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Town residential tax stays level

Town residential tax stays level

The Town of Athabasca council passed the 2019 tax rate bylaw at its council meeting May 7, raising the residential mill rate to 8.18623. Coun.
Riverfront Stage out of service

Riverfront Stage out of service

The Magnificent River Rats Festival is looking at contingency plans after an engineering company stated the Athabasca Riverfront Stage had structural problems and recommended it be taken out of service.
High risk of fire in Athabasca area

High risk of fire in Athabasca area

Athabasca County declared a fire restriction May 13 after a grassfire the day before burnt through five hectares off of Highway 827 northeast of Colinton.
No charges for police after shooting

No charges for police after shooting

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) found Athabasca RCMP used reasonable force after shooting a man carrying a knife March 2, 2018, according to a press release.
Deciding the fate of Grassland's high school program

Deciding the fate of Grassland's high school program

The fate of Grassland School's high school program will be on the table at Aspen View Public Schools' April 18 board meeting.
Loving care for all, from sapphire to pearl

Loving care for all, from sapphire to pearl

Between serious topics and moving stories about family members losing their mental abilities, brightly-coloured gems dotted the tables at the Athabasca Seniors Centre April 3, as the Athabasca Extendicare held its second Dementia Education Night.
Community blanket exercise coming to town

Community blanket exercise coming to town

A group of local people are looking for reservations for the KAIROS Blanket Exercise they are hosting Wednesday, April 24 at the Athabasca Seniors Centre.
Making friends with fatayers

Making friends with fatayers

A seemingly endless supply of tabouli, hummus, quzi and majou’a was on the menu for the 100 lucky people who had a sought-after ticket to the Syrian dinner in Athabasca April 4.
One last hurrah for 41-year-old pool

One last hurrah for 41-year-old pool

It was time to remember the good times at the Athabasca Landing Pool during the Last Splash event March 30.
Teen pleads guilty to manslaughter

Teen pleads guilty to manslaughter

A teen will be waiting until July 3 for his sentence after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter, admitting to stabbing the victim after a day of drinking and fighting.
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