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Athabasca County asks province for Highway 2 repairs

Athabasca County asks province for Highway 2 repairs

Councillors concerned about other roads in county but agree to advocate on behalf of community member
Northern MLA hoping PC revival brings return to political normalcy

Northern MLA hoping PC revival brings return to political normalcy

Scott Sinclair is pairing up with fellow UCP exile Peter Guthrie in an attempt to bring back a former mainstay in Alberta politics
Athabasca-grown Emma Kamelchuk recognized for academic excellence

Athabasca-grown Emma Kamelchuk recognized for academic excellence

Prestigious awards preface a start in vet medicine at University of Calgary this fall
New and principals at LTIS ready for next chapter in careers

New and principals at LTIS ready for next chapter in careers

Landing Trail Intermediate School will have a new principal at the helm this fall. The change comes as long-time educator Joe McIsaac steps into a new role within the Aspen View School Division.
RCMP caution airsoft, pellet gun owners on risks of public use

RCMP caution airsoft, pellet gun owners on risks of public use

Fake guns resembling real firearms can cause public panic, serious police response, and can result in criminal charges
Civic pride on display as Athabasca readies for national competition

Civic pride on display as Athabasca readies for national competition

Athabasca is set to welcome Communities in Bloom (CiB) judges this July as the town vies for national recognition in the annual competition.
Boyle council calls Bill 51 into question

Boyle council calls Bill 51 into question

Village councillors express doubt, question logic of provincial takeover of school lands
Blue-green algae alert issued for Jenkins Lake in Athabasca County

Blue-green algae alert issued for Jenkins Lake in Athabasca County

Locals and lake visitors should avoid swimming, watering pets, eating whole fish from Jenkins Lake
Athabasca County benefits from STARS partnership, councillors hear

Athabasca County benefits from STARS partnership, councillors hear

Athabasca County residents have received life-saving assistance from the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) in locations as far-reaching as Manitoba, county councillors learned at a recent meeting.
Musicians weigh in on Magnificent River Rats 2025

Musicians weigh in on Magnificent River Rats 2025

From the venue to the people, the men and women that took the stage this year all agreed the festival has something special going for it
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