News & Announcements

The Kakut Creek crossing bridge on Range Road 40 will be reduced to a speed limit of 60km/hr effective immediately.

Wainwright media release

For the past five years, Smoky River Adult Learning has been spreading a little Christmas cheer through our Books for Christmas program! Each year, we provide a FREE, age-appropriate book to every elementary school student at Routhier, Heritage, and Eaglesham Schools,...

_Spirit River_ ED Service Advisory_PSA

📍 Eaglesham Hall 🕖 7:00–9:00 PM 📅 September 29 Everyone is welcome.

Compass Assessment Consultants will conduct Rotational Assessment Inspections throughout Birch Hills County September 21st - 25th. Assessors can be found speaking with property owners to confirm data related to properties, walking on site, measuring buildings, and...

The County will be completing our fall water main flushing in Eaglesham and Wanham from September 21–25, 2026. Residents may experience temporary water discoloration or fluctuations in water pressure during the flushing. We recommend running a cold-water tap until the...

Birch Hills County is looking for members of the community to join our community boards. We are looking for: Recreation Grant Board – 1 Member This Board reviews grant applications from local non-profits and meets once annually in the early spring to allocate grant...

Birch Hills County has engaged a new newspaper service. “Town & Country News” will now be purchased for each resident. If you have not received a paper or received a paper with the wrong name. Please call the office at 780-694-3793

Later this month there will be designated industrial (DI) property inspections. The assessor will be driving a Ford F-150 truck which is clearly marked with government of Alberta logos.

Looking for individuals who work in agriculture and are community minded and want to have a voice in agricultural programming.  Term to start in October  Email Jenifer Lizotte for more information at agfieldman@birchhillscounty.com

FA25008 AP 29 Jul 26 signed

Birch Hills County is looking to hire contractors for the following services on an as needed basis: Building Demolition & Removal Lawn Care/Unsightly Clean-up If you are interested in providing these services, please contact Bailey Smith at...

As per section 194 of the Municipal Government Act, the public is hereby advised of a Special Council meeting to be held on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 starting at 9am at the Birch Hills County Council Chambers located at 4601-50th Street, Wanham, AB. The purpose of the...

Birch Hills County is looking to fill the following seasonal position.        Gravel Truck Driver (one position) Candidate must possess a Class 1 license with air endorsement. Knowledge of the County and the ability to read a map would be an asset.        Candidate...

As per section 194 of the Municipal Government Act, the public is hereby advised of a Special Council Closed meeting to be held at the Birch Hills County Council Chambers located at 4601 - 50th Street, Wanham, AB. The purpose of this closed session meeting is to...

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