Athabasca News

Athabasca farmer asking for forgiveness following barn fire

A late-winter hay bale burning caused a fire to burn down outbuildings a month later says family

May 2, 2025 5:03 PM Read more >

RCMP dismantle meth lab north of Wabasca

Public tip led to discovery say police

May 2, 2025 11:04 AM Read more >

Local turnout for federal election slightly below provincial, national averages

66 per cent in Barrhead/Westlock riding, 67% in Athabasca's riding

May 1, 2025 4:40 PM Read more >

Aspen View students join national peers in Conservative vote

Over 900,000 Canadian students cast their own mock ballots. If it was up to them, the Conservatives would have a minority government.

May 1, 2025 1:20 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Athabasca County issues total fire ban

All open fires prohibited, OHVs not allowed on public lands until ban is lifted.

May 1, 2025 11:01 AM Read more >

Boyle removes tax exemption caps for new businesses in vacant building

New village grocery store opening May 1 to benefit from changes

Apr 30, 2025 1:03 PM Read more >

Road and recreation upgrades coming to Boyle this spring

Ball diamond one work underway, Clintberg, Third St. South road improvements scheduled for May

Apr 29, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Athabasca County hits brakes on water turnover plan

Proposal for regional water commission to take over county infrastructure on back burner following consultant report

Apr 29, 2025 12:53 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Shannon Stubbs returning as Lakeland MP

Three-time MP returns as area representative

Apr 28, 2025 8:43 PM Read more >

Athabasca theatre company recognized for educational efforts

Big River Arts Society’s work with Grassland students earns them 2024 Friends of Education award

Apr 28, 2025 4:59 PM Read more >