Big Lakes County

06/12/2026

Big Lakes County is bringing back our FoodCycler Program!🍉🍊🍓

A FoodCycler is an in-home countertop food waste recycler that converts food scraps into nutrient-rich soil amendment in just hours.

Registration is open on a first-come, first-served basis, with one unit per Big Lakes County household. Registration form is here: https://4n6v3.share.hsforms.com/20vqe4RllSc2Zplax574d1w

The FoodCyclers will be available for pickup at the Admin Office in High Prairie during the Annual County BBQ on June 25. FoodCyclers can also be picked up at the Admin Office in Kinuso. Pickup dates and times will be communicated to residents.

06/12/2026

BIG LAKES COUNTY WILL BE IN KINUSO @ 10AM!

Big Lakes County is offering FREE curbside waste pickup this June. Simply place your household waste at your property line by 10AM on the date scheduled for your area:

• June 12 – Kinuso

Our crews are not certified to collect hazardous materials, including paint, oil, pesticides, batteries, gasoline, pool chemicals, and similar items.

👉For more information, please call 780-523-5955.

06/11/2026

Big Lakes County residents are invited to review and provide feedback on the draft flood maps and reports for the Kinuso Flood Study.

The GOA is particularly interested in feedback on the draft flood inundation maps, which show areas at risk for different sized floods to help with emergency response, and the draft flood hazard maps, which define floodway and flood fringe areas to help with long term planning.

Residents can review study materials and participate in the engagement process through the following links:

Kinuso Flood Study Engagement Page:
https://www.alberta.ca/kinuso-flood-study-engagement

Flood Study Engagements Overview:
https://www.alberta.ca/flood-study-engagements

The public engagement period will remain open until July 8, 2026.

Albertans are invited to provide input on draft reports and flood maps from the Kinuso flood study by July 8, 2026.

06/11/2026

Join us for a Big Lakes Fire Services FireSmart BBQ! 🌭☀

Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 11am - 1pm at the Faust Fire Hall.

Learn more about FireSmart Alberta and how you can protect your home and community from wildfire.

👉For more info call Captain Doyle at 780-536-0132.

06/11/2026

BIG LAKES COUNTY WILL BE IN FAUST @ 10AM!

Big Lakes County is offering FREE curbside waste pickup this June. Simply place your household waste at your property line by 10AM on the date scheduled for your area:

• June 11 – Faust
• June 12 – Kinuso

Our crews are not certified to collect hazardous materials, including paint, oil, pesticides, batteries, gasoline, pool chemicals, and similar items.

👉For more information, please call 780-523-5955.

06/11/2026

Please be advised that the June 24, 2026, Municipal Planning Commission Meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will take place on July 22, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Big Lakes County Administration Building.

All meetings are open to the public and are held in the Council Chambers of the Big Lakes County Administration Building. This constitutes notice to the public in accordance with Section 196 of the Municipal Government Act. Meetings are open to the public in accordance with Sections 197 and 198 of the Municipal Government Act.

06/10/2026

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month

Big Lakes County Fire Services would like to remind everyone that June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. This year's focus is on breaking outdated stigmas, encouraging vulnerability, and promoting important conversations about men's mental health.💙

It also serves as a reminder to check in on the men in your life and help connect them with support when they need it.

Did you know?

▪️ Men account for nearly 75% of all completed suicides in Canada, making mental health awareness and proactive support a critical public health priority.

▪️ Many men are socialized to suppress their emotions or cope with stress through unhealthy behaviours rather than seeking help.

▪️ Studies show that a vast majority of young adult men experience moderate to high levels of daily stress, highlighting the importance of early intervention and support.

A simple conversation can make a difference. Reach out, check in, and remind the men in your life that asking for help is a sign of strength.

For mental health resources and support:
🔹 Alberta CMHA: alberta.cmha.ca
🔹 Psych Solutions: psychsolutions.ca/mens-mental-health-month/
🔹 GOC: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/06/as-mens-health-month-begins-canada-advances-work-on-first-men-and-boys-health-strategy.html

06/10/2026

June 10 @ 2:25PM: The card payment system at the Faust Truckfill is currently experiencing service interruptions due to poor cellular connectivity.

If card payments are not working when you arrive, only customers with an approved charge account will be able to access water.

Bulk water is also available at the Kinuso Truckfill, located at the intersection of Highway 2 and Range Road 104.

We will provide an update once card payment service has been restored.

06/10/2026

🌲 More than just a pasture tour…

Join in Sunset House for an afternoon focused on silvopastoral grazing and see how producers are combining trees, forage, and livestock into one working system. 🐮🌾

Whether you’re looking for new grazing ideas, interested in pasture health, or simply enjoy getting out to on-farm events, this tour is shaping up to be a great afternoon in the field.

Bring your questions, your curiosity, and maybe even another producer with you!

📅 June 12, 2026
🎟️ Free to attend
📍 18311 TWP 720, Sunset House, AB
👉RSVP to [email protected]

06/10/2026

Join us!🐮☕🎤