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Athabasca Lions quietly acknowledge 50th birthday

Athabasca Lions quietly acknowledge 50th birthday

Members of the Lions Club of Athabasca knew in their hearts that June 11 was its 50th anniversary. The group decided to hold off on celebrations, citing events like the Fort McMurray fire and resulting fundraising efforts as a deterrent.
Canada Post warns of potential service disruption

Canada Post warns of potential service disruption

As Canada Post and unions representing over 51,000 postal work members head toward a possible work disruption in July, the national mail service is warning customers that their mail service may be suspended.
Boyle Municipal Centre opens doors

Boyle Municipal Centre opens doors

More than a year and $5 million later, Village of Boyle employees unofficially moved into the Boyle Municipal Centre June 9 and 10.
The show stops here

The show stops here

Regional artists to be featured at train station art show June 30 and July 1
Town council tables turn

Town council tables turn

At the Town of Athabasca’s council meeting on June 7, Coun. Tim Verhaeghe presented motions to disband the administration committee and to disqualify Coun. Nichole Adams. Council voted against both motions.
Division facing deficit for 2016-17

Division facing deficit for 2016-17

Aspen View Public Schools has projected a $317,000 deficit for the 2016-17 budget year. The deficit will be covered by existing operating reserves, according to Aspen View communications officer Ross Hunter.
Scammers target job seekers

Scammers target job seekers

A Westlock woman became the target of scammers after she replied to a fraudulent job ad that appeared in the Athabasca Advocate .
40 years of ceremony at Athabasca U

40 years of ceremony at Athabasca U

Years of studying and hard work paid off for hundreds of Athabasca University students who travelled from around the world to pick up their degrees at the institution ’s 40th annual convocation ceremonies from June 9 to 11.
With lawsuit against town, councillors voice concerns

With lawsuit against town, councillors voice concerns

As one Town of Athabasca councillor faces concerns from other councillors about his firm taking on a case suing the town, another faces questions about bringing the suit to light.
Athabasca hosts MGA open house discussion

Athabasca hosts MGA open house discussion

Last week, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs kicked off a 20-stop tour across Alberta to consult with the public and municipal leaders on Bill 21, the recently updated and tabled Municipal Government Act.
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