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In the old and with the new: Acting H.A.K leadership wants to honour past, plan for future

In the old and with the new: Acting H.A.K leadership wants to honour past, plan for future

Two-woman team heading up Smoky Lake School putting feminine leadership into action
Athabasca County tentatively approves lakeside solar light

Athabasca County tentatively approves lakeside solar light

North Skeleton Lake Community Association paying for and maintaining light, which still needs formal approval from county council
Athabasca Chamber of Commerce revives in time for staple summer events

Athabasca Chamber of Commerce revives in time for staple summer events

Locals can still enjoy Canada Day Parade, Midway, other events on hold
How to have the safety talk with kids: RCMP tips

How to have the safety talk with kids: RCMP tips

As summer break nears, the local Mounties are giving parents tips to help build kids ability to recognize unsafe situations
RCMP urge caution as boating season begins

RCMP urge caution as boating season begins

Safe boating week a chance for people to educate themselves on best practices
Be on watch for paving scams: Athabasca RCMP

Be on watch for paving scams: Athabasca RCMP

‘Too good to be true’ deals typically are say local constable
Province says collection standards won’t impact public libraries in schools

Province says collection standards won’t impact public libraries in schools

A provincial push to develop common standards about what materials are in school libraries could create some tension between public libraries and schools sharing or hosting the facilities.
Athabasca not worried about parade risks near old Union Hotel

Athabasca not worried about parade risks near old Union Hotel

Parade-goers will have to keep a close eye on the remnants of the historic hotel lest they fall in, but half of council says it isn't concerned.
Smoky Lake student council aiming to create community, build character in new school

Smoky Lake student council aiming to create community, build character in new school

From fundraisers to murder mysteries and murals, Grade 11 students from H.A.K School detail their efforts to make the new building feel like home
Minor tax increases for homeowners, business owners in Boyle

Minor tax increases for homeowners, business owners in Boyle

Last-minute budget balancing allowed for minimal increases
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