News | April 15, 2026 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on May 6, 2026. 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 $500.00 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is May 5, 2026. Appeals must be submitt

News | April 10, 2026 Public Notice: La Crete Water Quality Mackenzie County was made aware of concerns with the water quality in La Crete after a complaint was submitted to Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA). EPA investigated our records and water testing results. The outcome of the investigation found that the County is in compliance with regulations, see below; “Upon review of the information I was able to confirm compliance with chlorine being within limits ent

News | April 8, 2026 Proposed Bylaw - 1407-26 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 No. 1407-26. The proposed bylaw is to amend the land use zoning of the following property described as Part of Plan 072 1050, Block 12, Lot 01 within the Hamlet of Fort Vermilion. The property is currently zoned Hamlet

News | April 2, 2026 For Immediate Release Statement in response to “Court injunction stops bulldozer use on winter roads in Dene Tha” from Mackenzie County Reeve, Josh Knelsen There was no court injunction to stop bulldozer use, Mackenzie County agreed to a Consent Order in good faith to stop works until the matter is heard by the Court. Mackenzie County received approved dispositions for winter trail use. All Albertans are free to travel on Crown lands without prior approva

News | April 1, 2026 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on April 22, 2026. 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 $500.00 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is April 21, 2026. Appeals must be su

News | March 30, 2026 Notice of Land Sale - (NW-29-106-15-W5M) Mackenzie County has received an application for purchase of a 1.02 Acre parcel of road allowance (NW-29-106-15-W5M) located outside the Hamlet of La Crete. The purpose of the sale of land, is to allow the applicant to purchase the parcel at market value and consolidate the 1.02 acre parcel to the remaining parcel to allow for one title. If you are not in agreeance with the sale of these lands, please submit a wri

News | March 30, 2026 Notice of Land Sale - (SW-36-104-14-W5M) Mackenzie County has received an application for purchase of the a 0.29 Acre parcel of road allowance (SW-36-104-14-W5M) located outside the Hamlet of La Crete. The purpose of the sale of land, is to allow the applicant to purchase the parcel at market value and consolidate the 0.29 Acre parcel into the remaining parcel. If you are not in agreeance with the sale of these lands, please submit a written submission

News | March 20, 2026 Mackenzie County is accepting applications from the public starting March 23, 2026 for Temporary Occupancy (Ice Fishing Shacks) and/or Storage of Recreation Equipment on available space located on the south and east sides of Bistcho Lake. Applications must be completed in person at any Mackenzie County office during their regular office hours. Permits are issued on a first‑come, first‑served basis at a cost of $500 annually per permit. Permit markers wi

News | March 16, 2026 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 No. 1405-26. The Proposed Bylaw is to amend the land use zoning of the following property described as Plan 192 2564, Block 07, Lots 01 and 02. The property is currently zoned as Hamlet Highway Commercial (H-HC) to Hamlet Country Residential (H-

News | March 4, 2026 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on March 25, 2026. 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 $500.00 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is March 24, 2026. Appeals must be su

News | February 18, 2026 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on March 11, 2026. If you are negatively affected by these decisions, you can submit an appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Boardin writing, containing a statement of the grounds of appeal, in person or by mail. The appeal fee is $500.00 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is March 10, 2026. Appeals must be

News | February 18, 2026 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 Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 1:00 P.M., the following lands: Each parcel will be offered for sale, subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title. Additional conditions of b

News | February 17, 2026 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 No. 1401-26. The proposed bylaw is to amend the land use zoning of the following property described as Part of Plan 072 5380, Block 03, Lot 01. The property is currently zoned Hamlet Heavy Industrial (H-HI) and is proposed to be zoned as Ham

News | February 5, 2026 For Immediate Release Statement from Mackenzie County Reeve, Josh Knelsen. Mackenzie County apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the recent change in venue for the petition signing. Elections Alberta has confirmed that the County did not breach the Citizen Initiative Act and made no prohibited contribution. That review is now closed. Alberta sovereignty Canvassers are welcome to use county facilities. We remain committed to fair and open access t

News | February 4, 2026 Business License invoices will be mailed out by the end of February. Please call Lynda Washkevich, Development Officer @ 780-928-3983 or email at lwashkevich@mackenziecounty.com to notify if your business has closed or has changed during this past year. This will ensure that we do not send unnecessary invoices and keep our records up to date. Any businesses, whether home based or commercial within the boundaries of the County are required to have a M

News | January 30, 2026 The Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge capacity has increased to a maximum of 63.5 tonne, effective Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2 p.m. The Ice Bridge first opened on December 12, 2025 for light weight traffic at a maximum capacity of 5 tonne for the 2025/2026 winter season. Please use caution when crossing the Ice Bridge and travel at the posted speed limit. Do not cross the Ice Bridge with a load that is over the capacity posted.

News | January 23, 2026 The Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge capacity has increased to a maximum of 55 tonne, effective Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2 p.m. The Ice Bridge first opened on December 12, 2025 for light weight traffic at a maximum capacity of 5 tonne for the 2025/2026 winter season. Please use caution when crossing the Ice Bridge and travel at the posted speed limit. Do not cross the Ice Bridge with a load that is over the capacity posted.

News | January 21, 2026 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on February 11, 2026. 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 $362.50 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is February 10, 2026. Appeals m

News | January 21, 2026 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 1396-26. The proposed amendment is to amend the definition of Barndominium in the Land Use Bylaw 1244-21. That the Mackenzie County Land Use Bylaw Section 1.7 Barndominium definition be amended as follows: The Public Hearing will be held at 1:

News | January 19, 2026 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 No. 1398-26. The proposed bylaw is to amend the land use zoning of the following property described as Part of NW-12-105-15-W5M. The property is currently zoned Agricultural 1 (A1) and is proposed to be zoned as Country Residential (CRm) and