News & Updates
Big Lakes County Elects Reeve & Deputy Reeve
Big Lakes County Council elected Ward 3 Councillor Ken Matthews as Reeve and Ward 1 Councillor David Marx as Deputy Reeve at the annual organizational…
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Rail Safety Week
Every year, more than 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured because of unsafe behaviour around tracks and trains. Rail safety is everyone’s responsibility….
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Alberta Recycling Announces Expanded Electronic Recycling Pilot Project in Big Lakes County
The provincial government has approved a two-year $43 million expanded electronics recycling pilot project managed by the Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA). The pilot will…
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Sydney Saitz Receives Big Lakes County Return of Service Bursary
Congratulations to Sydney Saitz, who was selected by Big Lakes County Council to receive the 2020 Return of Service Bursary. This $3,000 bursary was developed…
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Sheldon Family Recieves 2020 Farm Family of the Year Award
Congratulations to the family of Jim and Cheryl Sheldon, who are recipients of the 2020 BMO Farm Family Award. This award recognizes family-run farming operations…
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Oil and Gas Assessment Model
Big Lakes County was notified of changes proposed by the Province of Alberta to reduce the property tax of oil and gas companies through changes…
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Flashing Crosswalk and Speed Limit Signs Installed in Joussard
Big Lakes County installed flashing crosswalk signs at the intersection of Peace River Avenue and Lakeshore Drive in the Hamlet of Joussard. The speed limit…
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Improving Highways in Big Lakes County
Big Lakes County is pleased to announce that Provincial Highways within the County will benefit from the Government of Alberta’s investment to get Alberta back…
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Big Lakes County Introduces All-Day School Zones
Beginning in September, all-day school zones in Big Lakes County will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a maximum speed limit…
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Big Lakes County COVID-19 Relaunch Plan
When the Province declared a Public Health Emergency on March 17th, Big Lakes County’s Emergency Coordination Centre, made the decision to close several facilities and…
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Big Lakes County Launches ALUS Program
Big Lakes County has been granted $148,700 from the Alberta Government’s Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program. This funding has allowed the County to partner with…
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Beloved Community Member Passes Away From COVID-19
Yesterday, Big Lakes County was informed that one of our beloved community members had passed away from COVID-19. On behalf of Council and Staff I…
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