News & Updates
Fence Line Spraying Program
Have you noticed the persistent Canada Thistle and Sow Thistle growing along the edges of your property adjacent to County Road allowances? These narrow strips…
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Notice of Dust Control
Notice of Dust ControlIn 2023, Big Lakes County will be providing dust control to County residents who want dust suppressant applied to the roadway adjacent…
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Join us on August 14 from 4 – 7 PM at the County Office for the Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw Update Open…
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High Streamflow Advisory
The River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for rivers and streams flowing north out of the Swan Hills Water level rises between…
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Wildfire Update for Grizzly, Kimiwan & Saulteaux Complex Wildfires
The 2023 Spring Wildfires state of emergency expires on June 3, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. A provincial state of emergency in Alberta automatically expires after…
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Road Ban Order Lifted
Big Lakes County has lifted the Road Ban Order effective at 7AM on June 1. Road Ban Order 02 2023 003 1
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Public Hearing – Land Use Bylaw Amendment Public Hearing
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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Areas Under Mandatory Evacuation Alert or Order
MAY 23 @ 11AM Big Lakes County has removed all one-hour and four-hour evacuation alerts for the following areas: Residents Highway 2 South to…
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Lifeworks Supports have activated the Community Crisis Support Line. The Crisis Support Line is open 24/7 and can be reached at 1-844-751-2133. By calling, individuals will receive…
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Property Assessment and Tax Notices
Property Assessment and Tax Notices will be mailed out on April 26, 2023! Please contact our Tax and Assessment Clerk if:• your address has changed•…
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Shelterbelt Program
In 2018, Big Lakes County began offering a Shelterbelt Program to our ratepayers. Since that time, ratepayers have planted thousands of seedlings. Shelterbelts help block…
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Cleanfarms Collection Updates
Transitioning Small Container Collection from Municipal to Retail Sites Between 2022 and 2024, the <23L container collection program will undergo a gradual change that will…
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