Athabasca News

Proposal to reduce Athabasca’s speed limits parked pending more information

Coun. Jon LeMessurier said public safety is top reason to bring max speeds down to 40km/h

Aug 16, 2024 12:07 PM Read more >

‘There is that tiny, tiny chance something horrendous can happen’

Justice Robert Shaigec reminds drivers of the dangers of not slowing for emergency vehicles

Aug 16, 2024 7:17 AM Read more >

EPC under joint leadership for 2024-25 school year

Breanna Kowalchuk and Sean Morrison taking over the reins at Aspen View’s largest school

Aug 15, 2024 11:43 AM Read more >

Boyle man in custody after approaching RCMP detachment with axe

Sgt. Dennis Properzi said though the Tuesday morning incident unexpected, officers were prepared

Aug 14, 2024 2:20 PM Read more >

SMOKE: Air quality alerts issued for Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock

High to moderate health risks due to wildfire smoke in three regions

Aug 14, 2024 10:34 AM Read more >

Aspen View hoping formal religious classes bring student’s greater benefit

Protestant and Catholic religious instruction a formal part of the curriculum for 2024-25 school year

Aug 13, 2024 5:16 PM Read more >

Charges against two men in relation to spring string of thefts dropped

Shoplifiting charges against Kevin Dillion Truong, 36, and David Tran, 35, withdrawn

Aug 13, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Baptiste Lake house-fire burns building to the ground

Deputy fire chief says outcome the ‘best outcome’ given conditions

Aug 12, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

SNEAK PEEK: RCMP stats, animal control, and the Grand Union slated for Athabasca Town Council

Aug. 13 meeting to cover police priorities, a community thank-you, and speed limit changes

Aug 12, 2024 1:12 PM Read more >

Weekly Weather: Athabasca to see sun, rain, thunderstorms this week

The region will see a range of weather, including more hot days, rain, and storms

Aug 12, 2024 10:48 AM Read more >