Athabasca News

Two dead after Friday night collision

Nov. 20 collision, just west of Boyle, still under investigation

Nov 23, 2020 4:45 PM Read more >

Boyle-area COVID cases jump by four

There are now 15 active cases within Athabasca County borders, and an active case rate of 113.7 per 100,000 residents

Nov 23, 2020 4:04 PM Read more >

Mask mandates not a violation of rights

There is a duty to accommodate, but not to the point of undue hardship

Nov 23, 2020 6:56 AM Read more >

Athabasca mask bylaw now in force

Active cases within county borders now at 10; region under 'Enhanced' provincial status

Nov 22, 2020 4:54 PM Read more >

Big piece of art makes big move to the country

Urban sculpture takes up new home near Colinton

Nov 22, 2020 2:43 PM Read more >

Amber Valley plaque unveiled at new location

Plaque honouring Black settlers was missing, but was later found, restored and re-installed Nov. 15.

Nov 21, 2020 11:59 AM Read more >

Athabasca County council says no to enhanced CPO powers

Provincial exemption would allow peace officer more authority in more places

Nov 20, 2020 3:49 PM Read more >

UPDATE2: Mask bylaws on the table

Athabasca County and Town of Athabasca council approve temporary face-covering bylaws; Village of Boyle declines

Nov 19, 2020 4:02 PM Read more >

Historical designation for Old Brick School advances

Years of lobbying about to pay off

Nov 19, 2020 3:01 PM Read more >

Couple takes the plunge, going from jobless to business owners

Family business sale triggers big move to a small town

Nov 18, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >