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AHS automated call service for non-urgent surgeries rolls out in the North Zone

AHS automated call service for non-urgent surgeries rolls out in the North Zone

In an effort to reduce wait times for non-urgent surgical procedures in the province, Alberta Health Services (AHS) has introduced a pilot program that will see automated calls delivered to patients in the North Zone, beginning this month.
Wandering River Fire Department hesitant to elect new chief

Wandering River Fire Department hesitant to elect new chief

Athabasca County fire services coordinator Brad Staty will fill the role and mentor local members to take over
Town of Westlock public survey wraps Sept. 30

Town of Westlock public survey wraps Sept. 30

Survey asks 39 questions ranging from satisfaction with town services, to household demographics
Stealing multiple vehicles, trying to run over dealership staff nets 180-day sentence

Stealing multiple vehicles, trying to run over dealership staff nets 180-day sentence

Daniel Buehler was supposed to be under house arrest during string of offences on June 18
Jubilee Arena demo date now unknown

Jubilee Arena demo date now unknown

Town working with contractors to nail down date
Pembina Hills trustees approve 1.75 per cent increase to stipend, honourariums

Pembina Hills trustees approve 1.75 per cent increase to stipend, honourariums

Trustees had not changed their monthly compensation since 2016
Squirrels, volcanoes, and ancient DNA

Squirrels, volcanoes, and ancient DNA

Paleoecologist kicks off new season for Science Outreach - Athabasca Sept. 27
Pickardville Canada Post Office to close this week

Pickardville Canada Post Office to close this week

Canada Post officials are hopeful the office, which opened Oct. 1, 1907, can eventually be reopened
The art of the fundraiser auctioneer

The art of the fundraiser auctioneer

Danny Hooper to MC and be auctioneer at the party of the year in Athabasca
The return of the Heartwood Folk Club

The return of the Heartwood Folk Club

Fall season of Athabasca live music series set to kick off in October
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