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County hopes for minister’s ear

County hopes for minister’s ear

Woodlands County councillors hope to meet with Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister during RMA conference
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Athabasca County gives new snowmobile route thumbs-up, but province has final say

Athabasca County gives new snowmobile route thumbs-up, but province has final say

Council and residents divided on the proposed route
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RCMP arrest five in connection with break-and-enter, theft of two trucks

RCMP arrest five in connection with break-and-enter, theft of two trucks

Two individuals also facing drug charges, while a third is charged with assault on a peace officer
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Athabasca’s first experience hosting med students a success

Athabasca’s first experience hosting med students a success

Students say month-long stay in town completely changed their perspectives on medicine and rural communities
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A celebration of spirit: Athabasca, Calling Lake recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

A celebration of spirit: Athabasca, Calling Lake recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Events to honour residential school survivors welcome everyone
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Taking up the TRC’s Call to Action

Taking up the TRC’s Call to Action

Woodlands County councillors adopt Indigenous awareness subcommittee
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Are foreign workers moving to rural communities?

Are foreign workers moving to rural communities?

In February 2022, former premier Jason Kenney announced two work programs under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Strategy to "attract global skills and talent to Alberta and diversify the provincial economy," but are they working?
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Northern communities see surge in vehicle thefts

Northern communities see surge in vehicle thefts

An analysis of key crime indicator statistics from 151 Alberta RCMP detachments by Great West Media compared reported vehicle thefts from January to June 2023 with the same period in 2022. Grande Prairie, Wood Buffalo, St. Albert and Cold Lake topped the list of the communities with the greatest number increase in stolen vehicles in the first six months this year, with Strathcona County, Lac La Biche, and Athabasca following close behind.
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Westlock man sentenced to 18 months for assaulting partner and forcing her at knifepoint to get into vehicle

Westlock man sentenced to 18 months for assaulting partner and forcing her at knifepoint to get into vehicle

Matthew Lumayko, 39, pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm and unlawful confinement
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Tawatinaw naturalization pitched to Athabasca Town Council

Tawatinaw naturalization pitched to Athabasca Town Council

The Watershed Council says changes will help prevent flooding
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