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Town of Athabasca facing $19 million infrastructure deficit

Town councillors cite looming costs as they deny request to reconsider multiplex funding

Feb 24, 2025 8:43 AM Read more >

Athabasca County investigating cost recovery for fires

Councillors debate what role taxpayer money has after the worst has happened

Feb 21, 2025 10:59 AM Read more >

Wandering River signage back in community hands

Athabasca County walks back plan that would’ve required county branding on community sponsored sign

Feb 21, 2025 8:59 AM Read more >

Boyle Lions Club revives after years of low membership left club near folding

Club revitalization like a phoenix from the ashes: secretary Derek Skirrow

Feb 20, 2025 4:57 PM Read more >

Town of Athabasca approved for housing needs assessment grant

$60,000 study could help attract developers, says Athabasca mayor

Feb 19, 2025 4:42 PM Read more >

SNEAK PEEK: Boyle council hears from remodelled victim services and more

Q3 RCMP crime stats and capital requests from affordable housing organization also on the agenda

Feb 18, 2025 5:58 PM Read more >

Town of Athabasca code of conduct discussions centre around cell phone use

Town of Athabasca councillors want to nip potential problem in the bud

Feb 18, 2025 4:41 PM Read more >

Athabasca Fire Department reflects on year that saw Grand Union Hotel, Jasper burn

Eventful year meant lessons learned for volunteers, says Chief

Feb 18, 2025 12:41 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Two men found dead in ice fishing tent

RCMP say carbon monoxide poisoning from heat source likely cause

Feb 18, 2025 11:42 AM Read more >

Athabasca MLA tells county to keep at Hwy 63 rescue

ATHABASCA – A highway rescue service that runs from Atmore to Mariana Lake is expected to stay on Athabasca County’s books, despite lobbying efforts from the county and the areas MLA Glenn van Dijken. During the Jan.

Feb 17, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >