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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 [...]

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 [...]

News | December 10, 2025 Mackenzie County advises residents in La Crete and Fort Vermilion that residential garbage pickup is currently delayed due to a mechanical issue. Crews are working to complete repairs as quickly as possible. UPDATE: Residential garbage pickup for La Crete and Fort Vermilion will resume no later then FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025. We appreciate your patience and understanding. DECEMBER 12, 2025 UPDATE: Residential Garbage pick up has resumed, the public advisory has been concluded. Mackenzie County [...]

Notice of Decision on Discretionary Use Development Permits News | December 10, 2025 The development permits listed are Approved, and will come into effect on December 31, 2025. 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 [...]

Media Release -  Joint Statement Regarding West Fraser OSB Mill Closure News | December 05, 2025 Mackenzie County Reeve Josh Knelsen and the Town of High Level Mayor Josh Lambert have released a joint statement regarding West Fraser's OSB Mill Closure. See the West Fraser News Release here: www.westfraser.com/investors/news/news-releases/west-fraser-reduces-osb-capacity  Joint Statement on West Fraser’s Announcement We are deeply concerned and saddened by West Fraser’s announcement that they will be curtailing operations at the High Level OSB mill in spring 2026. [...]

News | December 05, 2025 Public Notice that Jimmy's Pond, located in Fort Vermilion will be closed for the Winter Season. There is an aerator  in operation at the pond,  which keeps the ice thin throughout the winter. Please note that Fishing is not permitted during this time. Mackenzie County www.mackenziecounty.com 780-927-3718