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New student funding from province hard on rural school boards

New student funding from province hard on rural school boards

Aspen View Supt. walks trustees through what exactly less money means for local students
Badminton star places twelfth in provincials

Badminton star places twelfth in provincials

R.F. Staples Secondary student, Mackenzie Stevens, is breaking records as she becomes the first student in the past 10 years to make her way to badminton provincials. This time she heads there for the second year in a row.
Say goodbye to Rochester School this Saturday

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
'A fever dream': Boyle locals recount their evacuation experiences

'A fever dream': Boyle locals recount their evacuation experiences

An ominous orange hue, an unexpected car crash, and a safe return defining moments of three-day wildfire evacuation
New Barrhead bylaw targets noise, unsightly yards and public cannabis use

New Barrhead bylaw targets noise, unsightly yards and public cannabis use

County of Barrhead councillors give bylaw second and third reading after lengthy debate
What we know about the Highway 831 wildfire

What we know about the Highway 831 wildfire

A timeline of last week’s evacuation
Four schools come together for Music Monday

Four schools come together for Music Monday

May 6 had four schools and a community band take the St. Mary stage for a night to remember.
MLA van Dijken expresses support for Bill 55

MLA van Dijken expresses support for Bill 55

Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock MLA says separatist discussion surprising, but welcomes chance for Albertans to use their voice
Teacher Michelle Rau honoured with award

Teacher Michelle Rau honoured with award

An energetic, passionate, influencer is recognized for her efforts
Head of United Church’s visit to Athabasca a true honour, says local church

Head of United Church’s visit to Athabasca a true honour, says local church

The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne’s May 4 visit a chance for laughter, reflection, and a deeper look at what it means to be religious in a modern world
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