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Athabasca River Rats Festival raring to go after big 2024 festival crowds

Athabasca River Rats Festival raring to go after big 2024 festival crowds

2025 festival line up coming soon as summer approaches
Athabasca Chamber of Commerce still rudderless after special meeting

Athabasca Chamber of Commerce still rudderless after special meeting

New directors a welcome sign, but serious work remains if Chamber wants to run annual events, says outgoing president
Fields reopening doors to new Athabasca storefront after January closure

Fields reopening doors to new Athabasca storefront after January closure

New location may be open before April, says Fields CEO and owner
ADOPT A PET: Hello, I'm Sky!

ADOPT A PET: Hello, I'm Sky!

Great West Media, in partnership with Second Chance Animal Rescue Society, brings you this feature highlighting a special pet that is in need of adoption.
Clyde approves tax incentive bylaw to boost housing development

Clyde approves tax incentive bylaw to boost housing development

A maximum one-time municipal tax break of up to $5,000 per dwelling unit offered.
MARCH 17 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

MARCH 17 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
AHS cancels Barrhead Ripple Connection agreement

AHS cancels Barrhead Ripple Connection agreement

Cancellation leaves not-for-profit charity scrambling to replace $79,000 in funding
Ripple Connection seeks town's help following cancelation of AHS contract

Ripple Connection seeks town's help following cancelation of AHS contract

Executive director asks if the municipality can add the non-profit charity to its electricity and gas accounts to get better rates
RF Staples teacher honoured

RF Staples teacher honoured

A student nominated this teacher for going above and beyond in her support
What makes a good volunteer firefighter?

What makes a good volunteer firefighter?

Athabasca County fire chief weighs in on safe fire practices, insurance benefits, and the traits that make someone a good volunteer firefighter in advance of spring fire season.
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