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Athabasca County throws out new pay bylaw

Bylaw to be reduced to single page, change council back to honorarium structure

Jul 26, 2024 10:52 AM Read more >

EV charging push leaves Athabasca County unconvinced

Company says technology yet to be tested below -25 C

Jul 25, 2024 12:49 PM Read more >

This Week in History: Athabasca's most eye-catching stories from July 26-31

From a stolen Olympic Ring and forward-thinking programs to a plan for getting the bar business back in full swing, this week in Athabasca history is a storied one.

Jul 25, 2024 6:15 AM Read more >

RCMP hope café chats help get Athabasca's concerns communicated

Coffee with a Cop program taking place every Thursday at 9 a.m.

Jul 24, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Grand Union Hotel - a storied history

Historic building fire recalls memories of the 1910s, a time when fires were more common

Jul 24, 2024 12:29 PM Read more >

Become a fungi champignon with Science Outreach – Athabasca’s upcoming mushroom display

Learn how to discern between edible and poisonous species found in the area July 31

Jul 24, 2024 8:41 AM Read more >

WATCH: Athabasca fire chief Jason Sturrock on the Grand Union Hotel fire

Click on the link below the picture to watch the video

Jul 24, 2024 6:43 AM Read more >

Water Restriction remains despite latest fire update

Avoid non-essential usage until order lifts

Jul 23, 2024 3:17 PM Read more >

WATCH: Athabasca's Grand Union Hotel comes down

Click on the links below the picture to watch dramatic footage of the hotel being demolished after a fire Tuesday (July 23).

Jul 23, 2024 1:56 PM Read more >

FIRE UPDATE: Town chief says demolition continuing

Town of Athabasca Fire Chief Jason Sturrock said crews remain in defensive attack and are continuing the demolition of the Grand Union, which has had crews on scene since a 5:41 911 call earlier this morning.

Jul 23, 2024 1:31 PM Read more >