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Keepers of the Athabasca do own testing of Athabasca River sediment

Keepers of the Athabasca do own testing of Athabasca River sediment

A coalition of concerned groups led by the Keepers of the Athabasca watershed protection organization is doing its own testing of sediment in the Athabasca River.
More than mugs

More than mugs

The Athabasca Pottery Club is hosting its annual show and sale this Saturday at the Athabasca Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, and everything from a panda bear piggy bank to padded clay eyeglass holders will be on display or for sale.
Taxes drop for Athabasca County

Taxes drop for Athabasca County

Following the receipt of Athabasca County’s 2014 assessment, county council has dropped the county’s tax rate by 1.8 per cent.
Alberta Opera to perform Aladdin at Boyle School

Alberta Opera to perform Aladdin at Boyle School

The Alberta Opera will be performing Aladdin at Boyle School on April 30. The event is closed to the public, but teacher Debby Delage explained it will be a great experience for the students.
JUBILOSO! Bells of Concordia comes to Athabasca

JUBILOSO! Bells of Concordia comes to Athabasca

JUBILOSO! Bells of Concordia will be performing at Edwin Parr Composite School April 26 at 7 p.m.
Mayor concerned over how town will pay for new pool

Mayor concerned over how town will pay for new pool

Mayor Morrill is concerned that despite the promise of previous council to dedicate $5 million to a new pool, there are big issues. “We do not have land at this time to put a pool on,” Morrill told council.
New secondary school will be smaller than EPC

New secondary school will be smaller than EPC

Aspen View Public School Division has approved preliminary plans for a new secondary school that will be approximately 900 square metres smaller than Edwin Parr Composite (EPC) High School.
Number of collisions in Athabasca area doubles

Number of collisions in Athabasca area doubles

Over the last year, collisions in the Athabasca area have almost doubled: from 35 this time last year to 66 this year. Despite the increase, there were no fatalities, Athabasca RCMP Sgt. Brian Scott told town council last Tuesday.
Two buildings on ag society grounds broken into

Two buildings on ag society grounds broken into

Overnight between April 14-15, the Fairhaven Big Coulee Complex that houses the Flips Gymnastics Club was broken into for the second time this year.
And they're off!

And they're off!

The Koch Ford Easter Egg Hunt last Saturday drew hundreds of people to the dealership to hunt for candy and enjoy other activities.
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