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In days of yore

In days of yore

The volunteer appreciation lunch for Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) last Wednesday had the group dressed up in turn-of-the-century attire. (back row, l-r) Amber Mindus, Samantha Weppler, Jasmine Rice, Debbie Wood, Terry Smith, Karen Wintonyk, Cheryl Balay, Jenene Ganske, (front row, l-r) Kim Lewis, Mandy Smith and Diana Thomas.
Keough sentenced to 27 months in prison

Keough sentenced to 27 months in prison

Former Athabasca youth worker Jason Andrew Keough was sentenced Friday to 27 months in prison on charges related to voyeurism and possession of child pornography. Keough, 37, was convicted Jan.
Boyle not interested in amalgamation

Boyle not interested in amalgamation

Any talk about municipal amalgamation won’t include the Village of Boyle. At the Village of Boyle council meeting last Wednesday, Mayor Don Radmanovich added the topic of amalgamation to the agenda.
Phase one of riverfront construction begins

Phase one of riverfront construction begins

Phase One of the riverfront construction project is set to begin early this month, and to be completed by July 1.
The Mayor's Breakfast is the most important meal of the day

The Mayor's Breakfast is the most important meal of the day

If you haven’t had the opportunity to meet with your local officials, mark May 11 on your calendar.
Fun for the whole family at the Athabasca Wellness Fair and Trade Show

Fun for the whole family at the Athabasca Wellness Fair and Trade Show

The first annual Athabasca Wellness Fair and trade show was a big success. “It was a fabulous day,” said Nichole Collins, with Athabasca University.
Boyle clean up day to beautify the Village

Boyle clean up day to beautify the Village

Spring clean up is going to be a little easier for people in the Village of Boyle this year, thanks to the Boyle Community Betterment Project Committee.
No plans for truck bypass

No plans for truck bypass

Alberta Transportation has no plans to develop a truck bypass around the Town of Athabasca that would reduce heavy truck traffic through the downtown core.
T &C Conservatives back in the majority

T &C Conservatives back in the majority

The Conservative incumbents who represent the three federal ridings in the Town & Country region are headed back to Ottawa, but this time they are backed by the strength of a majority government.
Brian Jean wins election

Brian Jean wins election

Brian Jean will return to Ottawa for his fourth term in office, and his first time as part of a majority government, after winning the Fort McMurray-Athabasca riding with over 70 per cent of the vote.