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

News | January 14, 2026 Mackenzie County has received an application for purchase of a 175 acre parcel of industrial land located south of the Town of High Level along Range Road 200. The intent of the sale of land, is to allow for the applicant to purchase the property at market value and to develop it for industrial use that includes rail access. If you are not in agreeance with the sale of these lands, please submit a written submission to legislative@mackenziecounty.com

News | January 14, 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 1391-25. The proposed amendment is to increase the minimum width regulation of a lot in the Manufactured Home Subdivision “MHS” district in the Land Use Bylaw, Section 12.27.3.1 That the Mackenzie County Land Use Bylaw Section 12.27.3.1 be ame

News | January 12, 2026 The Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge capacity has increased to a maximum of 45 tonne, effective Monday, January 12, 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 8, 2026 The Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge capacity has increased to a maximum of 40 tonne, effective Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1 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 7, 2026 The Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge capacity has increased to a maximum of 30 tonne, effective Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 12 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 2, 2026 The Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge capacity has increased to a maximum of 25 tonne, effective Friday, January 2, 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 2, 2026 Members of the public who wish to attend the Public Hearing electronically must register with the Director of Legislative Services three (3) days before the meeting date. Anyone wishing to speak at a Public Hearing must either attend in person or register to participate electronically. To speak through electronic means, individuals must register with the Director of Legislative and Support Services seven (7) days before the Hearing and must also submit

December 27, 2025 The Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge capacity has increased to a maximum of 20 tonne, effective Saturday, December 27, 2025 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.