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Athabasca Regional Economic Development committee halted

Athabasca Regional Economic Development committee halted

County votes to withdraw but Town and Village of Boyle say decision was mutual and that they are still interested in working together
Legal Aid reaches funding agreement with Alberta government

Legal Aid reaches funding agreement with Alberta government

Agreement guarantees low-income Albertans access to legal services when needed
AI powerful tool for educators, but comes with risks: AU prof

AI powerful tool for educators, but comes with risks: AU prof

Dr. Levina Yuen of Athabasca University highlights peaks and pitfalls of generative AI in the educational world as students return to classrooms
'Something needs to change’: Boyle Mayor welcomes discussion of alternative hospital operators

'Something needs to change’: Boyle Mayor welcomes discussion of alternative hospital operators

Smith’s plan to transfer underperforming facilities a hit with some, a miss with others
Al-Pac, golf courses, and a LTIS playground: This week in Athabasca history

Al-Pac, golf courses, and a LTIS playground: This week in Athabasca history

Check out what happened in 1984, '94, '04, and '14
Five questions with former Athabasca Rotary president Natasha Kapitaniuk

Five questions with former Athabasca Rotary president Natasha Kapitaniuk

Natasha Kapitaniuk, former president of the Athabasca Rotary club, describes what it was like to grow up in Athabasca and highlights the impact that a close-knit community has had on her life. Her responses have been edited for brevity and clarity.
Athabasca County argues over council pay

Athabasca County argues over council pay

Discussion turns into finger pointing and raised voices after table unable to agree on payment style
Athabasca animal control bylaw slated for amendments

Athabasca animal control bylaw slated for amendments

Vicious animal regulations a concern for councillors
Assault, possession of stolen passport lands Boyle woman 120-day sentence

Assault, possession of stolen passport lands Boyle woman 120-day sentence

Candance Mineault was found with a man’s Moroccan passport
Town of Athabasca looks at offering tax incentives for housing builds

Town of Athabasca looks at offering tax incentives for housing builds

‘It only makes sense to get serious’ says Coun. Edie Yuill
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