Grizzly Bear Sightings

Report of Grizzly Bear Sightings in Yellowhead County & North of Edson. Please take all precautionary measures in rural areas and on properties in the county. Be aware of the wildlife risks at this time of year.

Fire Advisory in Effect

Yellowhead County has put a FIRE ADVISORY in place on April 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. (1300 hours) for the Yellowhead County Fire Permit Area. The fire advisory will remain in effect for the Yellowhead County Fire Permit Area until conditions improve or further escalation is required.

Council Highlights April 8

Edson & District Healthcare Heroes

Nominate an Edson Area local healthcare professional for 1 of 5 Healthcare Hero Awards using this link.

Easter Office Closure

The Wildwood and Edson offices will be closed on Friday, April 18 & Monday, April 21, 2025 for Good Friday & Easter.

Empyrean Cemetery Finalist

The Empyrean Cemetery has been selected as a finalist in the National Trust’s Next Great Save Competition. We need your votes to win!

Free Green Acreages Workshop

Do you own an acreage, hobby farm or recreational property? Then plan on attending this free workshop on April 30 in Edson from 5 PM – 8 PM.

Hands-On Tree Pruning

Join us for an afternoon of visual, hands-on tree pruning in Evansburg with Toso Bozic from Yard Whispers. Saturday, April 26, 2025, Noon-4 pm $15/person

Spring Dust Control

Yellowhead County will be applying Calcium Chloride for Spring Dust Control. If you are interested in applying for Dust Control, please contact Yellowhead County.

Peers Dance Class Sessions

Join instructors from Edson Dance Academy for a four-week session in Peers! $40 Ages 3-5, 6-8, and 9+ at the Peers Multiplex

Road Bans Start March 22 

For more information regarding the current road bans, click on the link below.

Family Time for Kids 5 & Under

Join us on alternating Wednesdays for some indoor fun in Marlboro & Peers from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM in April and May. Free to attend.

Info for Candidates

Information booklet and Nomination Forms for candidates. Nominations opened January 1, 2025.
NEW: Notice of Intent form added.

Involved in the Jasper Clean-up?

The West Yellowhead Regional (Hinton) Landfill is the only provincially approved location in Yellowhead County for disposal of Jasper debris clean-up. Click for more locations and info.

Public Records Portal

View Yellowhead County documents’ new online records portal, including Bylaws, Policies & Procedures, Council Minutes and Highlights, and Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes.

YCE Multiplex Website

Go to www.ycemultiplex.ca to visit the new site and keep up-to-date on the project.

Squeal on Pigs!

Wild boars at large are one of the most damaging invasive species. For verified wild boar sighting, you could win a $1,500 Cabela’s gift card!

Council Live-Stream

You can view the meeting on the YouTube Yellowhead County channel. Meetings will be available to watch for 7 days.

County News & Announcements

The latest Yellowhead County news and other announcement can be found in our News section. Scroll through or use the search bar to find specific topics or council highlights.