Athabasca News

Due to continuing dry weather, a total fire ban remains in effect right across the Athabasca region. The order in the Town of Athabasca was first issued by fire chief Travis Shalapay May 24.

Alberta Justice and Solicitor General released new guidelines May 25 which aim to improve how law enforcement investigates cases of sexual violence.

Athabasca's soccer teams continued to shine at the Sherwood Park District tournament on May 25-27, with the U15 boy's and the U13 team's taking home medals.

The Alberta government has officially apologized for its roll in the Sixties Scoop that happened from the 1950s right up to the 1980s.

Members of the high school-level track and field team at Boyle School took part at the north-central zones event at Foote Field in Edmonton on May 22. And in the track events, 10 athletes from the school qualified for provincials.

The Martin family still loves to make their living in Athabasca, both at home and in business. And that’s after three generations of the family being in the area.

A new bill introduced in the House of Commons could bring about the first changes to Canada Divorce Act in more than two decades, dealing with dispute resolution and best interests of children.

Officials around the Town & Country region are keeping an eye on fire hazards as dry conditions and warm temperatures keep the . In the Lac La Biche wildfire management area, a fire advisory remains in place.

Residents south of Boyle were allowed to return to their homes May 22 after a tractor-trailer travelling on Highway 831 released hydrochloric acid after a single vehicle collision.

Councils of Athabasca County and the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River are expressing concerns about an Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) proposal to designate the Long and Narrow Lake area as a provincial park.