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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
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | March 16, 2022 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on April 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 April 5, 2022. Appeals must be submit
Mar 16, 2022
Viability Assessment
News | March 11, 2022 This assessment was prepared by Municipal Affairs and concerns the Mackenzie Region Municipal Restructuring Project. The report is available to download. Download Document
Mar 11, 2022
2021 Off-Site Levy Report
News| March 10, 2022 Off-Site Levies Fees are established by Council to recoup costs of infrastructure upgrades or improvements as a method of subsidizing those costs for future development. Without Off-Site Levies, the full burden of the infrastructure improvements would fall on the developer when they trigger such improvements. Mackenzie County currently has eleven (11) off-site levy bylaws in place including one (1) transportation levy in rural La Crete, one (1) general in
Mar 10, 2022
Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Bylaw No.1253-22
News | March 9, 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 1253-22. The proposed bylaw is to amend the land use zoning of the following property described as Part of NE 17-105-14-W5M, within Mackenzie County, to accommodate the Manufacturing, Minor use. The property is currently zoned as Agricultural “
Mar 9, 2022
Tax Notification Auction (Update)
News | March 7, 2022 The Tax Recovery Auction date is adjourned to April 12, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located at 4511 46 Avenue, Fort Vermilion, Alberta. Printable Document The Tax Recovery Auction follows the Reserve Bid and Conditions of Sale Policy Download Policy FIN017 Properties still up for auction are: Rural/Hamlet | Legal Desc. | LINC | C. of T. | Address | Reserve Bid E. of La Crete | SE 7-106-14-W5 | 0020817409 | 972114046 | 106134 | RGE RD 145 |
Mar 7, 2022
Bursary Applications
News | March 2, 2022 Now accepting bursary applications towards tuition at a post-secondary or trade educational institution. Bursaries are available to first time university/college students within two years from their public school graduation date (the public school must be within the Mackenzie Region). Students returning to their second to fourth year of studies may also apply to receive a bursary. Mature students may also be considered at the discretion of Council. The st
Mar 2, 2022
Tax Notification Auction
News | February 8, 2022 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 Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., the following lands: Printable Document NOTE: Some properties may be removed prior to auction, due to payments/agreements. Legal Desc. LINC C. of T. Address NW 1-110-18-W5 0018976704 132056545
Feb 8, 2022
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