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Town of Athabasca slated for federal funding increase

Town of Athabasca slated for federal funding increase

Renewed community-building fund between province and feds allows for more capital project completion
'A life sentence in increments': What happens when you fall through the cracks

'A life sentence in increments': What happens when you fall through the cracks

A local man has posed a considerable challenge for the justice system after wracking up 16 convictions since December, but his 'significant challenges' are making rehabilitation a difficult task.
Wabasca student eager to take seat on Minister’s Youth Council

Wabasca student eager to take seat on Minister’s Youth Council

Grade 12 student eager to add Indigenous voice alongside his peers
Historic railway strike poses big problem for local pulp mill

Historic railway strike poses big problem for local pulp mill

Months of fore-planning still leave large questions for Al-Pac, one of North America's largest pulp mills
Five Questions: Athabasca University President Dr. Alex Clark

Five Questions: Athabasca University President Dr. Alex Clark

From growing up in a small town in Scotland, moving to the big city of Glasgow, and venturing in 2003 to establish a home across the world in Canada, Alex Clark shares the details of discovering what motivates him and finding ways to make a differenc
Local athletes to put Athabasca on the map this fall

Local athletes to put Athabasca on the map this fall

Jamie Verville, Terell Jonasson to compete in amateur kickboxing competition for Team Canada
County peace officers want to ensure child seats used properly

County peace officers want to ensure child seats used properly

Annual FCSS barbecue an opportunity for community peace officers to offer free education for parents and kids alike
Flight from officers in stolen vehicle nets jail time for Boyle local

Flight from officers in stolen vehicle nets jail time for Boyle local

Chad Ray Howse, 36, handed 100 days, one-year driving ban
Property crime down, but break and enters up from April to June

Property crime down, but break and enters up from April to June

RCMP present stats and priorities to Athabasca town councillors
‘Director’ of Nature Duperron’s killing upgraded to first degree murder conviction

‘Director’ of Nature Duperron’s killing upgraded to first degree murder conviction

Buddy Ray Underwood deemed to be ‘substantial and integral cause of Duperron’s death’
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