We would like to thank the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta Forty Mile Fund and the Forty Mile Park Foundation for their donations to the new playground in area C.
Permit Approvals for the week of September 1, 2021 Permitted Use: D21-161 14′ x 20′ shed SE 10-67-22 W4 (Div 9) Decision Date: August 27, 2021 D21-162 1520 sq. ft.(13.5′ high) modular home with 12′ x 30′ deck and 20′ x 8′ sea can P0926238; B1; L2 within NW 10-64-23 W4 (Div 1) Decision Date: August 27, 2021 D21-163 42′ x 32′ (16′ high) shop, 16′ x 30′ barn (as-built), 14′ x 20′ shed (as-built) P0822236; B1; L2 within NW 32-65-21 W4 (Div 5) Decision Date: August 30, 2021 D21-164 1594 sq. ft. (25′ high) 2 storey dwelling with 443 sq. ft. bonus room, 674 sq. ft. deck with 18′ x 18′ covered portion, 6′ x 18′ deck and 22′ x 34′ attached garage P9423512; L3 within NE 32-65-22 W4 (Div 5) Decision Date: August 30, 2021 Discretionary Use: D21-160 25′ x 25′ with 3′ x 12′ extension (8′ high) and 6′ x 25′ deck – second dwelling P0520267; B4; L19 within SW 4-66-22 W4 (Div 5) Decision Date: August 30, 2021 D21-165 1520 sq. ft. (13′ 11” high) 2021 manufactured home with 16′ x 24′ deck, 2 – 20′ x 8′ seacans with 36′ x 24′ (14′ 6″ high) roof and 24′ x 16′ detached garage (as-built) P1123323; B2; L3 within SE 8-65-18 W4 (Div 3) Decision Date: August 31, 2021 Anyone claiming to be affected by the approval may submit an appeal within 21 days from the date of decision. The appeal must be in writing, with a fee of $200 & be directed to Subdivision & Development Appeal Board 3602-48th Ave., Athabasca, AB T9S 1M8. All appeals must be in accordance with the Municipal Government Act. For more information contact: Planning & Development Department 780-675-2273 | 1-844-662-2273 | [email protected]
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 14, 2021, commencing at 9:30 a.m. THE PUBLIC HEARING IS BEING HELD TO ALLOW PUBLIC INPUT ON THE FOLLOWING BYLAW: Bylaw 026-2021 – The proposed bylaw amends Land Use Bylaw 004-2019 as follows: The Land Use District Map is hereby amended by changing the portion of SE 6-65-18-W4, as indicated on Schedule “A” attached hereto, from Agriculture (A) District to Campground Commercial (C5) District. Anyone wishing to address Council on these matters may provide a written statement by noon, September 13, 2021, by forwarding it to: Athabasca County, Planning & Development Dept. 3602 – 48th Avenue, Athabasca, AB T9S 1M8 Phone: (780) 675-2273 | Toll Free 1-844-662-2273 [email protected] The Public Hearing portion can be joined by those wishing to make a presentation in-person or by using Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7806752273 One tap mobile +14388097799, 7806752273# Canada +15873281099, 7806752273# Canada Meeting ID: 780 675 2273 Passcode: 2273 Dial By Your Location: +1 647 374 4685 Canada +1 587 328 1099 Canada Meeting ID: 780 675 2273 Passcode: 2273 The full meeting can be viewed on the Athabasca County YouTube channel beginning at 9:30 am on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.
