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From D&D to arts and crafts, Athabasca’s library has something for everyone

Library chair updates county councillors on what’s new and what’s needed at the Alice B. Donahue Library and Archives

Mar 8, 2025 1:39 PM Read more >

MLA van Dijken reacts to Scott Sinclair's removal from UCP caucus

Sinclair’s refusal to vote for the 2025 budget listed as reason for removal

Mar 8, 2025 9:41 AM Read more >

Calling Lake man sees firearm charged dropped after weapon proved non-functional

Albert Gladue leaves courthouse with 45-day time served sentence for break and enter

Mar 8, 2025 9:39 AM Read more >

Assault on shelter employee lands Athabasca man 30 days

Steven Bigstone’s time served sentence doesn’t ban him from shelter services in future

Mar 6, 2025 11:01 AM Read more >

RCMP investigating after body found near Boyle

Man believed to have been in Fort McMurray same day

Mar 3, 2025 4:09 PM Read more >

GALLERY: Sunshine, Skijoring, and smiles in Smith

Spectators and skijorers in Smith enjoyed sunny skies and slushy snow Saturday, March 1 as the Smith-Hondo Association of Recreational and Agricultural Society hosted a fun-filled day of skijoring, cowboy curling, and more.

Mar 3, 2025 3:33 PM Read more >

From worker bee to Queen Bee

Entrepreneur Shera McConnell shares the best advice for women in business

Mar 3, 2025 12:38 PM Read more >

Provincial funding still less than before, despite recent highs

Athabasca mayor weighs in on slowly declining provincial funds as municipality faces budget crunch

Mar 3, 2025 10:37 AM Read more >

Athabasca County seeks legal opinion in Multiplex funding dispute

Councillors concerned about protecting ratepayer investment, despite motion to match town’s reduced funding

Mar 3, 2025 8:37 AM Read more >

‘We’re here’: Victim services highlights changes since 2024 provincial remodel

Despite changes in supports, EARVSS has a ‘no wrong door’ approach

Mar 2, 2025 4:37 PM Read more >