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News | October 18, 2021 Contact: Carrie Simpson, Returning Officer, (780) 927-3718 The following are the unofficial election results for the 2021 municipal election. These results remain unofficial until 12 noon on Friday, October 22, 2021. Ward Location Candidate Number of Votes Status 1 Tompkins Landing/Blue Hills Josh Knelsen Acclaimed (Incumbent) 2 Buffalo Head/West La Crete Darrell Derksen Acclaimed (New) 3 La Crete Peter F. Braun 351 Elected (Incumbent) 3 La Crete Ron Dyck 75 4 La Crete/La Crete [...]

News | October 16, 2021 Polling Station Closure - Senate Election and Referendum Vote in Buffalo Head PrairiePlease note that due to unforeseen circumstances there will be NO POLLING STATION located at the Buffalo Head Prairie School on Monday, October 18 as previously advertised.Residents in the Buffalo Head Prairie area are asked to cast their ballots for the Senate Election and Referendum Vote at the La Crete Heritage Centre polling station located at 15411 Township Road 1060, or any other polling [...]

News | October 14, 2021 The Fort Vermilion Rural Truck Fill will be closed from October 25 to November 5 for the installation of pumps. Residents are asked to please use the Fort Vermilion Water Treatment Plant Truck Fill during this time. We thank you for your patience. For more information, please contact the Utilities Department at utilities@mackenziecounty.com or via phone at 780-928-3983.

News | October 8, 2021 Please note that the installation of the new signal lights at the intersection of 100 Street and 94 Avenue in La Crete will commence on October 12, 2021. Work is expected to take approximately 18 days and lane restrictions may be in effect during this time. Remember to slow down and use caution when approaching areas of road work. Be aware of crews on-site and follow all posted signage. Expect delays and plan your trip [...]

News | October 7, 2021 Mackenzie County has established a Shelterbelt Tree Program to promote soil and water conservation, as well as Rural and Urban beautification. Those who wish to purchase shelterbelt tree seedlings can download a copy of the order form here. Order forms can also be obtained from any County office. Payment for shelterbelt trees must be made at the time of order form submission. Available species include White Spruce, Lodgepole Pine, Blue Spruce, Lilac, Siberian Larch, and [...]

News | October 6, 2021 The development permits listed will come into effect on October 27, 2021. 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 October 26, 2021. [...]