Municipal Services

Transportation

Utilities

Garbage

Cemetery

Fire Department

Police Department

TRANSPORTATION

Connecting Highways:  #2, #55, & SH 813

(Load Limits):  As per Alberta Infrastructure

Truck Transport:  Loomis, Purolator & UPS 

Air Services Local Airport :  Athabasca Municipal

Nearest Commercial Services:   Edmonton 157 km South

Nearest Air Freight Facilities:   Edmonton 157 km South

Bus Services:  Greyhound Bus Lines

UTILITIES

Contact the following for service rates and details:

POWER

Fortis Alberta Inc.
Outages & Customer Service: 310-9473(local call)

NATURAL GAS

AltaGas

General Inquiries: 1-866-222-2067
24 Hour Emergency Service: 1-866-222-2068

TELEPHONE 

Telus Communications Inc.

P.O. Box 2422 , Stn Main

Edmonton, AB T5J 2S7

Residential Customers:  Telephone Toll-Free: 310-2255

Commercial Customers:  Telephone Toll Free: 310-3100

CABLE TELEVISION
Persona:  1-866-737-7662

Alberta Toll Free Service:   Telephone Toll-Free: 310-0000

Provincial Offices Only      

WATER/SEWAGE (Town Residents)

Contact:

Town Office

4705 - 49 Avenue

Athabasca, AB T9S 1B7

Telephone: (780)675-2063

Water Supply

Source of Water: Athabasca River

Reservoir Capacity Treated Water - 6956 cu metres

(1,530,136 imp) gallons

Pumping Capacity WTP High Lift Pump (2) 400 USGPM

Fire Pumps Rupert Reservoir: 1300 USGPM

University Reservoir: 3000 USGPM

Cornwall Reservoir: 3000 USGPM

Average Line Pressure:  207 to 690 kPa (30 to 100 psi)

Average 450 kPa (65 psi)

Average Daily Consumption:   1162m3 (255,900-imp. gallons/day)

Sewage

Type of Treatment: Aerated Lagoon

Provision for Disposal of Chemicals:  Swan Hills , AB

Industrial Fuels Available

Coal: Regional

Oil:  Local

Propane:  Local

GARBAGE

Important Notices:

Method/Frequency of Collection: Weekly

Industrial/Commercial - owner's responsibility

Residential - Weekly pick-up (Tuesdays or Thursdays)
Tuesday's Pick Up Schedule from Nov. '09 - Apr. '10
Thursday's Pick Up Schedule from Nov. '09 - Apr. '10

Garbage

For Pick-Up or Questions, call:

Athabasca Recycle & Transfer Site at (780)675-1117

Recycle
For Pick-Up or Questions, call
Dr. Recycle at (780)689-8271

2010 Blue Bin Guidelines

Charges for garbage and recycling services appear on your Utility bill every 2 months and are as follows:

Garbage:  $25.78 per month / $51.56 per billing

Recycling:  $6.72 per month / $13.44 per billing

Athabasca Recycle & Transfer Site Facility

5520-49 St

Athabasca, AB (across the bridge on Hwy 813, the north side of the river - follow the signs)

Acceptable materials;

Glass, flattened cardboard, plastic bags, milk jugs, tin cans, newsprint, paper, & other recyclables - see users guide.

There are tipping fees for non recyclable materials. A special area has been set up for "Take it" or "Leave it" (garage sale) items.

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday through Saturday

9:00 am - 5 pm .

For more information phone 780-675-1117

CEMETERY

The Town of Athabasca owns and operates the Town Cemetery .

Information on this service can be obtained from the Town Office or from your funeral director.

 BYLAW ENFORCEMENT

The Town of Athabasca has a full time Peace Officer.

Contact:

Town Office

4705 - 49 Avenue

Athabasca, AB T9S 1B7

Telephone: (780)675-2063

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Fire Protection:  21 Volunteer members
 - 1 Fire Chief
 - 1 Deputy Fire Chief
 - 3 Captains
 - 5 Senior Firefighters
 - 1 Training Officer
 - 10 Firefighters

Services:  Fire Protection for the Town & County
                Rescue - covering 200 km of highway
                              in conjunction with Colinton & Grassland

Equipment: 2 Pump Trucks
                  1 Rescue Truck with rescue equipment
                  1 Quick Response Vehicle
                  1 Quad

Land Address:  4707 - 50 Street / Mail Slot

Mailing Address: 

4705 - 49 Avenue

Athabasca, AB  T9S 1B7

Telephone: (780)675-2063

Fax: (780)675-4242

E-mail: Athafire@telusplanet.net

FOR EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CALL 911

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Police Protection R.C.M.P. (12 Person detachment)

4806 - 46th Ave

Athabasca, Alberta T9S 1M7

Emergecy: 911
Administration/Information: (780)675-5122
Complaints (24 Hours): (780)675-4252
Fax: (780)675-4355
Victim Services: (780)675-5077