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Declining volunteerism rates on display in rural Alberta

Declining volunteerism rates on display in rural Alberta

Communities across Alberta like the Village of Boyle are feeling the affects of a downward trend in volunteerism, leaving beneficial groups like the hospital auxiliary at risk to the detriment of all locals
Athabasca’s Ukrainian Folk Dancers celebrating 50 years on April 26

Athabasca’s Ukrainian Folk Dancers celebrating 50 years on April 26

Costumes and techniques change, but club says core values remain constant
GALLERY: Puppies galore at Almost Home Rescue Athabasca adoption

GALLERY: Puppies galore at Almost Home Rescue Athabasca adoption

The Athabasca Agriplex hosted a cuteness overload April 12 as countless puppies auditioned for new homes during Almost Home Canine Rescue's adoption event
Barrhead incumbent eager for Conservative turn in government

Barrhead incumbent eager for Conservative turn in government

MP Arnold Viersen says gun control, carbon tax, and affordability all important issues for local residents
GALLERY: Marv n' Berry bring a decade of sketch hits to Athabasca

GALLERY: Marv n' Berry bring a decade of sketch hits to Athabasca

Sketch comedy quintuplets Nikki Hulowski, Chris Borger, Sam Stralak, Quinn Contini and Mike Robertson showcase the best of the last ten years of Marv n' Berry
Athabasca County issues fire advisory

Athabasca County issues fire advisory

New permits no longer being issued, residents encouraged to check existing burn sites
Town of Athabasca assessment up $32 million across the board

Town of Athabasca assessment up $32 million across the board

Assessment rise means higher tax rates for residential, commercial properties
Comedian medium Jennie Ogilvie challenges perceptions of life after death

Comedian medium Jennie Ogilvie challenges perceptions of life after death

Canada's unconventional, and at times crass, medium shares her takes on death, grief and closure
Town of Athabasca ended 2024 cash-positive, in the red operationally

Town of Athabasca ended 2024 cash-positive, in the red operationally

Large tax write-off, asset depreciation drivers of operational deficit
Transportation key to unlocking opportunity for Boyle students

Transportation key to unlocking opportunity for Boyle students

Principal Jason Mestinsek turning to creative solutions to an age old problem for rural schools;
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