Upcoming Events
- Regular Council Meeting
May 25, 2021
9:00 am – 4:00 pmStarts at 9:00am in the County council chambers.
- Council: Regular & ASB
June 8, 2021
9:00 am – 4:00 pmStarts at 9:00am in the County council chambers
- Regular Council Meeting
June 22, 2021
9:00 am – 4:00 pmStarts at 9:00am in the County council chambers.
- Regular Council Meeting - CANCELLED
July 13, 2021
9:00 am – 4:00 pmStarts at 9:00am in the County council chambers.
- Regular Council Meeting
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Birch Hills County
Birch Hills County is located in the Central Peace Region, bordered by the Peace River to the North and the Smoky River to the East. Located within the County are the hamlets of Eaglesham, Peoria, Tangent, Wanham and Watino. Oil and Gas provide the largest sector of employment in the County.
Attention as a precaution to the COVID-19 pandemic the County Administration building's front door is locked. Entrance to the building is by appointment only, for assistance please call 780-694-3793.
From April 27, 2021 Regular Council meeting Council passed the following resolution:
"that Council direct Administration to advertise that effective April 27, 2021 public access to the Birch Hills County managed facilities, camp grounds and playground(s) will be closed until further notice."
Council Meeting Being Held Virtually
Due to maintaining Public Health measures, on May 25, 2021 the Regular Council Meeting will be held virtually.
Please join the council meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone
Paying Bills Online
Pay your bills with telephone or online banking through:
- ATB
- Scotia Bank
- Credit Union
- TD Canada Trust
- CIBC
- BMO
- E-Transfer to: finance@birchhillscounty.com
Pay your bills now with OptionPay
Birch Hills County is pleased to announce that we are now accepting payments with select credit cards through our OptionPay System. Payments for municipal services may be paid online or through the Administration Office.
OptionPay is a payment card system Birch Hills County uses for its credit card transactions. You can find more information on OptionPay by visiting their website.
Fire Advisory Notice
Effective May 4th, 2021
Due to current dry conditions large fuel loads are not permitted in the Birch Hills County. No new burn notifications (permits) will be allowed at this time.
All sites from winter and spring burning should be checked for holdover fires.
Please use extreme care during all activities in or around dry cured fuels or forest areas.
Off Highway Vehicles Can Cause Wildfires - Keep Your Machine Clean
Please call the County at 780 694 3793 if you have any questions.
Please check the SRD website for further information on Wildfires
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Monday, March 15, 2021
RE: ROAD BANS
Road Use within Birch Hills County
Effective March 16, 2021 @ 10:00am, the following road ban will be in place by Birch Hills County.
All gravel roads will be at 75% axle weight from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. All other roads are as posted.
If you have any questions regarding road bans in Birch Hills County please call the County Office at (780)694-3793.
2020 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
As per the Municipal Government Act section 276(3), notice is hereby given that
the 2020 Financial Statement, including the 2020 auditor’s report, is available on the
link below. Copies are also available for
pick up, mailed at no cost or emailed from the County Office.
Please see the above BHC contact information or email requests to:
info@birchhillscounty.com
Link: 2020 Financial Statement
Wanham Lagoon
Wanham Lagoon to reopen, with new access conditions, on April 1st, 2021
Please contact the County Office for further details.
NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY
Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26)
Local Jurisdiction: BIRCH HILLS COUNTY, Province of Alberta
Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is Monday, September 20, 2021 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the Birch Hills County office from January 1, 2021 between the hours of 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. up to September 20, 2021 between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 12:00 noon.
Number of Electoral
Office Vacancies Division Number
County Councillor 1 Ward 1
County Councillor 1 Ward 2
County Councillor 1 Ward 3
County Councillor 1 Ward 4
County Councillor 1 Ward 5
County Councillor 1 Ward 6
County Councillor 1 Ward 7
Location of Local Jurisdiction Office:
BIRCH HILLS COUNTY OFFICE
4601 50 Street
Lot 3 Plan 9523066
Wanham Alberta
Dated at Birch Hills County in the Province of Alberta, this 31st day of December, 2020.
Election Personnel Required
On Monday, October 18, 2021 Birch Hills County may be conducting a Municipal Election. The voting stations and number of personnel required will be determined after Nomination Day on September 20, 2021. Please submit your Expression of Interest to:
Shelley Braun, Returning Officer
2021 Municipal Elections Information link:
Candidate Information Guide 2021
Day Camp in Wanham
The David Thompson Bible Camp last summer held Day Camps at our site, north of Fairview. Unfortunately, the distance made it very difficult for children from your area to attend. This year we will be offering one week of Day Camp in Wanham, following all Alberta Health requirements for COVID-19. The camp will be held July 5-9.
More information is available on our website at www.dtbc.ca
Alberta Blue Cross Update for Vaccinations for Seniors
Here is a link from Alberta Blue Cross regarding locations that the vaccine will be available.
https://www.ab.bluecross.ca/news/covid-19-immunization-program-information.php#pharmacy-boxPart Time Employment Opportunity
Contract services will also be considered
Custodian Position
Birch Hills County is looking for a Custodian for the Administration Building.
