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UPDATED: Body of man found in alley

UPDATED: Body of man found in alley

Police have confirmed that the remains of a 55-year-old man were found on the morning of Jan. 7 in a Village of Boyle alley. Two days after the alley between 3rd and 4th Streets was cordoned off, Cpl.
Fuel failure at airport

Fuel failure at airport

Athabasca County's regional airport fuelling system was taken offline for four days after malfunctioning due to extreme temperatures after Christmas. The Avgas 100 low lead fuelling system at the Athabasca Regional Airport was shut down Dec.
Select Rentals robbed on New Year's Eve

Select Rentals robbed on New Year's Eve

Athabasca RCMP are seeking tips from the public in order to locate culprits responsible for a vehicle theft from Select Equipment Rentals Dec. 31. Cpl. Dale Bereza said members received the complaint at 11 a.m.
New year with Ukranian flair

New year with Ukranian flair

The boys are coming back to the Rochester and District Agricultural Society’s annual Ukrainian New Year celebration. The Athabascan band Emile and The Boys will return to perform at the celebration.
Armed robbery at local store

Armed robbery at local store

Boyle RCMP are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on the evening of Jan. 4 at a convenience store within the village. According to a Jan. 5 RCMP press release, members responded to a complain of an armed robbery around 6:30 p.m.
Funding a ticket to dinos

Funding a ticket to dinos

Boyle School’s Grade 7 class is gathering used goods to fundraise for a trip to see dinosaurs.
Bumped to the wayside

Bumped to the wayside

The Athabasca Regional Multiplex Society (ARMS) is planning to use a first-come, first-served basis for scheduling at the Multiplex. During their Dec.
Progressing to the surface

Progressing to the surface

Construction on the new pool and fitness facility is progressing on track for an 18-month building period, and soon progress above ground will be visible to the naked eye.
Fewer eyes see fewer birds

Fewer eyes see fewer birds

Athabasca’s Christmas bird counters braved frigid temperatures Dec. 27 and witnessed both a decline in birds counted as well as their own number.
The community 'spark plug'

The community 'spark plug'

Over 50 pins weigh down Rosie Guay's Athabasca Lions Club vest, a visual marker of the decades of contributions she has made to the Athabasca community.
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