x 7′ x 14′ x 7′ x 14′ x 5′ covered deck, 5′ x 14′ 7″ covered deck with stairs P495MC; L4 within NW 10-65-18-W4 (Div. 3) Decision Date: September 5, 2024   D24-124…

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Take the 2025 Budget Survey!

Athabasca County’s 2025 budget planning process is underway! The annual budget is the most important document that Council passes each year, and we want to hear from you! From now until September 27th, Athabasca County residents can share their opinions on how the 2025 budget should be spent. Your voice matters. Help shape Athabasca County’s…

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Meeting Notice – County Council

The Tuesday, September 10th, 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, September…

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