Athabasca News

A minor flood from an inlet creek in the Summer Village of South Baptiste has raised some questions about Baptiste Lake’s unusually high water levels.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is currently searching for two new doctors to practice general and family medicine in Athabasca. Deborah Whetstone, AHS north zone privileging manager, is co-ordinating the recruitment effort.

The possibilities are endless for the Athabasca and District Agricultural Society’s proposed new indoor riding arena.

Descendants of black pioneers fleeing racist policies in the United States at the turn of the 20th century have officially been recognized for their historical significance to Canada.

Generations of Family and Community Support Services workers were gathered under the roof of the Athabasca Regional Multiplex May 10 to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary with a hearty breakfast.

A 911 hang-up resulted in a “significant” marijuana seizure and grow operation discovery by the Athabasca RCMP May 9.

Aspen Regional Water Service Crews spent three days repairing its raw water supply line May 8-10 after a small leak in the pipe discovered late April became more serious.

Town of Athabasca councillors will not be reviewing pool project tender submissions before the public openings of the figures during the June 5 tender award week. During the May 2 town council meeting, Coun.

After an intense night of quality competition, it was a band from Boyle that took home the Battle of the Bands crown May 6 at Neighbours Pub.

RCMP officers are looking for information after determining that the death of a 25-year-old woman in the Smith area was a homicide. According to an RCMP press release, members of the Slave Lake detachment responded to a 911 call April 29 at 3:30 p.m.