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Great weather, turnout for River Rats Festival

Great weather, turnout for River Rats Festival

Although the weather predictions for June 30 and Canada Day were awful, the Magnificent River Rats Festival had a full audience and perfect summer days.
Boyle graduates reach long-awaited milestone

Boyle graduates reach long-awaited milestone

“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey,” was not only the theme for Boyle’s high school graduation, but a good summary of the 18 graduates’ scholastic careers.
Boyle Municipal Centre breaks ground

Boyle Municipal Centre breaks ground

Hopes for the long anticipated Boyle Municipal Centre landed on solid ground last Thursday when the Village held its sod-turning ceremony for the new building.
Man found dead after police situation in Cornwall

Man found dead after police situation in Cornwall

A police situation in Athabasca's Cornwall neighbourhood ended early Tuesday morning when a lone male was found dead. Shortly after 7 p.m. Monday evening, Athabasca RCMP were called to a report of a domestic disturbance at a home on Cornwall Drive.
Blue-green algae returns to Baptiste Lake

Blue-green algae returns to Baptiste Lake

As inevitable each summer as mosquitos and dandelions, a blue-green algae advisory has been issued for Baptiste Lake. Also known as cyanobacteria, blue-green algae often becomes visible in the water when weather conditions are calm.
Almost 100 students graduate from EPC

Almost 100 students graduate from EPC

The first grads of the area from Edwin Parr Composite (EPC) School graduated to a flood of advice, well wishing and no few tears.
Piquette said he will strongly advocate for AU

Piquette said he will strongly advocate for AU

Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater MLA Colin Piquette says he's hopeful that Athabasca University (AU) can regain its sustainability without having to relocate.
Attendees unhappy with new school's location

Attendees unhappy with new school's location

Many of close to 60 Athabasca and area residents, who came out last Wednesday to hear about the new secondary school, went away unimpressed. “The process chosen by Aspen View School Division is flawed,” said an attendee.
Possible speed reductions for parts of Athabasca

Possible speed reductions for parts of Athabasca

Motorists may have to drive a bit slower in a couple of Athabasca neighbourhoods soon.
Mud flies in Grassland

Mud flies in Grassland

Grassland hosted one of the muddiest events around last Saturday. The second annual Grassland ATV Mud Bogs featured quads competing in a trench of mud for the best distance, to win money and, most of all, bragging rights.
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