Chinchaga Road Access
The Chinchaga road is now open to regular traffic. Please drive with extreme caution as Forestry crews continue to work in the area and there may be fallen trees.   
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2019 Property Taxes
Reminder: The last day to pay property taxes without penalty is Friday, June 28th.On July 1, 2019, a 4% penalty will be applied to any tax balance/s not paid on or before the June 30 due date. Payment of taxes may be made at the County Office during business hours, online, by telephone banking at any financial institution, or payment may be mailed.If payment is mailed, the envelope must be postmarked by Canada Post no later than June 30. A postage meter imprint is not acceptable proof of mailing date. If the postmark is illegible, the actual date of receipt by the County of Northern Lights will apply.If you have not received your 2019 Property Assessment and Tax Notice, please contact the County Office to confirm your mailing address. This notice does not apply to tax accounts that are on the monthly tax payment plan.As June 30th is a Sunday, the final day for payments to be made without penalty in person at the Office will be June 28th.OFFICE HOURS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 28TH: 8 AM - 3 PM and closed for lunch from 12 PM - 1 PM
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Fire Ban & OHV Restriction Lifted
The Fire Ban and OHV Restriction is now LIFTED for the County of Northern Lights outside the Forest Protection Area. Please remember to use safe burning practices. SOAK IT. STIR IT. SOAK IT AGAIN. It is also important to make sure your OHV is free from dried debris/grass in the hot spot areas: exhaust and muffler, under the seat, wheel wells, engine, and manifold.
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Mercer Satellite Yard Plan
The County of Northern Lights has received concerns from the public regarding the Mercer satellite log storage yard and the upcoming chip haul that will occur this summer. Although no plan can fully alleviate all the concerns that the County has heard, we have worked closely with Mercer to develop the best possible plan that will be implemented to support both the residential concerns and natural resource industry. These are a few highlights that the plan includes;
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Water Rate Increase
Due to the pending rate increases from our water source provider, the County will be changing its water rates effective August 1st, 2019. The rates are as follows:
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