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Evacuees able to return home May 7

Evacuees able to return home May 7

Residents living near Range Road 214 and 215, north of Township Road 674, but south of the Athabasca River were originally evacuated late May 4.
Athabasca RCMP unveil new initiative to dial back property crime

Athabasca RCMP unveil new initiative to dial back property crime

Police aim to “target harden” properties to reduce crimes of opportunity
Athabasca CPO handed out more than $8K in tickets in March

Athabasca CPO handed out more than $8K in tickets in March

In total, $22,444 in tickets has been handed out in 2023
Evacuation notice issued for Camping Lake area

Evacuation notice issued for Camping Lake area

Residents living near Range Road 214 and 215, north of Township Road 674, but south of the Athabasca River, told to evacuate
Firefighters on scene of wildfire near Bolloque Lake

Firefighters on scene of wildfire near Bolloque Lake

Fire in the area of Township Road 640 and Range Road 252
Dairy Queen setting up shop in Athabasca

Dairy Queen setting up shop in Athabasca

Two new homes also in the planning stage for the first time in five years
Athabasca RCMP ask public to avoid the area between Range Road 212 and 221

Athabasca RCMP ask public to avoid the area between Range Road 212 and 221

Crews from multiple fire departments are on scene fighting a fire
Breaching conditional sentence order, breaking window at hotel nets jail and probation

Breaching conditional sentence order, breaking window at hotel nets jail and probation

Steven Earl Bigstone, 57, broke window at Grand Union Hotel after being denied entry
Area skiers golden at Canadian Junior Nationals

Area skiers golden at Canadian Junior Nationals

Freestyle Alberta hosted event March 31-April 2 in Calgary
Police arrest three following vehicle theft in early April

Police arrest three following vehicle theft in early April

Suspects fail to elude dog teams; first appearance for the trio is May 2