Development Permit Approvals for the Week of July 10th 2024

Permitted   D24-088 20′ x 20′ (17′ high) shed Plan 1424162; Block 1; Lot 33 within NW 30-71-16-W4 (Div. 6) Decision Date: July 10, 2024   D24-089 19′ x 52′ (12′ high) detached garage/shop (as-built), a 12′ x 40′ (12′ 8″ high) guest suite, and a 10′ x 22′ (10′ 9″ high) utility shed Plan…

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Wandering River Water Truck Fill Station Update July 11th 2024

Edit July 11th 11:45am: The Wandering River Truck Fill is now fixed and running as normal. We thank everyone for their patience during this process.   Overnight the County’s Wandering River Water Truck fill station was shut down due to low reservoir levels. There were numerous water users accessing the truck fill station in the…

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FortisAlberta Planned Power Outage July 10th 2024

FortisAlberta has notified the County of a planned power outage scheduled in the Athabasca Area to accommodate construction. The outage is scheduled to occur from 12:30pm-4:00pm on Wednesday July 10th. The outage will occur west of Perryvale on HWY 663.

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Employment Opportunity – Protective Services Administrative Assistant

Athabasca County is currently accepting applications for a permanent, full-time Administrative Assistant to join our Protective Services team. Reporting to the Manager of Protective Services, the Administrative Assistant position will utilize a full spectrum of administrative skills to provide efficient and effective administrative support to the areas of Fire and Enforcement Services. For more information…

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Employment Opportunity – Grader Operator

Athabasca County is currently accepting applications for a Casual, Full-time, Grader Operator for the County. This is a temporary position, with the possibility of moving to permanent in the future. Under the direction of the Public Works Maintenance Foreman, the Grader Operator performs skilled work within a designated area, in the Summer and Winter operation…

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Employment Opportunity – FCSS Administrative Assistant

The Athabasca County Family & Community Support Services Program is currently accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant. This is a full-time permanent position. FCSS provides a wide range of voluntary services designed to promote individual, family and community wellness. Under direction from the Program Assistant, the Administrative Assistant is the first point of contact for…

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County Office Phone Lines Down

Update July 9th 2024: The technical difficulties with the County office phone lines are ongoing and may continue for the rest of the week. The main office line is working again, but currently is unable to transfer to specific department phone lines. For general questions, please continue to email info@athabascacounty.com. When phoning the main office…

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Bridge on RR 222 in Colinton Road Closure on July 2nd

Please note that due to geotechnical drilling at the bridge on July 2nd, the bridge immediately east of Colinton on Range Road 222 will be closed from 12:00pm-4:00pm on that date. No detour will be available. Residents east of this closure will receive a notice in writing prior to the work starting.  

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Development Permit Approvals for the Week of June 26th, 2024

Permitted D24-086 change of use for an existing 28’x 28′ garage to dwelling and a 28′ x 30′ (16′ high) addition (1624 sq. ft. total) Plan 0828669; Block 2; Lot 121 within NE 14-66-18-W4 (Div. 7) Decision Date: June 21, 2024   Anyone claiming to be affected by the approval may submit an appeal within…

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Development Permit Approvals for the Week of June 19th 2024

Permitted   D24-082 26′ x 38′ (24′ high) residence with a 608 sq. ft. loft and an 8′ x 38′ & 12′ x 34′ L shaped covered deck, a 24′ x 24′ (23′ 11″ high) detached garage with a 280 sq. ft. loft, and a 10′ x 12′ (10′ high) shed Plan 0828669; Block 2;…

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