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Heartwood Folk Club welcomes fall with four shows

Music director Charlie DeShane excited to display variety of Canadian talent

Sep 14, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

UPDATED - Athabasca RCMP investigating Sept. 9 fire deemed suspicious

Family of seven unharmed, but fire impacted multiple vehicles and the residence

Sep 13, 2023 3:32 PM Read more >

Town council weighs franchise fees as utility rates increase

Motion to keep fees stable defeated after councillors cite desire for more info

Sep 12, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Two sentenced in death of Nature Duperron

Underwood gets life for murder, Muskego gets 12 years for manslaughter

Sep 12, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Charity golf tournament continues to be a hole-in-one for community

Road to Hope sees another successful event with more than $20,000 raised

Sep 11, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Village explores recreational outlets for canine residents

Councillors debate best location and timing for a dog park project

Sep 10, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

County forgives fire invoice after administrative error

Council opts to write off remaining $750 given the “wrong” that was committed

Sep 9, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Local man gets 11-day jail stay for threatening step-grandfather with kitchen knife

Defence, Crown agree that mental health issues were ongoing at the time

Sep 8, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Failure to abide by release conditions nets jail time

ATHABASCA – A Bigstone Cree Nation man spent 19 days behind bars after he failed to follow a release order related to allegations of domestic violence. In Athabasca Court of Justice Aug.

Sep 7, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Two killers await sentencing for roles in 2019 murder of Nature Duperron

Duperron’s family gave emotional impact statements during two-day hearing

Sep 7, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >