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Athabasca County moving ahead with plan for paying firefighters

Athabasca County moving ahead with plan for paying firefighters

A new chapter is beginning for volunteer fire services in Athabasca County. Councillors have approved a policy to compensate volunteer firefighters on a per-call basis as the municipality moves towards regionalizing its fire services
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Trades-focused youth employment program expanding across rural Alberta

Trades-focused youth employment program expanding across rural Alberta

While youth unemployment rates reach a high not seen since the '90's, this Edmonton-based employment service is helping rural kids find careers
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Boyle hospital to see service disruptions June 27, 28 & 29

Boyle hospital to see service disruptions June 27, 28 & 29

Lack of physician coverage on Friday, Saturday, Sunday evenings
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Nightclub owner promises live music and community spirit in Boyle

Nightclub owner promises live music and community spirit in Boyle

A former Seventh Day Adventists church in Boyle is set to undergo a dramatic transformation, becoming a vibrant nightclub offering live music and affordable food.
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Athabasca man lands hefty sentence for sawed-off .22

Athabasca man lands hefty sentence for sawed-off .22

Lifetime weapons ban to follow for Kyle Cardinal
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Athabasca County celebrates early completion of Colinton Bridge

Athabasca County celebrates early completion of Colinton Bridge

'More than concrete and steel, it's a symbol of persistence': Reeve Tracy Holland and council glad to see bridgework completed ahead of schedule and under budget
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Athabasca County hoping bylaws help ease sting of rising assessments

Athabasca County hoping bylaws help ease sting of rising assessments

Pair of bylaws extend tax payment deadlines and declaration period for small business owners
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Northland School Division recognized for reconciliation efforts

Northland School Division recognized for reconciliation efforts

PSBAA Award recognizes northern division for work to answer the Calls to Action
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Boyle sending search and rescue bill to local housing board

Boyle sending search and rescue bill to local housing board

Councillors grapple with tough decision but move ahead with invoice after resident vanished from Wild Rose Villa
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Hit the trails this June to bring mountain biking to Athabasca

Hit the trails this June to bring mountain biking to Athabasca

Athabasca Nordic Ski and Bike Club hoping June 28 Bike-a-thon raises funds, awareness
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