News & Updates
Thanksgiving Office Closure
Please note that our FCSS and Administration offices will be closed on Monday, October 14th in lieu of Thanksgiving. We will reopen and resume regular…
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High Prairie Airport Featured in Business View Magazine
Big Lakes County is thrilled to announce that the High Prairie Airport has been featured in the latest edition of Business View Magazine! This spotlight…
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Fire Prevention Week – October 6-12
The theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2024 is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!TM” October 6, 2024 — The Big Lakes County…
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Hamlet & Water Co-op Waterline Flushing
Our Utility crew will be flushing water lines in all of the Hamlets during the week of October 7-10. They will also be flushing waterlines…
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Operating & Capital Grant Funding Applications
Big Lakes County is accepting operating and capital grant funding applications from community groups until October 31! Updated application forms are available on our website,…
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential…
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Winter Transfer Station Hours
With winter around the corner, we wanted to remind residents our transfer stations will be changing to their winter hours. Effective October 1st, all Big…
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Land Use Bylaw Amendment
Council for Big Lakes County is considering a proposed amendment to the Big Lakes County Land Use Bylaw No. 03-2017. The purpose of proposed Bylaw…
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Big Lakes County Sale of Surplus Vehicles & Equipment
Big Lakes County is accepting sealed bids on surplus vehicles and equipment until 1:30 pm, Thursday, October 17, 2024! A minimum bid is applied to…
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Approved Development Permits – 24-D0070, 24-D0072, 24-D0077 & 24-D0079
Public Notice The following development permits have been approved under the terms of the Big Lakes County Land Use Bylaw No. 03-2017: Permit #DevelopmentLegal Land…
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Ag News – October
Shelterbelt Program 2025 Shelterbelt Orders are now being accepted and will be accepted until December 31st, 2024. Please use the following link or visit one…
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Construction on Enilda Walking Trail Begins
Exciting news! Construction on the Enilda Walking Trail begins this Friday, September 13th, and is expected to be completed by October 15th. The path will…
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