News | May 10, 2022 Mackenzie County received an email concerning the current Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Alberta. Please find all related information on the Government of Alberta Website, Avian Influenza in Domestic Birds

News | April 20, 2022 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on May 11, 2022. If you are negatively affected by these decisions, you can submit an appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board in writing, containing a statement of the grounds of appeal, in person or by mail. The appeal fee is $290 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is May 10, 2022. Appeals must be submitte

News | April 12, 2022 Changes to the 2022-2023 Special Harvest Licences for Walleye - (taken from My Wild Alberta) A Special Harvest Licence (SHL) is a way to share fish among Albertans when there are not enough fish for everyone to be able to keep their catch. Helping populations support themselves or recover ensures the sustainability of these fish populations and fisheries. This management tool is currently only used for walleye. Read more about Changes to the 2022-2023 S

News | April 11, 2022 Important information from COMPASS Assessment Consultants Inc. - In the past, you may have seen us walking or driving around your neighbourhood. Perhaps you’ve answered the door to one of our assessors asking to verify the details of your home. The Residential Request for Information (RRFI) is looking to expand our engagement with the people we serve. By sending these questionnaires, we hope to interact with ratepayers on their own schedule. Making it q

News | April 8, 2022 Roadside Mowing Full width cut on all County roads north of the Peace River. Single cut (15 feet) on all County roads south of the Peace River. Roadside Spraying All County Roads north of the Peace River will be sprayed with a residual herbicide in 2022. Herbicides to be used are Navius & Clearview. Product labels and regulatory requirements will be followed. All spraying is done by a licensed Pesticide Applicator. Spraying is to commence June 10th, comp

News | March 30, 2022 Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta, notice is hereby given that the Council of Mackenzie County will hold a public hearing prior to the second reading of Bylaw 1254-22. The proposed bylaw is to amend the land use zoning of the following property described as Part of SE 8-106-15-W5M, within the Hamlet of La Crete, to accommodate a Place of Worship. The property is currently zoned as Hamlet Residential

News | March 25, 2022 Please see the letter below regarding the discontinuation of RCMP services that have been provided out of the Mackenzie County Office in La Crete. These services are available at the Fort Vermilion RCMP Detachment. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Fort Vermilion RCMP at 780-927-3258. https://mackenziecounty.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/RCMP.png

News | March 23, 2022 Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta, notice is hereby given that the Council of Mackenzie County will hold a public hearing prior to the second reading of Bylaw 1255-22. The proposed bylaw is, that Subdivision Plan 1160NY, Block 3, Lots 8 and 9, located in the Hamlet of La Crete as outlined, be cancelled in full and shall be consolidated as Lot 10. The Public Hearing will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Apri

News | March 16, 2022 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on April 6, 2022. If you are negatively affected by these decisions, you can submit an appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board in writing, containing a statement of the grounds of appeal, in person or by mail. The appeal fee is $290 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is April 5, 2022. Appeals must be submit

News | March 11, 2022 This assessment was prepared by Municipal Affairs and concerns the Mackenzie Region Municipal Restructuring Project. The report is available to download. Download Document

News| March 10, 2022 Off-Site Levies Fees are established by Council to recoup costs of infrastructure upgrades or improvements as a method of subsidizing those costs for future development. Without Off-Site Levies, the full burden of the infrastructure improvements would fall on the developer when they trigger such improvements. Mackenzie County currently has eleven (11) off-site levy bylaws in place including one (1) transportation levy in rural La Crete, one (1) general in

News | March 9, 2022 Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta, notice is hereby given that the Council of Mackenzie County will hold a public hearing prior to the second reading of Bylaw 1253-22. The proposed bylaw is to amend the land use zoning of the following property described as Part of NE 17-105-14-W5M, within Mackenzie County, to accommodate the Manufacturing, Minor use. The property is currently zoned as Agricultural “

News | March 7, 2022 The Tax Recovery Auction date is adjourned to April 12, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located at 4511 46 Avenue, Fort Vermilion, Alberta. Printable Document The Tax Recovery Auction follows the Reserve Bid and Conditions of Sale Policy Download Policy FIN017 Properties still up for auction are: Rural/Hamlet | Legal Desc. | LINC | C. of T. | Address | Reserve Bid E. of La Crete | SE 7-106-14-W5 | 0020817409 | 972114046 | 106134 | RGE RD 145 |

News | March 2, 2022 Now accepting bursary applications towards tuition at a post-secondary or trade educational institution. Bursaries are available to first time university/college students within two years from their public school graduation date (the public school must be within the Mackenzie Region). Students returning to their second to fourth year of studies may also apply to receive a bursary. Mature students may also be considered at the discretion of Council. The st

News | February 8, 2022 Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Mackenzie County will offer for sale by public auction, in the Council Chambers, located at 4511 46 Avenue, Fort Vermilion, Alberta, on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., the following lands: Printable Document NOTE: Some properties may be removed prior to auction, due to payments/agreements. Legal Desc. LINC C. of T. Address NW 1-110-18-W5 0018976704 132056545

News | January 12, 2022 Alberta Environment & Parks has shared the information on their website that pertains to sportfishing at Wadlin Lake and Talbot Lake. From Alberta Environment & Parks: We are gathering input on proposed changes to improve conservation and management of fish populations in order to create better sportfishing opportunities in Alberta. Your feedback will help inform ongoing work to develop the 2022-23 Alberta Sportfishing Regulations. Topics of discussion

News | December 9, 2021 Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA), Manager of Policy & Advocacy, has shared the following information: RMA is Raising the Profile of Rural Read RMA’s newly-released report highlighting the unique characteristics and important role of Alberta’s rural municipalities. Rural municipalities are crucially important to Alberta’s economic development and provide vital infrastructure and services to those living outside urban areas. In Alberta, rural munic

News | December 8, 2021 Please note the schedule for all Waste Transfer Stations within Mackenzie County during the Christmas season and the first week of the New Year. All Waste Transfer Stations are CLOSED on December 25, 2021 and January 1, 2022. Fort Vermilion Waste Transfer Station Hours: Tuesday, December 28, 2021 - OPEN Regular Hours Tuesday, January 4, 2022 - OPEN Regular Hours Thursday, January 6, 2022 - OPEN Regular Hours La Crete Waste Transfer Station Hours: Mo

News | November 29, 2021 As a member of Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA), Mackenzie County is assisting RMA with a message to our Ratepayers concerning high-speed internet in rural Alberta. RMA have teamed up with the CIRA (Canadian Internet Registration Authority) to collect real-world internet speed data from rural Alberta. The data collected will tell the government and other decision-makers what internet service is actually like for rural Albertans. Visit the RMA web

News | November 18, 2021 Compass Assessment Consultants Inc. will be in the area during the week of November 21st. Assessors will be visiting properties with known changes or permits County wide. During their inspections, assessors will maintain physical distancing and will wear masks while indoors. For more information, please contact: Compass Assessment Consultants Inc. Aaron Steblyk - Assessor Email: aaron.steblyk@compassassessment.com Phone: 1.800.251.9711