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Town weighs pros and cons of amalgamating community standards policies

Mayor says they need to put something in place “that’s going to have teeth”

Sep 6, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Calling Lake woman accused of harassing patrons arrested, machete found

Warrant issued after accused fails to appear in court

Sep 6, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >

Athabasca RCMP on lookout for man following possible ‘road rage’ assault

ATHABASCA – Athabasca RCMP are on the lookout for a man they believe is in his late 50s after a traffic incident turned into an assault last month. According to a Sept. 5 press release from Athabasca RCMP Const. Kyle Hotchkiss, on Aug.

Sep 6, 2023 10:45 AM Read more >

Charges laid against Calling Lake youth following firearm incident

Flight from police ended with youth pointing a rifle at RCMP members

Sep 6, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

County ready to clear final roadblock before removal of old Colinton bridge

Councillors approve removal process only after quotes have been obtained

Sep 5, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Breynat-area scrapyard fails to get rezoning approval

County councillors deadlock on junk yard that a neighbour says “was just in the wrong place”

Sep 5, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Athabasca County councillor in more hot water

Division 6 Coun. Gary Cromwell will no longer represent Athabasca County on the ACCPA and will receive formal letter of reprimand

Sep 4, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Athabasca County makes changes to community hall grant programs

Some centres dropped, and new funding programs considered

Sep 3, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

New Athabasca County public works shop included in five-year capital plan

If approved, at least 80 per cent of construction costs could be covered by grants

Sep 2, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Youth pleads guilty to assault with a weapon

Justice urges teen to “take advantage” of the help being offered

Sep 1, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >