News & Updates
Tertiary Road Closures due to Overland Flooding
UPDATE: July 29 @ 11 AM – All previously closed roads in the area are now open. _____ Friday, July 26, 2024 – Several tertiary…
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Office Closure – July 30, 2024
The County Administration and FCSS offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, for the 62nd Elks Annual Parade and Rodeo and will be…
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Flood Watch – West Prairie River, Swan River & Driftpile River
UPDATE: July 26, 2024 @ 10AM – Flood Watch for West Prairie River, Swan River and Driftpile River Over the past 48 hours (Jul 24-26),…
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Approved Development Permits – 24-D0051, 24-D0056 & 24-D0060
Public Notice The following development permit has been approved under the terms of the Big Lakes County Land Use Bylaw No. 03-2017: Permit #DevelopmentLegal Land…
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Fire Advisory in Effect
A fire advisory is in effect for the Big Lakes County permit area as well as the Slave Lake Forest Area area due to windy…
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South Shore of Lesser Slave Lake Experiencing Heavy Smoke
The south shore of Lesser Slave Lake is currently experiencing heavy smoke due to wildfires in the nearby Forest Protection Area. The smoke may reduce…
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Fire Ban in Effect
FIRE BAN IN EFFECT Effective at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 As of July 10 at 4 pm, a fire ban is in…
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Property Re-Inspection in Big Lakes County
Compass Assessment Consultants Inc. will be conducting property re-inspections in designated areas within the County boundaries from July 8 to July 12, 2024. The County…
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Approved Development Permit – 24-D0050
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-D0050Cabin w/…
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The Big Lakes County Utility Department will be flushing water lines in the Rural Water Co-ops during the week of June 24-28, 2024. Customers may…
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Shelterbelt Trees for Sale
We are excited to let you know that we have a limited supply of extra shelterbelt trees available for purchase! Whether you’re looking to enhance…
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ROAD CONSTRUCTION Effective June 10th, 2024, pavement repair and overlay will begin on Township Road 752A (Hilliard’s Bay Access Road) from Highway 750 to the…
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