top of page

County News & Notices
For media inquiries, interview requests, or additional information, connect with Mackenzie County Communications.

One Special Adventure Pack
One very special 2026 Adventure Pack includes a Minister’s Special Licence for a Hay-Zama wood bison hunt.
The Minister’s Special Licence is not separately available for purchase. It is included only in one 2026 Adventure Pack and is subject to all applicable restrictions, terms, conditions, Minister’s requirements, and Alberta hunting rules.
Mackenzie County Newsroom
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | March 15, 2023 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on April 5, 2023. 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 April 4, 2023. Appeals must be subm
Mar 15, 2023
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | February 15, 2023 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on March 8, 2023. 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 7, 2023. Appeals must be s
Feb 15, 2023
Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Bylaw No.1280-23
News | February 15, 2023 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 1280-23. The proposed bylaw is to amend the land use zoning of the following property described as part of NW 24-107-14-W5M. The property is currently zoned Agricultural “A” and is proposed to be zoned as Rural Industrial General “RIG” in
Feb 15, 2023
Electric Ice Resurfacer
News | February 9, 2023 As part of the Electric Vehicles for Municipalities Program, funded through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) and with support from the La Crete Recreation Society, Mackenzie County purchased a new $176,500.00 2022 Olympia Millennium Model E (Electric) with stainless steel chassis ice resurfacer and will receive a $50,000.00 rebate to help cover the cost. The new electric ice resurfacer will be used in the newly constructed additiona
Feb 9, 2023
Recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal
News | February 8, 2023 At the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, awards with great distinction was bestowed upon five very deserving Mackenzie County employees. Reeve Knelsen and Deputy Reeve Sarapuk had the honour of presenting the Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal to; Byron Peters, Caitlin Smith, Don Roberts, Jennifer Batt and John Zacharias. The Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal has been awarded to 7,000 Albertans in 2022, in reco
Feb 8, 2023
Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Bylaw No.1279-23
News | February 8, 2023 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 1279-23. The proposed amendment is to amend the Mackenzie County Land Use Bylaw by increasing the minimum lot size requirement to Section 9.16.3, from 0.4 hectares (1.0 acre) to 0.6 hectares (1.5 acre) in the Hamlet Country Residential “H-CR”
Feb 8, 2023
Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Bylaw No.1270-22, Bylaw No. 1275-23 and Bylaw No. 1276-23
News | January 25, 2023 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 1270-22, Bylaw 1275-23 and Bylaw 1276-23. Bylaw 1270-22 - The proposed amendment is to amend the regulations of Tarp Shelters in Section 8.59 and to amend Section 2.3 Definition of Tarp Shelter of the Land Use Bylaw. Bylaw 1275-23 - The propos
Jan 25, 2023
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | January 18, 2023 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on February 8, 2023. 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 $290 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is February 7, 2023. Appeals must b
Jan 18, 2023
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
News | January 13, 2023 Mackenzie County installed two electric vehicle chargers with the support of the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC). One charger was installed at the recreation centre in La Crete, the other at the recreation centre in Fort Vermilion. Installing these EV charging stations in our communities is an essential step in facilitating electric vehicle usage in Northern Alberta. Quick facts about the charging stations: Level 3 Charger 480 Charging
Jan 13, 2023
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | December 14, 2022 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on January 18, 2022. 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 $290 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is January 17, 2022. Appeals must b
Dec 14, 2022
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | November 30, 2022 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on December 21, 2022. If you are negatively affected by these decisions, you can submit an appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board/*Inter-Municipal 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
Nov 30, 2022
Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Bylaw No.1269-22
News | November 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 1269-22. The proposed bylaw is to amend the land use zoning of the following property described as Part of SW 12-107-14-W5M to accommodate agricultural use. The property is currently zoned as Rural Country Residential 3 “RCR3” and is propo
Nov 23, 2022
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | November 9, 2022 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on November 30, 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 November 29, 2022. Appeals must
Nov 9, 2022
2023 Shelterbelt Tree Orders
News | October 31, 2022 Mackenzie County has established a Shelterbelt Tree Program to promote soil and water conservation, as well as Rural and Urban beautification. Those who wish to purchase shelterbelt tree seedlings can download a copy of the order form here. Order forms can also be obtained from any County office. Payment for shelterbelt trees is due upon delivery. Available species include White Spruce, Lodgepole Pine, Blue Spruce, Lilac, Siberian Larch, and Green A
Oct 31, 2022
Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Bylaw No.1266-22
News | October 26, 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 1266-22. The proposed bylaw is to amend the land use zoning of the following property described as Part of NW 12-105-15-W5M to accommodate eleven (11) estate-like living residential lots. The property is currently zoned as Agriculture “A” an
Oct 26, 2022
Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Bylaw No.1265-22
News | October 26, 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 1265-22. The proposed bylaw is to amend the land use zoning of the following property described as Plan 882 1687, Block 12, Lot 15 in Zama City within Mackenzie County, to accommodate a Retail - Liquor Use. The property is currently zoned as
Oct 26, 2022
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | October 19, 2022 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on November 9, 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 November 8, 2022. Appeals must b
Oct 19, 2022
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | October 5, 2022 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on October 26, 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 October 25, 2022. Appeals must be
Oct 5, 2022
Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Bylaw No.1262-22
News | September 28, 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 1262-22. The proposed bylaw is the Water Franchise Agreement between the town of High Level and Mackenzie County for the provision of potable water services. The Public Hearing will be held at 1:00 p.m. on October 19, 2022 in the Mackenzi
Sep 28, 2022
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | September 14, 2022 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on October 5, 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 October 4, 2022. Appeals must b
Sep 14, 2022
bottom of page
