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Call of the wild

Call of the wild

Mackenna Weber adds a few brushstrokes to her airbrushed painting of an elk last Sunday. Weber took part in a two-day airbrushing workshop at NTW Studio & Gallery east of town.
Truck stolen in Westlock recovered in Athabasca

Truck stolen in Westlock recovered in Athabasca

A truck that was stolen from Westlock was located in Athabasca on May 16, and the two occupants were arrested. Athabasca RCMP were advised of two suspicious males at a local business.
Town council sets off-street parking levy at $2,000 per stall

Town council sets off-street parking levy at $2,000 per stall

Athabasca town council has agreed to charge a $2,000 off-street parking levy for developers who cannot fit enough parking stalls on any proposed development.
Tupelo Honey joins Big Sugar in sweet June 30 shows

Tupelo Honey joins Big Sugar in sweet June 30 shows

A band with a history almost as unique as its music will be rolling into Athabasca on June 30 to headline the first day of festivities at the Magnificent River Rats Festival.
Boyle homeowners will see an increase of 3 per cent in tax rate

Boyle homeowners will see an increase of 3 per cent in tax rate

The Village of Boyle has increased its residential mill rate from 7.194 to 7.7161.
Big Sugar will bring reggae-rock to River Rats festival

Big Sugar will bring reggae-rock to River Rats festival

A band with a history almost as unique as its music will be rolling into Athabasca on June 30 to headline the first day of festivities at the Magnificent River Rats Festival.
Turning heads

Turning heads

(l-r) Maizie Holdis and Amy Dufault strut their stuff at the first Grassland Hair Show. Grassland School's cosmetology class held the show last Monday at the school. For more photos, see the web gallery here: https://www.athabascaadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/tngallery?Site=GR&Date=20140517&Category=ATH0701&ArtNo=517009998&Ref=PH.
Seniors' symposium will fight misinformation about mature drivers

Seniors' symposium will fight misinformation about mature drivers

If you or a senior you know have questions about government assistance, Alberta’s Primary Care Network or even what it can look like to have your driver’s license taken away, Athabasca’s 6th annual Seniors’ Symposium can help.
EPC plays recognized for acting, costumes at provincials

EPC plays recognized for acting, costumes at provincials

Edwin Parr Composite School Grade 12 student Emily Marsden won an honourable mention for acting, and EPC’s play The Scarlet Heart won for best costumes during the provincial one-act play competition for high schools May 8–10 in Red Deer.
Two people in custody after standoff with police

Two people in custody after standoff with police

Last Saturday, a short dirt road in Calling Lake was the site of an hours-long armed standoff between an Emergency Response Team and residents of a home at the end of the road.
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