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Local singer to celebrate release of first CD

Local singer to celebrate release of first CD

Local singer Charla Gunderson is excited to announce the release of her first CD, Who Will Pray? Gunderson is hosting a CD release concert at the Nancy Appleby Theatre on April 4 at 7 p.m. Tickets will only be sold at the door.
Super wide load closes sections of highways until Saturday morning

Super wide load closes sections of highways until Saturday morning

A super wide load being hauled by Entrec is causing rolling nighttime closures on sections of highway between Lloydminster and Fort McMurray from Monday to Friday this week.
Johnson hasn't considered running for premier

Johnson hasn't considered running for premier

Political observers have pegged Education Minister and Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater MLA Jeff Johnson as a potential replacement for Premier Allison Redford, whose abrupt resignation last Wednesday became official Sunday night.
Portage asks industry what should be included in pipeline training centre

Portage asks industry what should be included in pipeline training centre

Portage College is taking the next steps developing the first pipeline training centre in Canada by: analyzing exactly what the industry needs in terms of workforce training and pursuing closer partnerships with other institutions.
Maverick-rolled

Maverick-rolled

(l-r) Eddie Perez and Robert Earl Reynolds of the Mavericks entertain crowds at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex on March 21. The concert was a part of the band's "Twenty-Five Live " reunion tour and packed a crowd of close to 500 people into the Rotary Field House.
Fearing and White bring new album tour to Athabasca March 29

Fearing and White bring new album tour to Athabasca March 29

On March 29, the rock-pop duo Fearing & White will be playing at the Nancy Appleby Theatre in the latest show presented by the Heartwood Folk club.
Council to spend a quarter million dollars on new water, gas meters

Council to spend a quarter million dollars on new water, gas meters

The Village of Boyle will spend more than $241,608 to replace all water meters and some gas meters within the village.
Boyle Hospital closure a false alarm according to Horne

Boyle Hospital closure a false alarm according to Horne

Boyle Health Care Centre is not facing closure, says Alberta Health and Wellness Minister Fred Horne.
New school MoU subject of special town council meeting tonight

New school MoU subject of special town council meeting tonight

Athabasca town council has called a special meeting for 7 p.m. tonight (March 24) to discuss the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the new secondary school project. The meeting will take place in Athabaca town council chambers.
County councillor Jack Dowhaluk returned to full duties

County councillor Jack Dowhaluk returned to full duties

Athabasca County councillor Jack Dowhaluk has been returned to the full scope of his duties following a decision by council made during a public works meeting on March 13.
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