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Green thumbs at Boyle School

Green thumbs at Boyle School

Boyle School students are now reaping the rewards of planting a community garden in May. Tara Laroue said the school decided to plant the garden with the Boyle Betterment Committee.
Div. 9: Time for nine

Div. 9: Time for nine

Local farmer Harold Krawec and deputy-reeve Warren Griffin are vying for Athabasca County's Division 9 (North of Athabasca River) council seat.
Heroes of the Appleby

Heroes of the Appleby

All the typical superhero tropes electrified the Nancy Appleby Theatre Sept. 30. Accidental Humour Co. returned to Athabasca for a second time for the production of The Spark: A Hero Takes Charge, produced by Theatre Athabasca. Accidental Humour Co.
Football in his blood

Football in his blood

Football saved his life, and he has spent the last 17 years giving Athabasca and area kids that same experience.
Retired supervisor takes on long-time councillor for county seat

Retired supervisor takes on long-time councillor for county seat

New man to politics Mike Cottrell will take on incumbent councillor Kevin Haines for the Division 5 (east Athabasca) Athabasca County council seat.
County on hunt for new campground manager

County on hunt for new campground manager

Athabasca County will be on the hunt for a new manager for the Jackfish Lake campground next year. County council voted to reject a recommendation from the Athabasca County Recreation Board to do away with the position at their Sept. 28 meeting.
'Unprecedented' number of candidates

'Unprecedented' number of candidates

The number of candidates running in the 2017 election for the Town of Athabasca is unprecedented, according to a former mayor.
Amber Valley celebrates Canadian roots

Amber Valley celebrates Canadian roots

Amber Valley celebrated its unique history in relation to Canada’s 150th birthday Sept. 16. About 35 were at the event to start, which began with speeches from dignitaries, and concluded with a pork and meatball dinner followed by a dance.
Motion commotion

Motion commotion

During their second last meeting of their term, Town of Athabasca council passed seven motions that were recommended in the municipal inspection report. Mayor Roger Morrill brought the item up for discussion during the Sept.
Premier visits Athabasca

Premier visits Athabasca

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley shook hands with seniors, took selfies with millennials and – literally – smiled for pictures with a baby Sept. 22 on a surprise visit to Athabasca.
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