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nâtawihowin: Healing through humour, storytelling, and cultural revival

Bigstone Cree Nation hosts second annual Recovery Conference for National Addictions Awareness Week

Dec 6, 2024 4:53 PM Read more >

GALLERY: U11 Boyle Blazers face off against St. Paul Canadiens

The young hockey players of the Boyle and St. Paul U11 teams met for a match at the Millview Recreation Complex Nov. 30. Both teams played a hard game, and the Boyle Blazers will be back on the ice Dec. 14 for an away game in Smoky Lake.

Dec 6, 2024 1:09 PM Read more >

GALLERY: Kids Wrap 2024 at Athabasca Native Friendship Centre

From tables laden with gifts, to hotdogs and carrot cake, and a special holiday guest, the 2024 Kids Wrap had no shortage of fun for the whole family

Dec 6, 2024 12:52 PM Read more >

RCMP bodycams not coming to Town and Country area right away

Members of the Alberta RCMP have started to wear body cameras, but as the rollout continues across Alberta, Athabasca, Barrhead and Westlock will have to wait their turn.

Dec 6, 2024 11:18 AM Read more >

18th conviction in 12 months for "revolving door" Athabasca offender

Terrance Chalifoux in a tough spot says judge, but a lack of programs mean custody the only option for punishment

Dec 5, 2024 4:50 PM Read more >

GALLERY: U15 Boyle Blazers battle the Onion Lake Border Chiefs

The U15 Boyle Blazers battled it out against the Onion Lake Border Chiefs Nov. 30 in what turned into a heated game when a fight broke out and two players were slapped with game misconduct and booted off the ice.

Dec 4, 2024 1:44 PM Read more >

Calling Lake man receives 150 day sentence for B&E, release breach

Lindsie Bigstone says goal is to focus on rehabilitation, re-connecting with culture following December release

Dec 4, 2024 8:42 AM Read more >

Rochester principal gives Aspen View trustees passionate school report ahead of closure

Elizabeth Siemens highlights student-led extracurricular programming

Dec 3, 2024 11:38 AM Read more >

The Forge of Remembering: Bertrand Bickersteth on the lost history of black cowboys in Alberta

Athabasca University’s newest writer in residence sheds poetic light on pain of the past and present

Dec 3, 2024 9:05 AM Read more >

SNEAK PEEK: Delegations, water and sewer rates, and tax breaks on Athabasca Town Council’s Dec. 3 agenda

A local organizations update, increases to utility fees, and answer to October request slated for Tuesday evening meeting

Dec 3, 2024 6:35 AM Read more >