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Pushing boundaries

Pushing boundaries

The Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater electoral district is among four districts in Alberta’s northeast that could be consolidated into three, as recommended in the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission interim report released last week.
The license to adulthood

The license to adulthood

Another generation of young people rode off into the sunset of their futures May 27 during Edwin Parr School’s 2017 graduation ceremonies at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex.
Meet the top one per cent

Meet the top one per cent

A former Athabasca resident has graduated in the top percentile of an extremely challenging program: the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) program with the United States Navy. Lt.
Town peace officer position vacant

Town peace officer position vacant

The Town of Athabasca no longer has a community peace officer. According to Coun.
A whole other level

A whole other level

A minor flood from an inlet creek in the Summer Village of South Baptiste has raised some questions about Baptiste Lake’s unusually high water levels.
The search is on for doctors

The search is on for doctors

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is currently searching for two new doctors to practice general and family medicine in Athabasca. Deborah Whetstone, AHS north zone privileging manager, is co-ordinating the recruitment effort.
University review on table

University review on table

Anticipation is mounting in the Athabasca University community about recommendations that will be made about the institution’s sustainability in Ken Coates’ third-party review.
Theatre repairs on the agenda

Theatre repairs on the agenda

The Athabasca Regional Multiplex Society (ARMS) board discussed the list of repairs that need to be completed at the Nancy Appleby Theatre during its meeting May 8.
Ag Society to look at building new indoor arena

Ag Society to look at building new indoor arena

The possibilities are endless for the Athabasca and District Agricultural Society’s proposed new indoor riding arena.
Amber Valley plaque unveiled

Amber Valley plaque unveiled

Descendants of black pioneers fleeing racist policies in the United States at the turn of the 20th century have officially been recognized for their historical significance to Canada.
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