Big Lakes County is a wilderness enthusiast’s paradise. Home to 26,957 hectares of park and protected natural assets that offer a variety of outdoor activities for locals and visitors alike. Explore all that Big Lakes has to offer!
All meetings are open to the public and are held in the Council Chambers of the Big Lakes County Administration Building at 10:00 AM on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month.
Big Lakes County is located in North Central Alberta and encompasses 14,000 square kilometres of forests, hills, lakes, and farmland. Find the latest maps, data, and geospatial information here.
The High Prairie & District Regional Solid Waste Management Authority (HPDRSWMA) was established in 1994 and provides waste management services for the entire Big Lakes County region.
During wildfire season, fire permits are required in Big Lakes County for any burning, except campfires. If the location, you wish to burn falls within the County’s jurisdiction you can request a fire permit online or by calling our office.
Big Lakes County gives notice to the public on a variety of different matters, such as: bylaw ads, notice of Development Permits, Public Hearing, etc. The County also gives notice through the newspaper and its social media accounts.
Are you planning to celebrate with fireworks this Canada Day long weekend? Since 2017, the use of fireworks within the Forest Protection Area (FPA) has been prohibited without written permission
The following development permits have been approved under the terms of the Big Lakes County Land Use Bylaw No. 03-2017: Permit# Development Legal Land Description 22-D0051 Change of Use –Restaurant
Compass Assessment Consultants Inc. will be conducting property inspections in selected areas within the County from Monday, July 11, 2022, through to Friday July 15, 2022. The areas set to
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The third application intake period for the Alberta Jobs Now program is still open!
As the largest job training program in Alberta’s history, employers can apply for funding to offset the cost of hiring and training Albertans in new or vacant positions. The Alberta Jobs Now program is a critical part of Alberta’s economic recovery by helping Albertans get back to work and gain the skills needed in today’s job market, and by supporting businesses to re-open and grow their workforce.
For further information on the Alberta Jobs Now program or to apply, please visit: buff.ly/3faE8j6 ... See MoreSee Less
We want to send a BIG Thank You to X-CEL ENERGY & BIG LAKES COUNTY for their generous donations to our Phys. Ed Program!
Having no Gym at our School means we need to get creative, our students now have more options that we can use in our backyard. Thank You for helping to keep our students active! ... See MoreSee Less
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Are you planning to celebrate with fireworks this Canada Day long weekend? Since 2017, the use of fireworks within the Forest Protection Area (FPA) has been prohibited without written permission from a Forest Officer or County Fire Guardian.
Fireworks create hot debris when they are detonated and can cause unintentional wildfires when this debris comes into contact with fuels in the forest, such as dry grass. To request permission, please contact Bill Lesiuk, Fire Prevention Officer at Big Lakes County at least THREE days before the long weekend.
P: 780-507-9848
E: FireGuardian@BigLakesCounty.ca.
If you do not have written permission, you could face a fine of $600 and if you are found responsible for starting a wildfire, you could also be charged with the cost of firefighting. For more information visit wildfire.alberta.ca ... See MoreSee Less
Big Lakes County is hosting a Bike Rodeo next Friday at Spruce Point Park in partnership with High Prairie RCMP!
When: July 1st 1-3 p.m.
Where: Spruce Point Park
This ride through event will feature helmet fittings, safety tips, agility course, and a bike raffle sponsored by POPS Home Hardware Building Centre!
Bike rodeos are a fun way to introduce and educate children on bike safety skills. Bike rodeos teach children the importance of seeing, being seen, and remaining in control of the bike at all times. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Animal Control Officer picked up a neutered male senior blue heeler near the Jack Pines yesterday afternoon. He's wearing a black collar, but no tags or microchip.
If anybody has any information or knows his owner, please contact our Animal Control Officer at 780 523 5955. ... See MoreSee Less