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BREAKING: RCMP arrest man wanted in Rochester shooting

BREAKING: RCMP arrest man wanted in Rochester shooting

Thanks to a tip sent in by the public, the Athabasca RCMP, alongside the Westlock detachment, have arrested the man they believe is responsible for an early morning shooting incident that left a woman in serious condition
Athabasca ED without a doctor from 6 p.m. Saturday until Monday morning

Athabasca ED without a doctor from 6 p.m. Saturday until Monday morning

No on site physician will be available during the disruption, although nursing staff remain in place to help triage patients as needed
Rochester Fair draws large crowd

Rochester Fair draws large crowd

ATHABASCA – Rochester’s yearly fair is in the books, and the 46th rendition of the event didn’t disappoint.
BREAKING: RCMP looking for Athabasca man after early morning shooting

BREAKING: RCMP looking for Athabasca man after early morning shooting

Billy Joe Henry Deren, 46, the suspect in an Aug. 13 shooting that left a Rochester woman in life-threatening condition
Athabasca County man sentenced for role in fatal accident

Athabasca County man sentenced for role in fatal accident

Orest Mikulin avoided a potential jail sentence after his actions indirectly caused the death of a 14-year-old boy last November, but he will pay a $5,000 fine as part of plea.
BREAKING: Heavy police presence in Rochester

BREAKING: Heavy police presence in Rochester

RCMP ask public to avoid 49 Ave and 48 Street while response is ongoing
Athabasca Town Council to vote on key bylaws, hear RCMP update

Athabasca Town Council to vote on key bylaws, hear RCMP update

Athabasca's town council will convene on August 12th for a pivotal meeting featuring a delegation from the RCMP, deliberations on significant bylaws, and closed-door discussions on confidential matters.
Sixteen-year-olds secure wins across Alberta golf tournaments

Sixteen-year-olds secure wins across Alberta golf tournaments

Athabasca is producing some serious golfing talent. Taiwo Oba and Jaxon Saunders, both just sixteen years old, are making a name for themselves with multiple tournament victories and invitations to the Alberta U-17 Championships.
Boyle considers investment management proposal from Edmonton firm

Boyle considers investment management proposal from Edmonton firm

Looking to bolster its economic outlook, the village of Boyle is examining a potential investment strategy pitched by Qube Investment Management Inc.
Boyle hospital in top 3 in Alberta for ongoing ER closures

Boyle hospital in top 3 in Alberta for ongoing ER closures

Data from a Globe and Mail investigation shows closure data for Albertan hospitals, with Boyle seeing the third most closures in the province
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