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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.
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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
Avian Influenza in Alberta
News | May 10, 2022 Mackenzie County received an email concerning the current Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Alberta. Please find all related information on the Government of Alberta Website, Avian Influenza in Domestic Birds
May 10, 2022
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | April 20, 2022 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on May 11, 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 10, 2022. Appeals must be submitte
Apr 21, 2022
Special Harvest Licences (SHL) for Walleye
News | April 12, 2022 Changes to the 2022-2023 Special Harvest Licences for Walleye - (taken from My Wild Alberta) A Special Harvest Licence (SHL) is a way to share fish among Albertans when there are not enough fish for everyone to be able to keep their catch. Helping populations support themselves or recover ensures the sustainability of these fish populations and fisheries. This management tool is currently only used for walleye. Read more about Changes to the 2022-2023 S
Apr 12, 2022
Residential Request for Information (RRFI)
News | April 11, 2022 Important information from COMPASS Assessment Consultants Inc. - In the past, you may have seen us walking or driving around your neighbourhood. Perhaps you’ve answered the door to one of our assessors asking to verify the details of your home. The Residential Request for Information (RRFI) is looking to expand our engagement with the people we serve. By sending these questionnaires, we hope to interact with ratepayers on their own schedule. Making it q
Apr 11, 2022
2022 Roadside Vegetation Management Plan
News | April 8, 2022 Roadside Mowing Full width cut on all County roads north of the Peace River. Single cut (15 feet) on all County roads south of the Peace River. Roadside Spraying All County Roads north of the Peace River will be sprayed with a residual herbicide in 2022. Herbicides to be used are Navius & Clearview. Product labels and regulatory requirements will be followed. All spraying is done by a licensed Pesticide Applicator. Spraying is to commence June 10th, comp
Apr 8, 2022
Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Bylaw No.1254-22
News | March 30, 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 1254-22. The proposed bylaw is to amend the land use zoning of the following property described as Part of SE 8-106-15-W5M, within the Hamlet of La Crete, to accommodate a Place of Worship. The property is currently zoned as Hamlet Residential
Mar 30, 2022
Discontinuation of RCMP Services out of La Crete County Office
News | March 25, 2022 Please see the letter below regarding the discontinuation of RCMP services that have been provided out of the Mackenzie County Office in La Crete. These services are available at the Fort Vermilion RCMP Detachment. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Fort Vermilion RCMP at 780-927-3258. https://mackenziecounty.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/RCMP.png
Mar 25, 2022
Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Bylaw No.1255-22
News | March 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 1255-22. The proposed bylaw is, that Subdivision Plan 1160NY, Block 3, Lots 8 and 9, located in the Hamlet of La Crete as outlined, be cancelled in full and shall be consolidated as Lot 10. The Public Hearing will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Apri
Mar 23, 2022
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