A downed tree on a power line has resulted in a small fire near Bear Lake. Yellowhead County Fire Department crews are on scene with support from Alberta Forestry. No values are at risk or currently threatened. Updates on the Yellowhead County Facebook page www.facebook.com/yellowheadcounty
Yellowhead County is working with Alberta Wildfire and has equipment and 14 firefighters on scene to support the suppression of this wildfire. Go to https://srd.web.alberta.ca/edson-area-update
A fire ban is in effect for the Yellowhead County Fire Protection Area due to dry conditions and exposed dry and dead vegetation. It will remain in effect until conditions improve. Go to albertafirebans.ca for updates. Details on fire advisory here.
Day camps for kids ages 3-5 and 6-11! Register today! Join other kids in hamlets across Yellowhead County for these themed day camps! Wildwood, Entwistle, Peers, Niton, Marlboro, Robb, and Brule.
Update for Wolf Lake Rd & Elk River Rd
Road bans for Wolf Lake Road and Elk River Road will not be in effect starting at 8:00 AM on MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024. For full details and to view the Road Ban, visit the link below.
The full summer schedule for Council Meetings can be found at on our web portal. Please click on “Calendar” to view the summer dates.
Join us this Saturday, May 25 at the Green Grove Pool for opening weekend and a Kick Off to Summer Luau!
Includes municipal capital and operating costs, revenue-sharing & cost-sharing amounts, seniors and school requisition amounts, and the Yellowhead County Business Plan.
Are you prepared for a disaster? Plan for you, your family, your pets, and your livestock. There are plenty of resources available for planning and during an emergency.
Construction set to begin on new recreation facility in Summer 2024, including an arena, swimming pool, a curling rink, a gymnasium and more.
Yellowhead County has put the main Transfer Station Card program on hold. However, residents can use their cards for free dumping at the Edson Landfill. More details below.
The Parks & Recreation Service Provision Framework was adopted by Council on March 26, 2024.
Construction commenced at 8:00 am today on Yellowhead County’s Broadband expansion project. Construction vehicles will have 3CIS cresting on their trucks so that residents can identify employees. Residents will be asked if they wish to have conduit, fibre or wireless node, brought to their homes. Employees will have company identification. Please be advised that there is no charge to the residents to have the conduit, fibre or wireless node brought into their property and connected to the exterior of their homes.
Federal & Provincial Broadband Funding
Yellowhead County has been chosen as one of 14 projects in Alberta to receive federal and provincial funding to create better internet connectivity and improved internet speeds for our residents. View full video presentation from Mayor Williams.
2023 Disaster After Action Report
The Yellowhead County 2023 Disaster After Action Report was presented at the March 6, 2024 Special Council Meeting. The full report is available to the public and the presentation to council can be viewed until Friday March 8, 2024 at 4:00 PM.
Community & Contractor Equipment List
Yellowhead County is looking for residents and contractors who have equipment and are interested in working with Yellowhead County to assist in wildland firefighting efforts.
Changes to Animal Drop-Off at Edson Pound
The Edson Pound is no longer accepting drop-offs of dogs or cats found in Yellowhead County by members of the public. County Peace Officers will still be taking dogs to the pound.
The power lines and poles in your area, including a section crossing Solomon Creek, are scheduled for maintenance. Construction will take place between April 15 – June 28, 2024. See link for locations.
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