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Taking a stand

Taking a stand

The Bigstone Cree Nation is beginning to take action in the Wabasca-Desmarias area in response to what representatives say is unfair treatment by some members of industry. In a letter dated Feb.
Upping the anti of false alarms

Upping the anti of false alarms

Council passed first and second reading of stricter false alarm bylaw, increased penalties and alarm system registry Council will be increasing the penalty of false alarms in the community.
CAO deadlock remains

CAO deadlock remains

Council remains in a deadlock on hiring a new chief administrative officer, with no apparent movement to find a replacement for interim CAO Doug Topinka in weeks. Coun.
Rather be a hammer than a nail

Rather be a hammer than a nail

Rather be a hammer than a nail Athabasca Regional Renewable Energy Society reconvenes to talk solar energy and future projects The Athabasca Regional Renewable Energy Society invited the community to partake in discussions about “simply living green”
Standing O for The Vagina Monologues

Standing O for The Vagina Monologues

The “V” reigned supreme in Athabasca on Feb. 25. Over 300 people packed into the Nancy Appleby theatre Feb.
One step closer to new pool

One step closer to new pool

Athabasca is one step closer to having a new pool, having received qualification proposals from firms interested in the project. During the Feb.
In Loving Memory: Sebastian & Stella Wolak

In Loving Memory: Sebastian & Stella Wolak

If tears could build a stairway and thoughts a memory lane, We would walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. No farewell words were spoken No time to say good-bye, You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why.
Residents voice redistricting concerns

Residents voice redistricting concerns

Athabasca County residents are wary of proposed changes to the Municipal Development Plan and Land Use By-law that, if approved, will redistrict certain parcels of land within the county.
Vagina Monologues fast approaching

Vagina Monologues fast approaching

Athabasca is taking a stand to end violence against women and girls in the upcoming production of The Vagina Monologues.
Riverfront concept plan given go-ahead

Riverfront concept plan given go-ahead

The Town of Athabasca’s riverfront area is set for revitalization, after town council approved the Athabasca Riverfront Park concept design. On Feb.
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