Athabasca News - Powered by the Athabasca Advocate - Athabasca, Barrhead & Westlock News

Hees Estates to see new playground installed this June

Removal of old, deteriorating play set scheduled for end of May

May 15, 2025 1:10 PM Read more >

New Pope’s message of peace resonates with Athabasca Catholics

Papal message to ‘build bridges’ well received at Athabasca’s St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church

May 15, 2025 9:25 AM Read more >

Colinton Bridge reopens months ahead of schedule

Work projected slated for completion in mid-October finished before May long weekend

May 14, 2025 5:24 PM Read more >

New student funding from province hard on rural school boards

Aspen View Supt. walks trustees through what exactly less money means for local students

May 14, 2025 9:08 AM Read more >

Say goodbye to Rochester School this Saturday

Locals of all ages are invited to a farewell event for the school ahead of it's closure at the end of the 24-25 school year

May 13, 2025 5:08 PM Read more >

'A fever dream': Boyle locals recount their evacuation experiences

An ominous orange hue, an unexpected car crash, and a safe return defining moments of three-day wildfire evacuation

May 13, 2025 1:08 PM Read more >

What we know about the Highway 831 wildfire

A timeline of last week’s evacuation

May 13, 2025 9:07 AM Read more >

MLA van Dijken expresses support for Bill 55

Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock MLA says separatist discussion surprising, but welcomes chance for Albertans to use their voice

May 12, 2025 5:19 PM Read more >

Head of United Church’s visit to Athabasca a true honour, says local church

The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne’s May 4 visit a chance for laughter, reflection, and a deeper look at what it means to be religious in a modern world

May 12, 2025 1:13 PM Read more >

‘Never forget’: Athabasca Pottery Club, Friendship Centre honour Red Dress Day

Unique ornaments hand-crafted from local clay represent the many silenced voices of MMIWG2S+

May 11, 2025 6:36 AM Read more >