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How to have the safety talk with kids: RCMP tips

How to have the safety talk with kids: RCMP tips

As summer break nears, the local Mounties are giving parents tips to help build kids ability to recognize unsafe situations
RCMP urge caution as boating season begins

RCMP urge caution as boating season begins

Safe boating week a chance for people to educate themselves on best practices
Be on watch for paving scams: Athabasca RCMP

Be on watch for paving scams: Athabasca RCMP

‘Too good to be true’ deals typically are say local constable
Province says collection standards won’t impact public libraries in schools

Province says collection standards won’t impact public libraries in schools

A provincial push to develop common standards about what materials are in school libraries could create some tension between public libraries and schools sharing or hosting the facilities.
Athabasca not worried about parade risks near old Union Hotel

Athabasca not worried about parade risks near old Union Hotel

Parade-goers will have to keep a close eye on the remnants of the historic hotel lest they fall in, but half of council says it isn't concerned.
Smoky Lake student council aiming to create community, build character in new school

Smoky Lake student council aiming to create community, build character in new school

From fundraisers to murder mysteries and murals, Grade 11 students from H.A.K School detail their efforts to make the new building feel like home
Minor tax increases for homeowners, business owners in Boyle

Minor tax increases for homeowners, business owners in Boyle

Last-minute budget balancing allowed for minimal increases
New playground coming to Hees Estates in June

New playground coming to Hees Estates in June

Playset from Sherwood Park company cost $80,000
River Rats lineup ready to go for Canada Day festival

River Rats lineup ready to go for Canada Day festival

Mixture of local and up-and-coming acts taking the stage for Athabasca’s staple summer event
GALLERY: A Rochester Reunion

GALLERY: A Rochester Reunion

Staff and students of both past and present gathered in the Rochester School May 17 for a community goodbye to the hamlet school while paying homage to the community's spirit of academic and athletic excellence and inclusion
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