Athabasca News

Locals and lake visitors should avoid swimming, watering pets, eating whole fish from Jenkins Lake

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.

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

Daron Rude, father and experienced trucker calls for proactive changes after early June near miss

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) in the Athabasca region played a vital role in 2024, providing support to seniors, families, and children. A new report details the organization’s impact and future goals.

Suspect no longer believed to be in area, but RCMP ask locals to keep an eye out all the same

Police ask public to report any suspicious activity and avoid the area, including the intersection of Highway 855 and Range Road 173A

In an effort to address the growing housing concerns in Athabasca County, the town of Athabasca, and the village of Boyle, municipal leaders have commissioned a comprehensive housing needs assessment. The assessment, which included community surveys and open houses, aims to provide data-driven insights to guide future housing policies and initiatives.

Plan lays groundwork for current and future capital needs as ARMS works within decreased municipal budget

AVPS trustees heard a year-end update from principal consultant after first year of engagement with school leaders