Athabasca News

'It warms our hearts': Boyle locals give back to firefighters, frontline volunteers

Cookies, commemorative plaques, and free food part of community response after wildfire threatened village

May 19, 2025 6:53 AM Read more >

Athabasca County drops mill rate 5 per cent following assessment rise

Non-residential mill rate increased to 4:1 ratio as part of process

May 18, 2025 8:48 AM Read more >

What role do power companies play in wildfire situations?

Athabasca County hears from Altalink about what the transmission company does when the worst happens

May 17, 2025 9:46 AM Read more >

Athabasca County upholds invoice for accidental fire

Administrative investigation reveals regular procedure followed

May 16, 2025 11:21 AM Read more >

Athabasca spray park slated to be open by May long weekend

Town staff waiting for weather to warm up before flipping switch

May 16, 2025 11:12 AM Read more >

Hees Estates to see new playground installed this June

Removal of old, deteriorating play set scheduled for end of May

May 15, 2025 1:10 PM Read more >

New Pope’s message of peace resonates with Athabasca Catholics

Papal message to ‘build bridges’ well received at Athabasca’s St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church

May 15, 2025 9:25 AM Read more >

Colinton Bridge reopens months ahead of schedule

Work projected slated for completion in mid-October finished before May long weekend

May 14, 2025 5:24 PM Read more >

New student funding from province hard on rural school boards

Aspen View Supt. walks trustees through what exactly less money means for local students

May 14, 2025 9:08 AM Read more >

Say goodbye to Rochester School this Saturday

Locals of all ages are invited to a farewell event for the school ahead of it's closure at the end of the 24-25 school year

May 13, 2025 5:08 PM Read more >