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New beginnings with new art show

New beginnings with new art show

A new art show is not only offering paintings and jewellery, but some new beginnings for the ones opening it as well.
Local ATM thefts part of Alberta-wide spree

Local ATM thefts part of Alberta-wide spree

RCMP set up team to focus investigation on cash machine robberies across the province
Hefty grocery bills hit wallets

Hefty grocery bills hit wallets

The cost of food might have taken a big bite out of your wallet over the last while, but grocery store prices are slowly recovering.
Body found in Athabasca

Body found in Athabasca

The Athabasca RCMP have reported that the body of a deceased male was found in Athabasca on March 20.
Wrong number dealer case to go to trial

Wrong number dealer case to go to trial

Trevor Dennis pleaded not guilty to trafficking and possession of a controlled substance in Athabasca Provincial Court on March 14. Dennis, 41, represented himself in court. Coughing and wearing grey sweatpants, it was noted that he was feeling ill.
Rochester murder case moves south

Rochester murder case moves south

A man charged with second-degree murder in the Jan. 1 death of his cousin near Rochester will stand trial in a St. Albert courtroom.
The value of another voice

The value of another voice

A few meetings ago in a relatively quiet move, the Town of Athabascaís council voted not to offer payment to town member-at-large on the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) board. Coun.
Two churches look to bring in 11 Syrian refugees

Two churches look to bring in 11 Syrian refugees

St. Andrew's/Zion Lutheran Church is seeking the assistance of the Athabasca United Church in order to bring 11 Syrian refugees to the region. The St.
Break and enters on the rise in Athabasca

Break and enters on the rise in Athabasca

Officers speaking to the councils of the Town of Athabasca, Athabasca County and the Village of Boyle all said break and enters in Athabasca have seen a ìdramatic increaseî over the past couple of months. Staff Sgt.
Town council approves $10,000 raise for CAO

Town council approves $10,000 raise for CAO

The Town of Athabasca's council approved a $10,000 raise for its chief administrative officer Josh Pyrcz, taking his salary up to $100,000 per year. Coun. Joanne Peckham made the motion after an in-camera session at the council meeting March 15.
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