News & Updates
ATCO – Electricity meter upgrades
In the coming weeks, ATCO will be in Big Lakes County installing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) network equipment on streetlights and preexisting poles, followed by…
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February Admin & FCSS Office Closures & Bus Cancellation
FCSS February Office Closures: Enilda – February 14 and 17, 2025 Faust – February 3, 14 and 17, 2025 Grouard – February 7, 14 and…
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Big Lakes County Fire Services Awards Banquet
Big Lakes County Fire Services hosted their annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 1st, at the Joussard Community Hall. The event saw an impressive turnout,…
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25 Years of Service!
Big Lakes County and the High Prairie Regional Waste Authority would like to extend their heartfelt congratulations to Ken Shaw on reaching the impressive milestone…
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Bridge Re-Open
UPDATE JANUARY 28: Please be advised that the bridge located west of Highway 33 on Township Road 723 is now re-open. Bridge Re-open Order —-…
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Notice of Meeting Change
Notice is hereby given that the January 22, 2025, Municipal Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next MPC meeting will be held on February…
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Approved Development Permit #24-D0100 – December 17, 2024
The following development permit has been approved under the terms of the Big Lakes County Land Use Bylaw No. 03-2017: Permit #DevelopmentLegal Land Description24-D0100Mobile…
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Applications Open for 2025 Roadside & Hamlet Cleanup & Sponsorship Funding
Applications are now open for 2025 Roadside and Hamlet Cleanup Grants as well as 2025 Sponsorship funding requests. The cleanup grant provides an opportunity for…
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Mail Services Resuming December 19th
With the Canada Post strike now over, Big Lakes County will resume sending out mail starting on Thursday, December 19th. Canada Post has stated that…
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Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt Land Use Bylaw (LUB)
The Big Lakes County Land Use Bylaw No. 26-2024 is the subject of a Public Hearing that will be held on January 8, 2025 at…
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Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt Municipal Development Plan (MDP)
The Big Lakes County Municipal Development Plan Bylaw No. 25-2024 is the subject of a Public Hearing that will be held on January 8, 2025…
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Assessment Property Re-Inspections
Compass Assessment Consultants Inc. will be conducting property re-inspections throughout the County from December 9 to 13, 2024. Why Assessors May Visit Your Property: •…
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