Road Maintenance on TWP Rd 690 Bridge

Please note that maintenance work is planned for the C-Road (aka as Twp Rd 690) bridge crossing the Athabasca River. The maintenance is to commence Thursday, August 22nd and is anticipated to take 2-days, the bridge will be reduced to one lane. Please watch for construction workers and equipment. Drive safely and follow all posted construction…

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Temporary Road Closure On TWP 634

Please note that there is a temporary road closure on Township Road 634 between Range Road 241 and 242 to accommodate bridge construction. The closure will be in place from August 19th until August 31st. A detour is in place along Range Road 241 and 242. Traffic travelling west on TWP 634 will be re-directed…

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Meeting Notice – Committee of the Whole

The Tuesday, August 20th, 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 August 14th, 2024

Permitted   D24-108 1600 sq. ft (25′ high) modular home with a 20′ x 30′ sunroom & a 40′ x 30′ (15′ high) attached garage, a 40′ x 60′ (25.5 high) shop building with a 16′ x 60′ lean to on either side and a 60′ x 30′ (12′ high) greenhouse NE 31-67-21-W4 (Div. 5)…

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Athabasca County Communications Survey

We want to hear from you! We’re reviewing how we communicate with the public. Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey and provide your valuable feedback. Your responses will help us understand what improvements can be made to better connect with and gain feedback from our citizens. Visit the link to tell…

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Employment Opportunity – IT Manager

Athabasca County is seeking an experienced IT Manager to oversee IT services for the organization. This position is responsible for managing our IT infrastructure, implementing new technologies, and ensuring the smooth operation of all IT systems. This role requires advanced understanding of the County’s technological environment and involves supporting the organization in root cause problem…

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Development Permit Approvals for the Week of August 7th 2024

Permitted   D24-106 12′ x 20′ (10.3′ high) sunroom addition to an existing 24′ x 28′ (14′ 10″ high) dwelling with an 8′ x 24′ covered deck P2843TR; B1; L9 within SE 30-65-18-W4 (Div. 3) Decision Date: August 2, 2024   D24-109 24′ x 32′ (20′ high) two storey dwelling with a 8′ x 32′…

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AVGAS Not Available at Athabasca Airport

Please note that due to supply issues, there is currently no AVGAS (100LL) available at the Athabasca Regional Airport. A NOTAM (notice to airman) has been issued for pilots.

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Athabasca County Fire Advisory in Effect – August 2, 2024

In accordance with Athabasca County Fire Services Bylaw 015-2023 section 8, a Fire Control Order is now in effect for lands within Athabasca County located outside the Forest Protection Area. With improved conditions across the region, Athabasca County is moving from a Fire Restriction to a Fire Advisory. Under this advisory: Fire Permits may be…

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Internet and Phone Lines Down

MCSnet is currently experiencing a service outage in the region. This outage is impacting both the phones and the emails at the Athabasca County Administration and Public Works Buildings. MCSnet is working to resolve these issues, however there is no estimated time of restoration.

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