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Sediment released into Athabasca River; Town of Athabasca takes precaution

Sediment released into Athabasca River; Town of Athabasca takes precaution

Sediment has been released into the Athabasca River from a decommissioned mine near Hinton, and the Town of Athabasca is taking precautionary measures, although Athabasca was not on the list of communities notified.
Athabasca Legion hosting Remembrance Day events at multiplex, Legion branch

Athabasca Legion hosting Remembrance Day events at multiplex, Legion branch

The Athabasca Legion will continue its tradition this Remembrance Day (Nov. 11) of promoting remembrance of those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice. Beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Boyle Legion ready for Remembrance Day

Boyle Legion ready for Remembrance Day

The Royal Canadian Legion Boyle Branch #169 will honour veterans next Monday beginning at 10 a.m., and as has been the case for several years, the service and luncheon will be indoors at the Boyle Community Centre.
Football feat

Football feat

Edwin Parr Composite Pacers head coach Pete Burden holds up a plaque commemorating the Pacers' Wheatland Football League tier two championship win over Westlock last Saturday. The Pacers had an undefeated season and will play for the Consolation Cup this weekend.
Full list of 2012 Boyle School Academic Awards recipients

Full list of 2012 Boyle School Academic Awards recipients

Jade Bencharsky Mandy Karvonen Shelby Bencharsky Maria Antal Jade Bencharsky Shayla Derko Luke Friday Mandy Karvonen Connor Scammell Zowie Shapka Teejay Anderson Alyssa Hoetmer Ros McGillivray Angela Morrison Connor Nikipelo Heather Rosa Bailey Summe
Water a commodity? That can be debated

Water a commodity? That can be debated

Athabasca area water resources are at risk of being taken and sold out of country, according to Arlene Kwasniak, a professor at the University of Calgary Faculties of Law and Environmental Design.
Boyle woman's truck gets stuck on railway tracks under construction

Boyle woman's truck gets stuck on railway tracks under construction

On Oct. 15, incoming trains were halted for about an hour near Boyle after a woman high-centred her truck on train tracks near Millar Western.
Unleashing local capital in Athabasca

Unleashing local capital in Athabasca

True growth potential for the Town of Athabasca is in qualitative growth, not simply quantitative growth, according to Athabasca University researcher Mike Gismondi.
Athabasca Blue Genes Foundation advocates for National Down Syndrome Awareness Week

Athabasca Blue Genes Foundation advocates for National Down Syndrome Awareness Week

The fight continues to raise awareness for Down syndrome, as Nov. 1–7 is National Down Syndrome Awareness Week, and Darlene Bertin is leading the charge in Athabasca.
Voter turnout slightly down for town, up for county

Voter turnout slightly down for town, up for county

The Town of Athabasca saw a decrease in voter turnout, and Athabasca County saw an increase for the municipal election this year. Of the town’s 2,305 total eligible voters, 35.
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