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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
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | August 17, 2022 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on September 7, 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 September 6, 2022. Appeals must
Aug 17, 2022
Government of Alberta - Resilience Builders Bulletin
News | July 21, 2022 Alberta Government shared their quarterly issue of the Resilience Builders Bulletin. Documents shared include: Resilience Builders Bulletin – update on resilience building tools and resources available Disaster Resilience Guidelines for Alberta – additional details to the summary included in the Resilience Builders Bulletin Emergency Preparedness Week 2022 Report – summary of campaign outcomes #BePrepared 8-Week Challenge Bulletin – summary of the commun
Jul 21, 2022
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | July 20, 2022 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on August 10, 2022. If you are negatively affected by these decisions, you can submit an appeal to the *Inter-Municipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board / 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 sub
Jul 20, 2022
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | June 29, 2022 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on July 20, 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 July 19, 2022. Appeals must be submitt
Jun 29, 2022
Fence Construction
News | June 28, 2022 Summer is here and many outdoor projects have started. If you have plans to build a fence, please follow Bylaw 1066-17 Land Use Bylaw. The extracted section of the Land Use Bylaw is below for your convenience. If you have any questions regarding new or existing fences please contact the Planning & Development Department at 780-928-3983. https://mackenziecounty.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Fence-Construction-Reminder-Ad-1.png
Jun 28, 2022
FORT VERMILION RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE PICK UP SURVEY
News | June 17, 2022 Mackenzie County is currently looking at providing Fort Vermilion hamlet residents garbage pickup on a weekly basis. Mackenzie County asks that all hamlet residents take a few minutes to complete this survey to better assist us in the initiation of this program. Surveys have been mailed and should be in your mailbox . If you did not receive a survey you may download here or contact the Fort Vermilion county office for a survey. Deadline for survey submis
Jun 17, 2022
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | June 15, 2022 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on July 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 July 5, 2022. Appeals must be submitted
Jun 15, 2022
Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Bylaw No.1260-22
News | June 8, 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 1260-22. The proposed bylaw is that Subdivision Plan 012 4176, Block 01, Lots 5 and 6, located in the Hamlet of La Crete as outlined, be cancelled in full and shall be consolidated as Lot 23. The Public Hearing will be held at 1:00 p.m. on June
Jun 8, 2022
Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Bylaw No.1259-22
News | June 8, 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 1259-22. The proposed bylaw is that Subdivision Plan 1160NY, Block 3, Lots 1 and 2, located in the Hamlet of La Crete as outlined, be cancelled in full and shall be consolidated as Lot 11. The Public Hearing will be held at 1:00 p.m. on June 22
Jun 8, 2022
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | June 1, 2022 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on June 22, 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 June 21, 2022. Appeals must be submitte
Jun 1, 2022
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | May 18, 2022 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on June 8, 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 June 7, 2022. Appeals must be submitted
May 18, 2022
Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Bylaw No.1258-22
News | May 11, 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 1258-22. The proposed bylaw is to amend the land use zoning of the following property described as NW-26-105-15-W5M, within Mackenzie County, to accommodate Natural Resource Processing. The property is currently zoned as Agricultural “A” and is
May 11, 2022
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | May 11, 2022 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on June 1, 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 31, 2022. Appeals must be submitted
May 11, 2022
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