Athabasca News

A new bill introduced in the House of Commons could bring about the first changes to Canada Divorce Act in more than two decades, dealing with dispute resolution and best interests of children.

Officials around the Town & Country region are keeping an eye on fire hazards as dry conditions and warm temperatures keep the . In the Lac La Biche wildfire management area, a fire advisory remains in place.

Residents south of Boyle were allowed to return to their homes May 22 after a tractor-trailer travelling on Highway 831 released hydrochloric acid after a single vehicle collision.

Councils of Athabasca County and the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River are expressing concerns about an Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) proposal to designate the Long and Narrow Lake area as a provincial park.

The 7th Annual Gutsy Walk is coming up on June 3. It is set to go at the Athabasca Fire Hall, with registration to start at 10:00 a.m, and the walk itself to begin at 10:30.

The 7th Annual Gutsy Walk is coming up on June 3 at the Athabasca Fire Hall. Registration will start at 10:00 a.m, with the walk itself to begin at 10:30. The money being raised will go to research in the fight against Crohn's disease and colitis.

The family of Angel Potskin is now breathing a sigh of relief. On May 14, Desmarais RCMP reported in a press release that the 18-year-old has been located safe and sound, after having last been seen on April 22.

Alberta Environment and Parks is increasing penalties and giving officers more power to address people breaking rules on public lands.

The mobile mammography unit is coming to the Village of Boyle. Run by an Alberta Health Services' non-profit program called Screen Test, the unit will be moored at the Boyle Health Care Centre on June 2, 4 and 5.

The Athabasca Rapids Swim Team continue to perform their skills quite well. Members recently competed at a pair of invitational swim meets in Fort McMurray on April 29 and in Grande Prairie on May 4 to 6.