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Athabasca RCMP supervisor moves on

Athabasca RCMP supervisor moves on

A familiar face on the streets of Athabasca has left town. Former Athabasca RCMP Cpl. Joanna Patry served with the town’s detachment for just over two and a half years, before accepting a position in Edmonton for general policing.
Conferences and compensation

Conferences and compensation

During Town of Athabasca’s final meeting of the term Oct. 3 – which only lasted 18 minutes – Coun. Tim Verhaeghe questioned an item on Coun. Joanne Peckham’s timesheet. “I do have a question regarding Coun. Peckham’s timesheet,” he said.
Candidates go head to head

Candidates go head to head

The 16 candidates vying for a seat on the Town of Athabasca’s council went head-to-head on local issues Oct. 4 at the Nancy Appleby Theatre during the Athabasca and District Chamber of Commerce’s candidate forum.
First jam of season raising funds after fire

First jam of season raising funds after fire

A fire may have brought one family’s home down, but the Amber Valley community is going to try and help them build back up. On Oct.
Representing stolen sisters

Representing stolen sisters

With tears in their eyes, prayers in their hearts and signs in their hands, about 100 people walked Athabasca’s streets Oct. 4 for the Sisters In Spirit march, honouring missing and murdered Indigenous women.
Plamondon comes back home for show

Plamondon comes back home for show

Crystal Plamondon will return home to perform at the Nancy Appleby Theatre Oct. 13 for the second show of the 2017 Heartwood Folk Club’s fall season.
Probation for throwing kitchenware, BBQ

Probation for throwing kitchenware, BBQ

A man living in Athabasca will have to be on his best behaviour after he pleaded guilty to causing a disturbance for an incident that included throwing a barbecue at his wife.
Penny Stewart challenges Jack Dowhaluk

Penny Stewart challenges Jack Dowhaluk

Fresh off year 13 on Athabasca County Council, Jack Dowhaluk is going for another term as Division 6 councillor. Penny Stewart will challenge him for the seat on election day, Oct. 16.
No $900/month rent increase for library

No $900/month rent increase for library

The Alice B. Donahue Library and Archives will not have to pony up the $900 extra for rent proposed in March. At their Sept.
Three vying for two school board seats

Three vying for two school board seats

Three community members are vying for two seats that represent Ward 2 on the Aspen View Public Schools Division board.
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