Athabasca News

Helicopter inspection of local power facilities next week

Residents in 12 communities across the province may notice increased helicopter traffic from May 26-30

May 21, 2025 4:23 PM Read more >

Athabasca RCMP looking for new ways to combat property theft

American company one possible option floated before Athabasca County councillors

May 20, 2025 10:52 AM Read more >

Athabasca's EPC headed to Rugby 7s provincials for first time

Nail biter against Drayton Valley ends up being the decider as Preds sweep through Zones

May 20, 2025 6:52 AM Read more >

Damaged and hazardous trees removed from Alice B. Donahue Library lot

Three maples, one elm removed, columnar birches selected as replacements

May 19, 2025 12:50 PM Read more >

Athabasca Grown wraps formal community engagement, feasibility report to be released in fall

Organizers capitalize on community appetite for local food to recruit help for next stages

May 19, 2025 8:49 AM Read more >

'It warms our hearts': Boyle locals give back to firefighters, frontline volunteers

Cookies, commemorative plaques, and free food part of community response after wildfire threatened village

May 19, 2025 6:53 AM Read more >

Athabasca County drops mill rate 5 per cent following assessment rise

Non-residential mill rate increased to 4:1 ratio as part of process

May 18, 2025 8:48 AM Read more >

What role do power companies play in wildfire situations?

Athabasca County hears from Altalink about what the transmission company does when the worst happens

May 17, 2025 9:46 AM Read more >

Athabasca County upholds invoice for accidental fire

Administrative investigation reveals regular procedure followed

May 16, 2025 11:21 AM Read more >

Athabasca spray park slated to be open by May long weekend

Town staff waiting for weather to warm up before flipping switch

May 16, 2025 11:12 AM Read more >