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‘So devastating for our family’: Parents of four lose family home in fire

‘So devastating for our family’: Parents of four lose family home in fire

Sylvia Jonasson, Garrett Sirdar grateful for outpouring of community support
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GALLERY: Athabasca Hawks end first provincials match down two

GALLERY: Athabasca Hawks end first provincials match down two

The Athabasca U-15 C Hawks played in the second game of the 2025 Hockey Alberta Provincials tournament on home ice Mar. 20, and despite a comeback in the second period, stayed two points behind the Foothills Flyers from High River.
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Quebec trip a once-in-a-lifetime experience for EPC students

Quebec trip a once-in-a-lifetime experience for EPC students

Annual Grade 8/9 trip gives youth a chance to see new places, meet new people, and practice the language they learn year round
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Local communities preparing for provincial tax raise

Local communities preparing for provincial tax raise

Boyle mayor says tax raise isn’t bad as long as money goes where it needs to go
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‘Opposite of reducing red tape’: Athabasca town councillors express concerns over Provincial Priorities Act

‘Opposite of reducing red tape’: Athabasca town councillors express concerns over Provincial Priorities Act

Coun. Sara Graling vocal about potential increased financial, administrative burden
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Chronic crime rates in Athabasca down thanks to habitual offender management: RCMP

Chronic crime rates in Athabasca down thanks to habitual offender management: RCMP

Cops look for community concerns to inform next years’ enforcement priorities
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Athabasca River Rats Festival raring to go after big 2024 festival crowds

Athabasca River Rats Festival raring to go after big 2024 festival crowds

2025 festival line up coming soon as summer approaches
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Athabasca Chamber of Commerce still rudderless after special meeting

Athabasca Chamber of Commerce still rudderless after special meeting

New directors a welcome sign, but serious work remains if Chamber wants to run annual events, says outgoing president
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Fields reopening doors to new Athabasca storefront after January closure

Fields reopening doors to new Athabasca storefront after January closure

New location may be open before April, says Fields CEO and owner
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What makes a good volunteer firefighter?

What makes a good volunteer firefighter?

Athabasca County fire chief weighs in on safe fire practices, insurance benefits, and the traits that make someone a good volunteer firefighter in advance of spring fire season.
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