Position Summary
The Custodian provides professional cleaning and maintenance services for the Administration Building, including Council chambers, public works operations office and agriculture services operations office. This position is also responsible for maintaining an inventory and ordering required cleaning supplies and paper products for county facilities (unscented and allergen free whenever possible).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include:
- Ability to perform all duties safely and to a high degree of quality, timeliness and precision.
- Interact well and respond to inquiries from senior leadership team, council, other staff and ratepayers.
- Function as a team member and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
- Minimum grade 12
- Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license, be able to provide an acceptable driver’s abstract and a satisfactory criminal record check.
A detailed job description is available on upon request.
Position Details: Part Time Position
Hours of Work: Anytime between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. estimated 10 hours per week
Work schedule will be reviewed/setup with successful candidate
May be required to occasionally work additional hours
To apply for this position, please submit your resume with a covering letter detailing why you believe that you are a suitable candidate for this position to Shelley Braun, Director of Corporate Services by one of the following methods:
By mail: Shelley Braun, DCS Birch Hills County, PO Box 157, Wanham AB T0H 3P0
By email: shelleyb@birchhillscounty.com
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates invited for interviews will be contacted.
Tangent Social Club
“Twinkle Star” Project
Remembering babies gone too soon
The Twinkle Star Project was created out of love and respect for families experiencing perinatal loss. The gift of your handmade creation will be forever cherished by a family facing pregnancy loss.
If anyone would like to crochet or knit baskets for this wonderful cause, please contact Deb Jacob for the patterns that need to be used. There are 4 sizes acceptable, the best yarns to use as well as appropriate colors. When the Organization receives these baskets a twinkle star charm will be added-these baskets are distributed to Alberta Hospitals. If you have yarn that you would like to donate to us for this that would be greatly appreciated.
For more info contact Deb Jacob 780-837-6265
Do you have questions about the decommissioned railway line in Birch Hills County?
Residents with questions related to access of the decommissioned railway line are encouraged to contact the Birch Hills County Office.
December 08, 2020
Attention
The Birch Hills County Administration building will be closed to the public, except by appointment in response to new Provincial COVID restrictions. The new public health measures come into effect December 08, 2020 and will be in effect until further notice.
To schedule an appointment phone 780-694-3793. County Administration building is open Monday to Friday (except holidays) from 8:15 am – 4:30 pm
RMA Launches Internet Speed Test Project
Highspeed rural internet is critical for economic development, engaging in the digital economy, and working and learning from home. The Government of Canada has announced the goal of providing access to 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds to all Canadians by 2030. The internet speed test will allow RMA to demonstrate the current state of broadband in rural Alberta and use this information to drive advocacy for federal funding. Visit: https://rmalberta.com/news/rma-launches-internet-speed-testing-project/
Service Canada
Service Canada has financial help during COVID-19 for Seniors, Youth and Businesses.
The online link allows you to search and apply for the needed financial help during these trying times.
https://covid-benefits.alpha.canada.ca/en/start
For a complete list of programs, services and resources available through the Government of Canada visit:
ABTraceTogether
Let's work together to stay safe. ABTraceTogether is a mobile contact tracing app that helps to let you know if you've been exposed to COVID-19 – or if you've exposed others – while protecting your privacy. To learn more visit: https://www.alberta.ca/ab-trace-together.aspx
Community Newsletter
Read the newsletters for Eaglesham and Wanham.
Check out the Town of Spirit River's Community Connect.
Oil and Gas Assessment Model
The Provincial Government is considering a reduction to the property tax of oil and gas companies.
Birch Hills County Council and Administration are extremely concerned about the impacts of this decision because it will mean an increase in property tax, reduction of services, or a combination of both to make up for this lost revenue.
For complete media release click here. For further inquires please contact CAO Rick Bastow at 780-694-3793 or cao@birchhillscounty.com.
Birch Hills County Board Member Needed
Birch Hills County is looking to fill one seat on the Recreation Board for Ward 4. The Recreation Board meets once per year, approximately around March/April, to discuss the grant application from local non-profits who apply for the annual allocated funds set by council. A requirement is that you live in the Ward that you will represent. Please submit a letter of interest to the County office email cao@birchhillscounty.com or call 780-694-3793 and ask for Rick Bastow, CAO for more information.
December 01, 2018
The Burnt River Crossing is closed.
COVID-19 Info for Albertans: 
We recommend that you use the Government of Alberta website (see link below) for the most up-to-date information about COVID-19. Locally, Central Peace Regional Emergency Management has launched a website and a Facebook page containing the latest information on COVID-19.
Central Peace Regional Emergency Management:
Other trusted Sources of Information include:
If you know someone without a computer, have them dial 811.
Business Resilience Service
This service will help entrepreneurs and small business owners in need of financial planning advice, particularly those who may not have access to an accountant. The service will also be open to not-for-profit organizations and charities. The hotline is a national, bilingual service operated by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (EST). The toll-free number is 1-866-989-1080.
