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Town's new website has "shortcomings"

Town's new website has "shortcomings"

After the Town of Athabasca went live with a brand new website last January, town council has directed administration to investigate ways to fix issues with its home on the web. At council's Sept.
It takes a village

It takes a village

Let the races begin. Nomination day in the Village of Boyle saw six nominees for its five seats on council. Coun. Colin Derko is running again after a little over a year on council.
"Missing piece of history" found

"Missing piece of history" found

A “missing piece ” in Aspen View Public Schools Division history was discovered by accident over the summer.
Pacers football program cancelled

Pacers football program cancelled

The legacy of the Pacers football program will end with the 17-player team of 2017.
Motion commotion

Motion commotion

During their second last meeting of their term, Town of Athabasca council passed seven motions that were recommended in the municipal inspection report. Mayor Roger Morrill brought the item up for discussion during the Sept.
Premier visits Athabasca

Premier visits Athabasca

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley shook hands with seniors, took selfies with millennials and – literally – smiled for pictures with a baby Sept. 22 on a surprise visit to Athabasca.
Skating club adds powerskate program

Skating club adds powerskate program

Trees are still yellowing and most gardens have yet to fully frost, but the Town of Athabasca’s skaters are not waiting on the winter.
George Ryga, just a ploughboy

George Ryga, just a ploughboy

One of Athabasca’s most well-known sons will be featured in a locally-produced documentary, set to be complete by Christmas.
Edmonton bands support local talent

Edmonton bands support local talent

The two upcoming bands for the Blue Angels tour stop at the Nancy Appleby Theatre held local auditions Sept. 16 for their opening act.
School training kicks off for cross country skiing

School training kicks off for cross country skiing

Cross-country skiers from Landing Trail Intermediate School and Edwin Parr Composite School have begun preparing for this year’s competitions.
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