Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge – 25 Tonne Capacity
News | January 2, 2026 The Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge capacity has increased to a maximum of 25 tonne, effective Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2 p.m. The Ice Bridge first opened on December 12, 2025 for light weight traffic at a maximum capacity of 5 tonne for the 2025/2026 winter season. Please use caution when crossing the Ice Bridge and travel at the posted speed limit. Do not cross the Ice Bridge with a load that is over [...]
Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge – 20 Tonne Capacity
News | December 27, 2025 The Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge capacity has increased to a maximum of 20 tonne, effective Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2 p.m. The Ice Bridge first opened on December 12, 2025 for light weight traffic at a maximum capacity of 5 tonne for the 2025/2026 winter season. Please use caution when crossing the Ice Bridge and travel at the posted speed limit. Do not cross the Ice Bridge with a load that is over [...]
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits News | December 24, 2025 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on January 28, 2026. If you are negatively affected by these decisions, you can submit an appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board in writing, containing a statement of the grounds of appeal, in person or by mail. The appeal fee is $362.50 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days [...]
For Immediate Release – Statement from Mackenzie County Reeve
News | December 23, 2025 For Immediate Release Statement from Mackenzie County Reeve, Josh Knelsen Today, I’m pleased to announce that we’ve finalized an agreement with Calgary-based PowerWood Canada Corp. that will bring two new wood pellet manufacturing facilities to the Mackenzie County region. This is a leading-edge, first-of-its-kind project in Canada that turns wildfire-damaged wood into clean energy and helps reduce reliance on coal. These two facilities represent hundreds of millions of dollars in private investment and the potential [...]
Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge – 10 Tonne Capacity
News | December 18, 2025 The Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge capacity has increased to a maximum of 10 tonne, effective Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2 p.m. The Ice Bridge first opened on December 12, 2025 for light weight traffic at a maximum capacity of 5 tonne for the 2025/2026 winter season. Please use caution when crossing the Ice Bridge and travel at the posted speed limit. Do not cross the Ice Bridge with a load that is over [...]
Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge Open for Season – 5 Tonne Capacity
News | December 12, 2025 The Tompkins Crossing Ice Bridge is now OPEN for the season with a maximum capacity of 5 tonne effective Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2 PM. Crossing the ice bridge is open for light traffic only. Please use caution when crossing the Ice Bridge and travel at the posted speed limit. Do not cross the Ice Bridge with a load that is over the capacity posted. Crossing the ice bridge with a load that is [...]