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Council maintains momentum for Boyle Campus of Continuous Care

Council maintains momentum for Boyle Campus of Continuous Care

The group trying to get a long-term care facility in Boyle got a boost after Boyle council members unanimously voted to provide $4,000 in funding to their efforts.
Residents demand quick resolution for Barbara Bell

Residents demand quick resolution for Barbara Bell

The majority of residents who attended Barbara Bell’s meeting at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex last Wednesday agreed a quick solution is needed to the issues she is facing surrounding her Hees Estates property.
Blood drive for local man

Blood drive for local man

Blood really is in you to give, and one local woman is encouraging everyone to give theirs before the summer is out.
Land use bills remain a contentious issue

Land use bills remain a contentious issue

Lawyer Keith Wilson spoke at the Athabasca Multiplex last Tuesday about what he calls “the fiasco” of property rights bills introduced by Ed Stelmach’s PC government in recent years.
Rainbow Ranch owner charged with voyeurism

Rainbow Ranch owner charged with voyeurism

The owner of the venue that hosts the annual “It Shouldn’t Hurt to be a Child” Trail Ride has been charged with voyeurism, which the RCMP allege may have been ongoing for a number of years James Richard Hardy, 71, was charged last Thursday with one c
On the rise again, Athabasca River

On the rise again, Athabasca River

Once again the Athabasca River is under a high stream flow advisory. Carrie Sancartier from Alberta Environment said the river is expected to rise, but doesn’t know how much.
Graduation Day

Graduation Day

For the students at Grassland School, Boyle School and Edwin Parr Composite, years of hard work paid off in full last weekend. All three local schools held their graduation ceremonies on Saturday.
2011 Athabasca Parade a big success

2011 Athabasca Parade a big success

If you missed the 2011 Athabasca Parade, you may be the only one. The streets of the town were packed with onlookers for the event on July 2.
Barbara Bell to host meeting at Multiplex

Barbara Bell to host meeting at Multiplex

Barbara Bell has been circulating letters and information for quite some time now, and on July 13, she will be hosting a meeting at the Multiplex at 7 p.m.
Correction - River Rats Opening Ceremonies

Correction - River Rats Opening Ceremonies

The article ‘River Rats Festival this weekend’ on the front page of this week’s Advocate contained an error. The article stated that the event’s opening ceremonies were scheduled for Saturday morning. They will in fact be held Friday morning.
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