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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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Jimmy the Janitor prepares to clean house in Barrhead and Athabasca

Jimmy the Janitor prepares to clean house in Barrhead and Athabasca

Clean, politics-free, East Coast humour coming to Barrhead March 15, Athabasca March 16
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Classic Canadian comedy trio Arrogant Worms bring old hits, new tunes to Athabasca

Classic Canadian comedy trio Arrogant Worms bring old hits, new tunes to Athabasca

Come see the originators of "The Last Saskatchewan Pirate" at the Nancy Appleby Theatre March 14
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What's a passive solar greenhouse, and can you build one?

What's a passive solar greenhouse, and can you build one?

Greenhouse experts showcase potential projects at Athabasca Grown event for packed crowd
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MLA lauds tax cut, local highway improvements in provincial budget

MLA lauds tax cut, local highway improvements in provincial budget

MLA Glenn van Dijken highlights some major impacts for his riding, and talks about the challenges of budgeting in times of uncertainty
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AHS extends newborn hotline to the North

AHS extends newborn hotline to the North

Parents of babies under 2 months can call dedicated hotline for help with variety of post-natal concerns
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BREAKING: RCMP identify deceased found by Boyle RCMP

BREAKING: RCMP identify deceased found by Boyle RCMP

BOYLE – The Alberta RCMP are asking the public to check surveillance footage for a black pickup truck related to the murder of Connor Hayden Reese, a 31-year-old from Burnaby, B.C.
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