Month: May 2016

Vegetation Control Program

Amendment to the “No Spray” Policy Please be advised that the herbicide vegetation control program for Athabasca County will begin June 1 and will continue until about September 1, 2016. The objective of the program is to control unwanted weeds, brush and trees in County right-of-ways. The County does not use herbicides within 30 meters…

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Evacuee relief funding begins to flow

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AVGAS available again at Regional Airport

Our fuel supplier has just made a delivery of AVGAS 100 LL to the Athabasca Regional Airport. Our self-service fuel system is now back to normal operation. We appreciate everyone’s patience during a time when fuel was being diverted to assist fire fighting efforts in Fort McMurray.

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Fort McMurray Wildfire – support services available

YOU ARE NOT ALONE – Help in a Stressful Time If you are a Fort McMurray wildfire evacuee, or are hosting one or more of our northern neighbours in your home, this is an information package that makes them aware of various support services available. It’s a stressful time for those living away from their…

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Athabasca Regional Airport – Out of AVGAS

OUT OF FUEL Due to an increased demand for fuel for firefighting purposes, we are unable to get a delivery for the Athabasca Regional Aiport.  We are endeavoring to address the problem with our supplier. Please check back later for a notice of return to normal operations. We appreciate your understanding.

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Grassland truck fill reopens

Please be advised the Grassland truck fill station is now open to non-commercial customers. We apologize for any convenience this may have caused.

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Fort McMurray Wildfire – Evacuee Info Sheet

This is likely one of the most uncertain times for residents of the Fort McMurray region and this information is being provided to help connect people staying in our region with needed resources. Please share this information with anyone in the region who might find it helpful. Much of the information here was taken from www.alberta.ca/emergency so…

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Province-wide fire ban in place

A Fire Control Order has been issued by the Forestry Division, Alberta Agriculture and Foresty enforcing a province wide FIRE BAN according to section 21 of the Forest and Prairie Protection Act. It was brought into effect as of 4:30 pm on May 5, 2016. The Order suspends all fire permits issued under the Act, requires all…

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County, FCSS and ESS ready to provide assistance

Today 700 hamburgers and buns along with a pallet of water was delivered by County Staff to help people in Wandering River and Grassland. (Photo) – Jordan Foy of Athabasca County assists Canadian Tire employee Justin Kendell to load a pallet of bottled water. ATHABASCA, AB  –  Athabasca County has remained in regular contact with…

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