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Rezoning opens quarter to vehicle recycling yard

Rezoning opens quarter to vehicle recycling yard

At their meeting on Nov. 8, Athabasca County councillors made quick work of the motion to re-zone a quarter of land located on Market Road west of Boyle from agricultural to heavy industrial.
EPC play promises to deliver laughs, oranges

EPC play promises to deliver laughs, oranges

Edwin Parr Composite’s For Sale Theatre is preparing another stage production that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Country Strong

Country Strong

Terri Clark performed in front of a packed house at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex last Saturday. The popular musician treated the crowd to stirring renditions of her many hit songs during the show.
Sunny outlook shines after 17 years in the bush

Sunny outlook shines after 17 years in the bush

His is a tale of unfettered optimism, of rolling with the punches, of not giving up. More than 17 years ago Larry Radomske was injured in a workplace accident that left him with a collapsed lung and a nine-day hospital stay.
Bell waits for verdict on house

Bell waits for verdict on house

Barbara Bell is waiting for a verdict after her assessment appeal board hearing concluded last Wednesday, Nov. 3 at Athabasca Town Hall.
Portage president discusses HEO program's future

Portage president discusses HEO program's future

The soon-to-be Portage College heavy equipment operator training centre in Boyle will eventually expand to encompass two other programs, boosting enrollment from 40 to 300 in five to seven years. Portage College president Dr.
Ag society to honour 50 year farmers

Ag society to honour 50 year farmers

More than 150 years of farming in Athabasca County will be recognized on Nov. 12 at the Agriplex.
A Pirate's Life For Me

A Pirate's Life For Me

Shandayah Casselman was dressed as Capt. Jack Sparrow during the Whispering Hills Primary School Halloween parade.
VIDEO: Whispering Hills Halloween Celebration

VIDEO: Whispering Hills Halloween Celebration

Play school gets permanent home

Play school gets permanent home

The Athabasca Play School Association now has a place to call home.
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