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Cursing at judge nets an extra 30 days to sentence

Cursing at judge nets an extra 30 days to sentence

A 30-year-old Athabasca man was sentenced to 120 days in prison after he was convicted of Theft of a Motor Vehicle and swearing at the court Sept. 30 in an Athabasca Provincial Courtroom.
Weekend Weather Oct. 3 to Oct. 7, 2019

Weekend Weather Oct. 3 to Oct. 7, 2019

Thursday, Oct. 3 Day: Mainly sunny. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h this morning. High 12. Wind chill minus 4 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Night: Increasing cloudiness early this evening.
Boyle school on waitlist for Breakfast Club of Canada

Boyle school on waitlist for Breakfast Club of Canada

Breakfast Club of Canada, a nonprofit that aids schools in ensuring students have a healthy breakfast every school day , does so regardless of provincial funding for breakfast programs.
Bison Store in Saddle Lake Cree Nation hit by thieves

Bison Store in Saddle Lake Cree Nation hit by thieves

RCMP are looking for three suspects following a robbery at the Bison Store in Saddle Lake Cree Nation today. The suspects left before police arrived on scene.
Maurice being sued by shot car prowler

Maurice being sued by shot car prowler

An Okotoks-area man who had all of his charges dropped in a shooting incident while defending his home from a prowler, is being sued by the individual who rummaged through his car.
Rural municipalities face cuts under Alberta government police funding model

Rural municipalities face cuts under Alberta government police funding model

Foothills County council raised concerns that the provincial government’s intent to download police funding to municipalities would negatively impact rural communities.
Police search for suspect following CrossIron shooting

Police search for suspect following CrossIron shooting

A shooting at CrossIron Mills mall Sept. 16 drew a heavy police presence to the mall’s southeast parking lot, outside SilverCity. At a press conference the following morning, Insp.
Legal name change for Aspen View

Legal name change for Aspen View

The following article that was published in the Sept. 17 print issue of the Athabasca Advocate has had some changes to correct and clarify information. The article 'Legal name change for Aspen View' on page 11A of the Sept.
Pair sentenced for drug and theft charges

Pair sentenced for drug and theft charges

A pair of suspects charged in connection with a break-and-enter incident at a rural property east of Boyle March 22 were sentenced in Boyle Provincial Court Sept. 10.
From student to school board chair

From student to school board chair

As she accepted her diploma at Boyle School with her graduating class back in 1985, Candy Ferguson never dreamed she would one day run her school division’s Board of Trustees. Thirty-four years later, she is doing just that.
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