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Fort McMurray wildfire evacuees head south

Fort McMurray wildfire evacuees head south

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation both declared a State of Local Emergency as of 4:00 p.m. May 4.
Council mess spills onto streets

Council mess spills onto streets

Coun. Joanne Peckham had some choice words for Coun. Tim Verhaeghe after he released communications from her.
Councillors, and quorum, walk out of meeting

Councillors, and quorum, walk out of meeting

Town council held a special a meeting to talk about off-site levies for the new school when two councillors ñ whose presence made quorum ñ walked out to avoid a vote.
Off-site levy throws Aspen View for a loop

Off-site levy throws Aspen View for a loop

At the eleventh hour, officials from the school division received news of an off-site levy from the Town of Athabasca, pushing back the release of tenders for the project.
Wildfire blazes near Atmore

Wildfire blazes near Atmore

Fire crews battled the flames of a wildfire near Atmore on April 18
Town loses half its office staff in two months

Town loses half its office staff in two months

Half the town's office staff has left due to an alleged stressful work environment amidst a lack of formal action regarding a laundry list of complaints against the Town of Athabasca's chief administrative officer. A document dated Jan.
No support for Fox Creek council against hotel industry

No support for Fox Creek council against hotel industry

It is Fox Creek versus the hospitality industry, and local municipalities are not on Fox Creekís side.
A tough year for Athabasca Chamber of Commerce

A tough year for Athabasca Chamber of Commerce

It was a tough year financially for the Athabasca and District Chamber of Commerce. Almost all of last yearís seven events were financial losses, chamber treasurer Christine Jensen said at the annual general meeting on April 13.
RCMP on the hunt for stolen truck

RCMP on the hunt for stolen truck

Athabasca RCMP are asking for assistance in locating a vehicle stolen from Koch Ford during the early hours of the morning.
Tax increase in store for town

Tax increase in store for town

After several weeks away from town chambers, The Town of Athabascaís council reunited on April 5 and voted in favour of increasing the tax rate by two per cent. Coun. Tanu Evans made the motion for the increase.
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