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No alarms and no surprises

No alarms and no surprises

The secrets are out. Err, I mean – they were restated. The province’s inspection report into the Town of Athabasca’s affairs didn’t reveal any really new information to us.
Lane swim fiasco

Lane swim fiasco

There has been much hype and enthusiasm over the building of a new pool in Athabasca.
Sad statistics in assault study point to larger societal problem

Sad statistics in assault study point to larger societal problem

In case you need to be reminded, sexual assault is a crime.
Teachers and government shouldn 't give up student learning assessment exams

Teachers and government shouldn 't give up student learning assessment exams

Should the province make Alberta’s provincial achievement test (PAT) mandatory once again? United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership Brian Jean, believes so.
Reader reminds people about the importance of voting for trustee

Reader reminds people about the importance of voting for trustee

Dear Editor, As I leave my home in Alberta after thirty-six amazing years, to return to my family in Ontario, it is with a sad heart that my final thoughts are once again drawn to the dismissal of the former Pembina Hills Schools Superintendent.
What has happened to communication?

What has happened to communication?

Dear Editor, Why are there so many people walking around seemingly talking to themselves? How do people have so many friends that are interested in hearing about what they ate for breakfast, what they are doing, what happened to whom, etc.
Read the report

Read the report

The municipal inspection is out. Most of it shouldn’t be a surprise. In fact, most of what’s contained inside should look familiar to readers.
Working together

Working together

The regional collaboration study is out after more than a year in the works and while some of the recommendations are expected — combining and cost-sharing regional utilities — others like shutting down the ski hill are not.
Time is growing short

Time is growing short

In our last two issues, including this one, we have published stories on what the intentions of the incumbents on both town and county council along with the school board are.
Somewhere in the path of totality

Somewhere in the path of totality

Where were you when the Aug.
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