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Aspen View opens bidding for 31 school bus routes

Aspen View opens bidding for 31 school bus routes

Aspen View Public Schools is seeking bids for a contract to run approximately half of the division's school bus routes.
"It's like a family reunion"

"It's like a family reunion"

With riotous and rewarding reminiscence, the people of Grassland and area gathered to celebrate their history and home with a centennial homecoming June 29-July 1.
Area municipalities call for construction work on Highway 55

Area municipalities call for construction work on Highway 55

Athabasca County, the Town of Athabasca and the Village of Boyle are jointly calling for work to be done on Highway 55 between Highway 2 and Highway 63.
Town setting course with strategic plan

Town setting course with strategic plan

The Town of Athabasca's strategic planning process went well and had a notably high level of public engagement, according to consulting firm Transitional Solutions.
Kids take part in Bio Blitz along riverfront

Kids take part in Bio Blitz along riverfront

Nature Alberta, along with Science Outreach — Athabasca and the Athabasca Watershed Council, hosted its Bio Blitz activity June 24 at Athabasca's Riverfront Park, where they showed participants the plants and animals they can find in their own backya
Athabasca County councillors switch to salaries

Athabasca County councillors switch to salaries

Athabasca County council made changes to their remuneration policies at their June 12 council meeting, which included switching to a new salary-based system starting July 1.
Local woman awarded for bravery after saving children

Local woman awarded for bravery after saving children

Overwhelmed. That's how Athabascan Jessica Dicks described feeling when she received a Medal of Bravery from the Governor General June 5.
Athabasca County home burns down

Athabasca County home burns down

A farm house in Athabasca County was completely destroyed by a fire June 15, according to Athabasca County regional fire-services co-ordinator Steve Hamilton.
Pool project remains on track

Pool project remains on track

In a report to the Town of Athabasca’s council June 5, new pool project manager Dan Chisholm said the pool is set to open February 19, 2019. In his report, said that the project is moving along right on schedule.
Perryvale post outlet shutdown

Perryvale post outlet shutdown

Perryvale’s Canada Post dealer has been closed permanently May 18 following a Canada Post investigation. The postal outlet in Perryvale was closed in late March, according to a June 1 statement from Canada Post media relations Sylvie Lapointe.
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