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Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
March 5, 2025 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on March 20, 2025. 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 $362.50 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is March 19, 2025. Appeals must be submitted
Mar 5, 2025


Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
February 5, 2025 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on February 27, 2025. 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 $362.50 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is February 26, 2025. Appeals must be s
Feb 5, 2025


Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge - 40 Tonnes Capacity
January 30, 2025 The Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge capacity has increased to a maximum of 40 tonnes, effective Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. The Ice Bridge first opened on December 19, 2024 for light weight traffic at a maximum capacity of 5 tonnes for the 2024/2025 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.
Jan 30, 2025


Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge - 35 Tonnes Capacity
January 20, 2025 The Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge capacity has increased to a maximum of 35 tonnes, effective Monday, January 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. The Ice Bridge first opened on December 19, 2024 for light weight traffic at a maximum capacity of 5 tonnes for the 2024/2025 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.
Jan 20, 2025


Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
January 15, 2025 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on February 5, 2025. 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 $362.50 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is February 4, 2025. Appeals must be sub
Jan 15, 2025


Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge - 25 Tonnes Capacity
January 10, 2025 The Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge capacity has increased to a maximum of 25 tonnes, effective Friday, January 10, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. The Ice Bridge first opened on December 19, 2024 for light weight traffic at a maximum capacity of 5 tonnes for the 2024/2025 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.
Jan 10, 2025


Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge - 15 Tonnes Capacity
January 6, 2025 The Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge capacity has increased to a maximum of 15 tonnes, effective Monday, January 6, 2025 at 1 p.m. The Ice Bridge first opened on December 19, 2024 for light weight traffic at a maximum capacity of 5 tonnes for the 2024/2025 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.
Jan 6, 2025


Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge - 10 Tonne Capacity
January 2, 2025 The Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge capacity has increased to a maximum of 10 tonne, effective Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1 p.m. The Ice Bridge first opened on December 19, 2024 for light weight traffic at a maximum capacity of 5 tonne for the 2024/2025 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.
Jan 2, 2025


Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
December 18, 2024 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on January 8, 2025. 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 $362.50 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is January 7, 2025. Appeals must be subm
Dec 18, 2024


Notice of Land Sale - Part of SW-7-109-19-W5M
News | December 4, 2024 Mackenzie County has received an application for purchase of a 30 acre parcel of land (SW-7-109-19-W5M) located approximately 7 kilometers south of the Town of High Level, within Mackenzie County. The purpose of the sale of land, is to allow the applicant to purchase and consolidate the 30 acre parcel into a 10.01 acre parcel to allow for one title. Please submit written submission prior to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2024 to: Planning and Dev
Dec 4, 2024


Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | November 27, 2024 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on December 18, 2024. 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 $362.50 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is December 17, 2024. Appeals m
Nov 27, 2024


Notice to Residents - Mail Disruption
News | November 21, 2024 Due to the Canada Post strike, mail delivery to and from the County will be experiencing delays. We have options to assist, please click the link, Options for receiving bills and paying for services
Nov 21, 2024


Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | November 13, 2024 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on December 4, 2024. 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 $362.50 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is December 3, 2024. Appeals mus
Nov 13, 2024


Mackenzie County Governance Options
October 29, 2024 Participate in the VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE or ONLINE SURVEY for residents and interested parties. Open from November 6 to 20, 2024. **Please check back on November 6, 2024. Participate in the in-person drop-in open houses on November 12 and 13, 2024. The locations of the open houses are Fort Vermilion, La Crete, Buffalo Head area, and High Level Rural. The event is a drop-in format with display boards and no formal presentation. Participants can attend anytime dur
Oct 29, 2024
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
October 23, 2024 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on November 13, 2024. 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 November 12, 2024. Appeals must be
Oct 16, 2024


Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Bylaw 1348-24 & 1349-24
News | October 2, 2024 Bylaw 1348-24 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 1348-24. The proposed bylaw is to amend the land use zoning of the following property described as Part of NW-24-107-14-W5M. This property is currently zoned Agricultural “A” and is proposed to be rezoned as Rural Industrial Gene
Oct 3, 2024


Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | September 25, 2024 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on October 15, 2024. 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 $362.50 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is October 16, 2024. Appeals mu
Sep 25, 2024


Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | September 11, 2024 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on October 1, 2024. 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 $362.50 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is October 2, 2024. Appeals must
Sep 11, 2024


Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | August 21, 2024 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on September 5, 2024. 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 $362.50 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is September 4, 2024. Appeals mus
Aug 21, 2024


Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Bylaw 1345-24
News | August 13, 2024 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 1345-24. The proposed bylaw is for a Partial Plan Cancellation and Lot Consolidation of Plan 962 4275, Block 04, Lots 13-17 in the Hamlet of Zama, to accommodate the consolidation of these lots into one title. The proposed consolidation will
Aug 13, 2024
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