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Athabasca University looks inward for input on new president

Athabasca University looks inward for input on new president

Athabasca University staff, students and faculty will get their say on the search for a new university president this week.
Two men charged in relation to house fire on East Hill

Two men charged in relation to house fire on East Hill

Two former tenants have been charged after an afternoon house fire on Athabascaís East Hill. According to Athabasca RCMP officer Cpl.
Colinton church to sponsor a Syrian refugee family

Colinton church to sponsor a Syrian refugee family

A family fleeing the devastation that is Syria will get a chance to make a life in Canada thanks to Colintonís St. Andrew Anglican/Zion Lutheran Church.
Juno winner Stephen Fearing rocks Nancy Appleby

Juno winner Stephen Fearing rocks Nancy Appleby

Canadian roots musician Stephen Fearing debuted the Heartwood Folk Club's spring season at the Nancy Appleby Theatre on Saturday. The Juno winning singer/songwriter played in front of about 100 people to nothing but applause and cheers.
Athabasca set to spruce up its old caboose

Athabasca set to spruce up its old caboose

After a series of negotiations with a potential buyer from Camrose, the Town of Athabasca's council has approved the renovation and sale of its old caboose with some conditions.
Northland Forest Products inks deal with Millar Western

Northland Forest Products inks deal with Millar Western

Northland Forest Products has purchased Millar Western's Boyle sawmill. The Fort McMurray-based company signed the deal on Dec. 22 to buy the mill and the mill's timber quotas for $30.7 million. The deal was made public on Dec. 24.
Missed meetings won't add up to drop in pay

Missed meetings won't add up to drop in pay

Despite a lot of discussion surrounding penalties for councillors who miss town council meetings, there will be no change.
Family raising money for service station closing costs

Family raising money for service station closing costs

The Dery family is raising money to help with the closing costs of the Donatville gas station which burned to the ground last month. On Dec.
RCMP arrest man following Rochester shooting

RCMP arrest man following Rochester shooting

A 25-year-old man faces a charge of second-degree murder following the shooting death of his 19-year-old cousin on Jan. 1 north of Rochester. On Sunday, Jan.
House fire leaves family homeless

House fire leaves family homeless

A house fire in Calling Lake left a family of six without a home this Christmas. The fire is believed to have been started by a wood stove.
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