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Boyle emergency department slated for daytime closures over weekend

Boyle emergency department slated for daytime closures over weekend

BOYLE — The Boyle Healthcare Centre will be without physician coverage during the day on Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29. The weekend daytime closures will run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Lac La Biche man sentenced to 30 days in jail for knife charge had been in jail for 110 days

Lac La Biche man sentenced to 30 days in jail for knife charge had been in jail for 110 days

William Blood, 42, pleaded guilty to possession of a dangerous weapon after serving 110+ days
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Town of Athabasca goes ahead with 42 Street improvements

Town of Athabasca goes ahead with 42 Street improvements

Town councillors ratify decision to begin proposal work
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Boyle and Athabasca crime indexes higher than province, but not cause for panic

Boyle and Athabasca crime indexes higher than province, but not cause for panic

Athabasca and Boyle have a higher crime severity index than the provincial average, but do the stats match up with reality?
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Athabasca's most mouthwatering event returns in November

Athabasca's most mouthwatering event returns in November

Calling all foodies: register now to enter a unique cultural dish or a generational family recipe for all Athabascans to enjoy
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Minimum tax to remain in Athabasca, despite impassioned debate

Minimum tax to remain in Athabasca, despite impassioned debate

Policy referred to as 'unfair and unequitable' by some, but $100 base fee for property taxes to remain for 2024
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Athabasca to survey community before changing town speed limits

Athabasca to survey community before changing town speed limits

Community survey a chance for Athabascans to weigh in on important safety measure
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Alleged firearm incident lands Calling Lake man in hot water

Alleged firearm incident lands Calling Lake man in hot water

Andrew Cardinal left with a three-month non-custodial sentence after pointing a ‘firearm-shaped’ object at another man
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Poppy donation thief fails to pay back Boyle Legion for more than a year

Poppy donation thief fails to pay back Boyle Legion for more than a year

“I dare you to find a judge who isn’t going to make you pay back the Canadian Legion,” says judge
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Be prepared in case of power outages

Be prepared in case of power outages

Whether its generators, extra batteries, or surplus food, Fortis recommends houses be prepared for 72 hours without power
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