Electric Ice Resurfacer
News | February 9, 2023 As part of the Electric Vehicles for Municipalities Program, funded through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) and with support from the La Crete Recreation Society, Mackenzie County purchased a new $176,500.00 2022 Olympia Millennium Model E (Electric) with stainless steel chassis ice resurfacer and will receive a $50,000.00 rebate to help cover the cost. The new electric ice resurfacer will be used in the newly constructed additional ice rink located at the [...]
Recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal
News | February 8, 2023 At the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, awards with great distinction was bestowed upon five very deserving Mackenzie County employees. Reeve Knelsen and Deputy Reeve Sarapuk had the honour of presenting the Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal to; Byron Peters, Caitlin Smith, Don Roberts, Jennifer Batt and John Zacharias. The Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal has been awarded to 7,000 Albertans in 2022, in recognition of their significant contributions [...]
Notice of Public Hearing – Proposed Bylaw No.1279-23
News | February 8, 2023 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 1279-23. The proposed amendment is to amend the Mackenzie County Land Use Bylaw by increasing the minimum lot size requirement to Section 9.16.3, from 0.4 hectares (1.0 acre) to 0.6 hectares (1.5 acre) in the Hamlet Country Residential “H-CR” [...]
Notice of Public Hearing – Proposed Bylaw No.1270-22, Bylaw No. 1275-23 and Bylaw No. 1276-23
News | January 25, 2023 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 1270-22, Bylaw 1275-23 and Bylaw 1276-23. Bylaw 1270-22 - The proposed amendment is to amend the regulations of Tarp Shelters in Section 8.59 and to amend Section 2.3 Definition of Tarp Shelter of the Land Use Bylaw. Bylaw 1275-23 [...]
Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits
News | January 18, 2023 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on February 8, 2023. 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 $290 and must be included with the appeal. You have 21 days from this notice to submit an appeal, which is [...]
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
News | January 13, 2023 Mackenzie County installed two electric vehicle chargers with the support of the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC). One charger was installed at the recreation centre in La Crete, the other at the recreation centre in Fort Vermilion. Installing these EV charging stations in our communities is an essential step in facilitating electric vehicle usage in Northern Alberta. Quick facts about the charging stations: Level 3 Charger 480 Charging Volts 100kW Power Output $15/hour [...]