News | September 4, 2026 Government of Alberta Seeking Feedback on Draft Subregional Plans The Government of Alberta is inviting public feedback on the draft Red Earth and Caribou Mountain subregional plans. Subregional plans provide proposed direction for how land, water, natural resources and recreation may be managed within identified areas. The draft plans include proposed land-use designations, policies and mapping that may apply across a significant portion of Mackenzie

News | September 2, 2026 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on September 23, 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 $500.00 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is September 22, 2026. Appeal

News | August 19, 2026 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on September 9, 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 $500.00 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is September 8, 2026. Appeals mu

News | August 12, 2026 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on September 2, 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 $500.00 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is September 1, 2026. Appeals mu

News | August 12, 2026 Proposed Bylaw - 1414-26 Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta, notice is hereby given that the Council of Mackenzie County will hold a public hearing prior to the second reading of Bylaw No. 1414-26. The proposed bylaw is to repeal Bylaw 406/04 which was an Area Structure Plan for a future residential subdivision on NW-5-106-15-W5M. The subdivision was amended and the Area Structure Plan is no longer r

News | July 15, 2026 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on August 19, 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 $500.00 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is August 18, 2026. Appeals must be

Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits News | July 1, 2026 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on July 22, 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 $500.00 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to sub

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Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits News | June 17, 2026 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on July 8, 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 $500.00 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to sub

May 29, 2029 Mackenzie County is reminding residents that keeping neighbourhoods clean and safe is a shared responsibility. Maintaining private property, as well as adjoining public spaces such as ditches and the resident’s portion of back alleys plays a key role in preserving community standards. Under Bylaw 1325‑24 Unsightly Premises, properties that fall below required maintenance standards may be issued a Clean‑up Order. Conditions considered unsightly can include garbage

News | May 27, 2026 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on June 17, 2026. If you are negatively affected by these decisions, you can submit an appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Boardin writing, containing a statement of the grounds of appeal, in person or by mail. The appeal fee is $500.00 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is June 16, 2026. Appeals must be submit

News | May 15, 2026 Mackenzie County is advising Hamlet residents to be aware of CC pipes that appear more exposed than usual on their property this spring. As frost shifts and thaws in the ground, it can push these pipes upward, causing them to sit higher than they normally would. CC pipes are an important part of the water service connection for each property, and changes in their height can indicate ground movement or potential issues that may require attention. Residents

Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits News | May 13, 2026 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on June 3, 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 $500.00 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to subm

News | May 13, 2026 Message From the Reeve - Property Tax

May 5, 2026 Mackenzie County has received an application for purchase of a 3.29 Acre parcel of road allowance (SW-22-108-13-W5M) located outside the Hamlet of Fort Vermilion. The purpose of the sale of land, is to allow the applicant to purchase the parcel at market value and consolidate the 3.29 acre parcel into the remaining parcel to allow for one title. If you are not in agreeance with the sale of these lands, please submit a written submission to legislative@mackenziec

News | May 1, 2026 Notice to Public - La Crete Stage 1 Water Restrictions Mackenzie County is advising residents that a Stage 1 Water Restriction is now in place for the Hamlet of La Crete each year from May 1 to September 30. The implementation of annual restrictions is normal measure for many locations in Alberta and Canada. The measure was put in place for multiple reasons, including increasing the lifespan of the water distribution infrastructure, saves ratepayers from

News | April 29, 2026 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on May 20, 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 $500.00 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is May 19, 2026. Appeals must be submi

News | April 15, 2026 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on May 6, 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 $500.00 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is May 5, 2026. Appeals must be submitt

News | April 10, 2026 Public Notice: La Crete Water Quality Mackenzie County was made aware of concerns with the water quality in La Crete after a complaint was submitted to Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA). EPA investigated our records and water testing results. The outcome of the investigation found that the County is in compliance with regulations, see below; “Upon review of the information I was able to confirm compliance with chlorine being within limits ent

News | April 8, 2026 Proposed Bylaw - 1407-26 Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta, notice is hereby given that the Council of Mackenzie County will hold a public hearing prior to the second reading of Bylaw No. 1407-26. The proposed bylaw is to amend the land use zoning of the following property described as Part of Plan 072 1050, Block 12, Lot 01 within the Hamlet of Fort Vermilion. The property is currently zoned Hamlet