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BREAKING: Highway 63 closure near Township Road 674

GRASSLAND - Highway 63, near Township 674 just west of Grassland is currently closed while Athabasca County firefighters work on clearing the scene of an accident.

Nov 1, 2023 11:51 AM Read more >

Gallery: Halloween fun at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex

Nov 1, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

SNEAK PEAK: Boyle Council revisits dog park, ad bylaw & more Nov. 1

Village of Boyle councillors are in for a busy night Nov. 1, with nine open session items, and three closed session items on the agenda.

Nov 1, 2023 8:56 AM Read more >

Library bringing back beloved community event

Taste of Athabasca will give community members chance to showcase culture through food

Oct 31, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Spooktacular Special: Local haunted house returns

Zaft family opens house of horrors for the fourth time

Oct 31, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Missing woman found safe

Wabasca RCMP say 37-year-old woman located safe Oct. 31.

Oct 30, 2023 6:18 PM Read more >

Bluegrass and rockabilly reimagined: Heartwood Folk Club welcomes Jake Vaadeland

Vaadeland & band will share new takes on old classics Nov. 2 at Nancy Appleby Theatre

Oct 30, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Community coordinator pitch hailed as ‘genius’ idea

Lori Claerhout brought the idea to Athabasca County and Town of Athabasca

Oct 30, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Athabasca RCMP arrest man, seize drugs and weapons during warrant search

Execution of a search warrant for controlled substances results in multiple charges

Oct 27, 2023 4:20 PM Read more >

Bank of Canada holds rates at 5 per cent

Local mortgage broker says announcement leaves many in tough spots as borrowing costs remain at 22-year high

Oct 25, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >