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Athabasca County brings back proposed pet control bylaw

Athabasca County brings back proposed pet control bylaw

Initial public engagement back in Spring 2024, but bulk of bylaw remains unchanged a year later
Athabasca County chipping in for River Rats festival

Athabasca County chipping in for River Rats festival

Councillors debate use of funds, but go ahead with annual support for Canada Day staple
PHOTO GALLERY: R.F. Staples convocation ceremony

PHOTO GALLERY: R.F. Staples convocation ceremony

Photos from the R.F. Staples convocation ceremony on May 30.
Two tornadoes hit Atmore in late May, confirmed

Two tornadoes hit Atmore in late May, confirmed

ATMORE — The month of May was an eventful one weather-wise in Athabasca County; dry heat and strong winds fueled a wildfire south of Boyle at the start of the month, and the last week of May saw two confirmed EF1 tornadoes touch down in the Atm
Athabasca's Mimi Frank sweeps World Champ titles in bench press for second consecutive year

Athabasca's Mimi Frank sweeps World Champ titles in bench press for second consecutive year

'The fire has definitely been lit for next year': Frank
Lots of hungry breakfastgoers but few aircraft

Lots of hungry breakfastgoers but few aircraft

Wind hampers return of Barrhead Flying Club Fly-in breakfast
Teams from Jarvie, Westlock finish with honours at Alberta Floor Curling Championships

Teams from Jarvie, Westlock finish with honours at Alberta Floor Curling Championships

Several teams from Westlock County competed in the Alberta Floor Curling Championships in Edmonton from May 30-31.
JUNE 10 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

JUNE 10 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
Athabasca County looks at legality of restricting online council attendance

Athabasca County looks at legality of restricting online council attendance

Proposed procedural bylaw change would allow for virtual attendance in a public hearing, but secondary issue caught eye of councillors
Barrhead honours long-time physician with all-wheel park

Barrhead honours long-time physician with all-wheel park

Community holds official naming ceremony for all-wheel skate park during May 31 block party
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