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Fecal bacteria detected at Calling Lake Provincial Park beach

Fecal bacteria detected at Calling Lake Provincial Park beach

Avoid swimming or wading into the water while advisory remains in effect
Cyanobacteria detected in Baptiste Lake

Cyanobacteria detected in Baptiste Lake

Avoid bacterial blooms and be careful of pets while warning is in effect
Proposed referendum question on Alberta separatism flagged for judicial review

Proposed referendum question on Alberta separatism flagged for judicial review

Opposed citizen initiative asking if Alberta should stay in Canada gets approval to start collecting signatures.
Island Lake councillors unhappy with decreased police visibility

Island Lake councillors unhappy with decreased police visibility

Councillors lament level of service after municipalities cut police costs
Fire bans lifted in Athabasca area

Fire bans lifted in Athabasca area

Town, county, and village all lessen bans to restrictions with rain early in the week, although provincial recreation area ban still in effect
Athabasca County declares State of Agricultural Disaster

Athabasca County declares State of Agricultural Disaster

Low precipitation across the region causing issues for local crops, hay, and pasture county-wide
Athabasca freestyle skier chases Youth Athlete of the Year title

Athabasca freestyle skier chases Youth Athlete of the Year title

Social-media-driven contest a chance to be featured in Sports Illustrated and more
Boyle enacts fire ban as hot weather continues

Boyle enacts fire ban as hot weather continues

Outside fires, OHV use prohibited during ban
Fire bans in effect for Athabasca, Boyle, and Athabasca County

Fire bans in effect for Athabasca, Boyle, and Athabasca County

Municipalities asking residents to refrain from activities that could potentially start a fire as heat wave continues
New Athabasca County bursary aimed at helping future farmers

New Athabasca County bursary aimed at helping future farmers

Yearly $1,500 award aimed at local students enrolled in an agricultural field of study
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