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Work continues on 49th Street

Work continues on 49th Street

A public meeting was held July 9 at the council chamber at Athabasca Town Hall to discuss how construction along 49th Street was progressing.
Gladue murder suspect makes first court appearence

Gladue murder suspect makes first court appearence

A man charged with second degree murder and indignity to remains in the case of Gloria Gladue had his cased adjourned in Wabasca-Desmarais Provincial Court July 12.
Kids put on fundraiser for Road to Hope

Kids put on fundraiser for Road to Hope

The Road to Hope foundation was pleased to receive a $1,079 donation from a pair of seven-year-olds who put on a garage sale fundraiser July 10. It was held at the home of Ava Garton, located at 2817 45 Ave.
Athabasca bridge upgrades to begin in 2019

Athabasca bridge upgrades to begin in 2019

Replacing the Athabasca Bridge will have to wait until next year, according to a report from Athabasca County. In a update to council, county manager Ryan Maier said that an email was sent to Alberta Transportation June 29.
26-year-old man gets 60 days for auto theft

26-year-old man gets 60 days for auto theft

A 26-year-old received a 60-day jail sentence July 9 on charges of possessing stolen property at Athabasca Provincial Court.
Nominations needed for Athabasca Chamber of Commerce Awards

Nominations needed for Athabasca Chamber of Commerce Awards

Nominations are now open for the sixth annual Athabasca and District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. It opened up July 11, and will formally close Aug. 15. According to the chamber's website, there are nine different categories available.
Man dwelling unlawfully in Colinton sentenced to five months custody

Man dwelling unlawfully in Colinton sentenced to five months custody

A man was sentenced to 149 days in custody June 18 after pleading guilty to four charges, including unlawfully dwelling in a home and possession of stolen property over $5,000.
Woman discharged after pleading guilty to theft

Woman discharged after pleading guilty to theft

Judge Clifton Purvis granted a discharge to a woman pleading guilty to theft under $5,000 after considering factors under the Gladue case June 18.
Tennis players get toilet closer to the courts

Tennis players get toilet closer to the courts

Athabasca's tennis players are getting a helping hand to give them a place to relieve themselves a little closer to the courts.
Boyle Ag Society robbed of $40,000 tractor

Boyle Ag Society robbed of $40,000 tractor

The Boyle and District Agricultural Society is reeling from the theft of a $40,000 tractor and $5,000 in other equipment three weeks before the Boyle Rodeo.
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