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Third annual Cultural Days event a hit for Wabasca and surrounding area

Third annual Cultural Days event a hit for Wabasca and surrounding area

From moose hide tanning to Cree linguistics lessons, week-long event gives knowledge keepers an opportunity to pass on teachings to the next generation
GALLERY: Smoky Lake's 2024 Great White North Pumpkin Fest

GALLERY: Smoky Lake's 2024 Great White North Pumpkin Fest

From babies in giant pumpkins to exploding gourds, the 2024 Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair had intrigue for everyone.
‘Last chance’ for youth found hiding from police inside laundry dryer

‘Last chance’ for youth found hiding from police inside laundry dryer

Young man skates by with year-long probation despite substantive offences
Portage College hopes to steady teacher shortages in northern Alberta with bachelor program

Portage College hopes to steady teacher shortages in northern Alberta with bachelor program

Education degree in conjunction with U of C focuses on rural training for rural teachers
Athabasca’s One Book, One Community program receives provincial award

Athabasca’s One Book, One Community program receives provincial award

Alice B. Donahue staff, volunteers, board members committed to continuing community-building through literature
Boyle RCMP release details of Oct. 6 active shooter alert

Boyle RCMP release details of Oct. 6 active shooter alert

A false report of a possible active shooter in Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement Sunday night had police and locals on high alert
Athabasca artist looking to pass along skills to young creatives

Athabasca artist looking to pass along skills to young creatives

Two-and-a-half month long courses aim to get kids more exposure technical side of artistry
WATCH: Giant Pumpkin Drop annihilates junk car in Smoky Lake

WATCH: Giant Pumpkin Drop annihilates junk car in Smoky Lake

Hundreds of Canadians from near and far gathered in Smoky Lake to watch the annual, much-anticipated Giant Pumpkin Drop
Higher municipal gas fees for Athabascans in 2025

Higher municipal gas fees for Athabascans in 2025

Town councillors raise natural gas franchise fee to mitigate next year’s anticipated deficit
Pilot project brings attention to unique teaching conditions in Hutterite colonies

Pilot project brings attention to unique teaching conditions in Hutterite colonies

Desire for more support, resources, and student opportunities to be addressed with customized solutions for communities
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