Athabasca News

County weighs pros and cons of expanding cheaper snow removal

Committee stuck between expansion and fear of exploitation

Aug 18, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

County looks at possible truck fill stations in smaller hamlets

Rochester and Caslan next on the list for service improvements

Aug 17, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

County ready to move forward on Colinton bridge

Friction over the best way to pay for the project only speed bump

Aug 17, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Rochester Summer Fair shines after rainy start

Ag-centered Saturday highlights rural community

Aug 16, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Vandalism on the rise in Athabasca, say residents left to deal with damage

Social-media post garnered significant community traction after plant displays hit for a second time

Aug 16, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Boyle Wildberry Festival hailed a success

Roughly 1,000 people take in annual event which ran Aug. 11-12

Aug 15, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Athabasca County looks to opt out of immigration program

Less than a year after applying, Athabasca County will be withdrawing from the Rural Renewal Stream as it brought “unforeseen” costs

Aug 15, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Healthcare discussions continue between municipal leaders

Athabasca region and Lac La Biche County looking to provide a united front to AHS

Aug 14, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Athabasca initiative provides judgement-free food

VanHout Bakery’s Bead to Feed program serves the hungry, no questions asked

Aug 13, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Temporary closures for Boyle and Lac La Biche emergency departments coming

Rural closures resulting from lack of staff “disappointing and a serious worry”

Aug 12, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >