News & Updates
Big Lakes County Seeks Public Input Regarding VSI and AFSC Building
On November 26, 2020, Big Lakes County Council passed the 2021 Interim Budget. Due to constraints on municipal revenues through unpaid property taxes and the…
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Message from Council Regarding MLA Pat Rehn
Big Lakes County Council wishes to advise residents that during the January 13th Council Meeting, Council passed a motion to send a letter to MLA…
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Big Lakes County Commissions Solar Project
Big Lakes County Council is pleased to announce that the County Shop Solar Project was commissioned on October 20, 2020 and is now producing power….
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Big Lakes County is Now Under Enhanced Measures
Big Lakes County is now under enhanced measures, according to Alberta Health Services. The County wants to remind our residents that under the public health…
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Big Lakes County Launches VoyentAlert! November 30
In times of crisis, it is important that you have access to trusted, timely, and accurate information to ensure your safety and that of your…
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New COVID-19 Restrictions in Big Lakes County
On November 24, 2020, Premier Jason Kenny declared a second state of Public Health Emergency, and aggressive measures have been put in place to protect…
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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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