Big Lakes County

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Big Lakes County is hiring! Apply today at https://t.co/atsjvfTWOr

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Big Lakes County is hiring a Fire Captain! This role will assist in overseeing fire activities, ensuring effective firefighting and rescue operations within the County.
Learn more and apply today at https://t.co/atsjvfTWOr

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Please be advised that the bridge located west of Highway 33 on Township Road 723 will be closed to traffic on Monday, January 27, from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM for a scheduled bridge inspection. For more info: https://t.co/cpbvxqotXf

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The 2025 General Municipal Election will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025. As per the Local Authorities Election Act, eligible candidates have until Nomination Day on Monday, September 22, at 12:00 noon to submit their nomination papers. For more info https://t.co/iHgM8xtIAz

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As temperatures continue to rise and drop below zero, please use extra caution when walking or driving around the Transfer Stations. Fluctuating temperatures will cause snowy and icy conditions. Big Lakes County is doing everything possible to ensure the safety of our residents.

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Big Lakes County is hiring Seasonal Agricultural Technicians who are responsible for the inspection and control of weeds, pests, and vegetation control throughout the County.
Learn more and apply today at https://t.co/SHdY3Z4cq3

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Big Lakes County is hiring Seasonal Agricultural Technicians who are responsible for the inspection and control of weeds, pests, and vegetation control throughout the County.
Learn more and apply today at https://t.co/SHdY3Z4cq3

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Property Taxes are due tomorrow! A 7.5% penalty will be applied to current taxes and arrears if we do not receive payment by tomorrow.

For more information visit our website at https://t.co/gnhdU4fc2e email [email protected] or call our office at 780 523 5955.

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Property taxes are due and payable on or before June 30! A 7.5% penalty will be applied to current taxes and arrears if payment is received after June 30, 2023, and an additional 14.5% for payments made after the last business day in January. Visit https://t.co/gnhdU4fc2e

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Public Hearing is scheduled for June 14 @ 10am for the purpose of proposed Bylaw No. 10-2023 to re-district Plan 2080NY, Block 5, Lot 5 within the Hamlet of Kinuso from the Hamlet Residential (HR) District to Hamlet Mixed Use (HM) District. https://t.co/5v0IZiUAQn

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Big Lakes County is hosting a town hall meeting at the Reception Centre, Elks Rodeo Hall, tonight from 7pm-8pm for residents to ask wildfire questions.

The Reeve will open the meeting and our Fire Chief will be answering residents questions.

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May 6 @ 1:18 PM -This MANDATORY EVACUATION Order is in effect for Big Lakes County residents in the Gilwood area located between Highway 749 west to Range Road 185 and from Township Road 730 north to Township Road 740. https://t.co/i1ioflkZzp

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An Evacuation Alert has been issued for Banana Belt as a result of a Wildfire https://t.co/CzKLIc6fWV

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BLC is building an emergency contact list for producers in the area who are facing threat of evacuation. Contact BLC if you are a local producer who can provide safe, fenced areas for livestock, as well as possible feed and water for animals.

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MAY 5, 2023 @ 3:05PM - All residents south of Township Road 722 west of Highway 33, please be on evacuation alert due to the Grizzly Ridge Fire. Big Lakes County Fire Services are currently monitoring the situation. https://t.co/lEWNgYa4Xh

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A Fire Ban Order has been issued. https://t.co/nvNTLvglTJ

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The wildfire between Island Creek and Stoney Creek, east of Highway 33, is no longer an active threat to Big Lakes County residents at this time as it is currently moving southwest away from Big Lakes County residential properties. https://t.co/lEWNgYa4Xh

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MAY 5, 2023 @ 8:30AM - The wildfire is currently between Island Creek and Stoney Creek east of Highway 33 moving northwest towards Highway 33. The wildfire has not come into contact with Highway 33. https://t.co/lEWNgYa4Xh

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An Evacuation Alert has been issued for the Swan Hills area as a result of a Wildfire. Learn more at https://t.co/lEWNgYa4Xh

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We're hiring full time and seasonal staff! To learn more and to apply visit https://t.co/n5DpdJijkK