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Athabasca’s Jordynne MacNeil departs for a Danish Rotary adventure

Athabasca’s Jordynne MacNeil departs for a Danish Rotary adventure

Former area exchange student Tracy Lundell to host inbound German student
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Amisk Lake couple seeking conflict resolution ordered to reduce fence height

Amisk Lake couple seeking conflict resolution ordered to reduce fence height

Swerhun family says fence is only solution to ongoing neighbour dispute
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'That's where the alienation comes from': key Wandering River road left off capital plan

'That's where the alienation comes from': key Wandering River road left off capital plan

Plamondon Connector road won't be paved in 2024 despite years of promises from past councils
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Athabasca County moving forward on Colinton Bridge

Athabasca County moving forward on Colinton Bridge

Project engineering in 2024 capital budget, but construction still at least a year out
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Athabasca Heliport waiting on formal AHS approval

Athabasca Heliport waiting on formal AHS approval

Proposed location south of hospital on town land, but provincial sign off still needed
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Man with cognitive conditions advised to self-regulate by justice, laywer

Man with cognitive conditions advised to self-regulate by justice, laywer

Justin Gambler’s access to care in jail dubbed a ‘silver lining’
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BREAKING: Thunderstorm warning issued for Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock counties

BREAKING: Thunderstorm warning issued for Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock counties

Storms near Whitecourt expected to move eastward
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This week in Athabasca history: Toonie causes consternation in 1994

This week in Athabasca history: Toonie causes consternation in 1994

Town and Country Todays intern Maya ZImmer takes a look at the most eye catching stories from 2014, 2004, 1994 and 1984, including the time Athabasca had too many doctors, and outrage over the introduction of the $2 coin.
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Jasper evacuees to receive one-time payments from Canadian Red Cross

Jasper evacuees to receive one-time payments from Canadian Red Cross

Jasper evacuees can receive $750 per household starting July 31 from the Red Cross and can also apply for Provincial financial relief.
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County reduces fire ban to restriction, FPA lifts ban entirely

County reduces fire ban to restriction, FPA lifts ban entirely

Change comes following cooler weather, rain
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