Record temperatures and drought lead to poor crop conditions Athabasca County… After monitoring the condition of crops within Athabasca County and upon a recommendation from Athabasca County’s Agriculture Service Board (ASB), on August 26, 2021, County Council formally declared a State of Agricultural Disaster in response to low precipitation that has affected the quantity of crops, hay, and pasture County-wide. Referencing the Guide for Declaring Municipal Agriculture Disasters prepared by the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) association, County Administration determined more than 50 per cent of crops and pasture are in poor condition compared to long-term averages, triggering a disaster condition. As of August 10, 2021, the Alberta Crop Report indicates that in addition to dry conditions, some crops in the region were hit with hail, causing a loss of potential yields. Sub-surface soil moisture has been reported between 15 per cent (poor) to 35 per cent (good). While pastures may recover, the growing season has been shortened and rain is required. Precipitation in the growing season compared to the yearly average is low to very low for the majority of the County. Some producers have started feeding their livestock since grazing is not an option, as there is no forage left on pastures due to recent heat waves and subsequent drought. Declarations of agricultural disasters do not automatically trigger access to increased funding programs, provincially or federally. However, declarations raise awareness to governments of the challenges local producers face, which could lead to some form of support and assistance. The most recent Alberta Crop Report is available on the Alberta Agriculture and Forestry website at https://www.alberta.ca/agriculture-and-forestry.aspx. Additional information for local producers can be found at: https://www.alberta.ca/farming-in-dry-conditions.aspx https://afsc.ca/income-stabilization/agrirecovery/
Alberta Health Services has issued a blue-green algae bloom health advisory for Skeleton Lake. Please take the following precautions: Avoid all contact with blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water as soon as possible. Do not swim or wade (or allow your pets to swim or wade) in any areas where blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) is visible. Do not feed whole fish or fish trimmings from this lake to your pets. Consider limiting human consumption of whole fish and fish trimmings from this lake, as it is known that fish may store toxins in their liver. (People can safely consume fish fillets from this lake.) Persons experiencing illness after having contact with lake water are advised to call Health Link at 811. Click here to learn more or visit Alberta Health Services for frequently asked questions.
Permit Approvals for the week of August 25, 2021 Permitted Use: D21-156 3 – 12′ x 16′ (11′ 7″ high) cabins SW 17-65-234 W4 (Div 4) Decision Date: August 20, 2021 Discretionary Use: D21-134 Update of 50 stall recreational vehicle park, structures larger than 10 sq. m. (as shown on the ‘details of structures’ plan), 30’ x 40’ Gazebo, and 30 stall recreational vehicle park expansion SE 8-72-17 W4 (Div 6) Decision Date: August 24, 2021 D21-139 Fishing/swimming pond and park NE 4-72-17 W4 (Div 6) Decision Date: August 24, 2021 D21-146 1312 sq. ft. (8′ high) cabin and 460 sq. ft. detached Garage with 0.43 m side yard variance – both as-built P7722369; L20 within NW 10-65-18 W4 (Div 3) Decision Date: August 24, 2021 D21-147 10′ x 14′ (7.5′ high) shed with a variance to the minimum setback distance to the shoreline – as-built P495MC; L4 within NW 10-65-18 W4 (Div 3) Decision Date: August 24, 2021 D21-148 812 sq. ft. cabin and a 99 sq. ft. guest suite with a 224 sq. ft. minimum floor area variance – both as-built P495MC; L9 within NW 10-65-18 W4 (Div 3) Decision Date: August 24, 2021 D21-157 865 sq.ft. cabin with 17’ 3” x 6’ deck and 30’ 10” x 8’ 2” deck with 5’ 6” front yard variance and an AirBnB rental in the existing cabin – as-built P5979KS; B2; L14 within LL 10-67-24 W4 (Div 8) Decision Date: August 24, 2021 Refused: D21-158 Placement of one additional recreational vehicle (R.V.) P5979KS; B2; L15 within LL 10-67-24 W4 (Div 8) Decision Date: August 24, 2021 D21-159 8′ x 20′ sea can, 8′ x 14′ shed and placement of one additional recreational vehicle (RV) P5979KS; B2; L16 within LL 10-67-24 W4 (Div 8) Decision Date: August 24, 2021 Anyone claiming to be affected by the approval may submit an appeal within 21 days from the date of decision. The appeal must be in writing, with a fee of $200 & be directed to Subdivision & Development Appeal Board 3602-48th Ave., Athabasca, AB T9S 1M8. All appeals must be in accordance with the Municipal Government Act. For more information contact: Planning & Development Department 780-675-2273 | 1-844-662-2273 | [email protected]