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Single-vehicle rollover under investigation

RCMP not ruling out alcohol as a factor

Aug 2, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

BREAKING NEWS – Accident on East Hill expect delays

ATHABASCA – The north side of Highway 55 on what is referred to as the East Hill in Athabasca was the scene of a roll over. Use caution travelling east up the hill and expect delays going west down the hill.

Aug 1, 2021 1:23 PM Read more >

Farmers’ Market has doubled in size

Following COVID-19, the number of vendors and customers attending the Saturday market has increased substantially

Jul 30, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

More tickets coming for distracted drivers, speeders and no seatbelts

Town gets behind campaign to get CPOs RCMP radio access

Jul 30, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Regional approach to emergency management in the works

Village defers third reading of municipal emergency management bylaw for more details

Jul 29, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Where the water comes from Part. 1

Intake, treatment and distribution: the long, sordid adventures of H2O, from mountaintop to your kitchen sink

Jul 28, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Province puts $150 million to broadband expansion for rural Albertans

Local officials say it’s a good start, but await the details

Jul 27, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

Municipalities team up on doctor recruitment

Town, county and village officials met last week to devise a strategy going forward

Jul 27, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Saving the birds, one house at a time

Local conservationists concerned about avian populations

Jul 26, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Steady increase in Multiplex use

As restrictions lifted, users were eager to get back to the facility

Jul 25, 2021 3:02 PM Read more >