Athabasca News

Athabasca's Mimi Frank sweeps World Champ titles in bench press for second consecutive year

'The fire has definitely been lit for next year': Frank

Jun 10, 2025 8:56 AM Read more >

Athabasca County looks at legality of restricting online council attendance

Proposed procedural bylaw change would allow for virtual attendance in a public hearing, but secondary issue caught eye of councillors

Jun 9, 2025 4:35 PM Read more >

More robust guidelines around Indigenous education implemented at Aspen View

Aspen View Public Schools expands directions for the inclusion of traditional knowledge and practices, success for Indigenous students

Jun 9, 2025 9:36 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Al-Pac Mill back to regular operation following fire

Friday's fire under control thanks to mutual aid from County, as well as mill's emergency response team

Jun 9, 2025 6:30 AM Read more >

Athabasca RCMP end of year report shows focus on repeat offenders pays off

Criminal charges down by 38 per cent from same time period in 2024

Jun 7, 2025 1:09 PM Read more >

PHOTO GALLERY: Rodeo fun for everyone

From a petting zoo to gravity-defying trick riders, Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement's third annual pro rodeo had activities for everyone

Jun 7, 2025 7:52 AM Read more >

Aspen View passes deficit budget for upcoming school year

Rising costs and less students means school division has to pull from meager reserves to cover costs in 2025-26 school year

Jun 6, 2025 4:35 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Al-Pac statement on fire

Fire contained to site without injuries reported, but company asks locals to avoid driving to site while incident continues

Jun 6, 2025 2:46 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Fire at Alberta Pacific Mill

Flames appear to be rising from a chip pile in a video posted to a community Facebook group.

Jun 6, 2025 1:46 PM Read more >

Man Van to bring free prostate cancer screening to Athabasca

Get checked, early screening and detection can save lives

Jun 6, 2025 1:39 PM Read more >