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Athabasca's top stories of 2024

From electric trucks to the loss of a local staple and contention at the county, 2024 proved a busy year

Jan 5, 2025 10:48 AM Read more >

Barrhead’s Dylan George is a future teacher

The Bridge to Teacher Certification Program available in Alberta is helping George become a teacher

Jan 5, 2025 8:48 AM Read more >

Declining volunteers increasing risk to rural municipalities

Plummeting numbers of volunteers threaten the sustainability of rural communities.

Jan 5, 2025 8:15 AM Read more >

Gallery: Barrhead First Night celebrations

The Town of Barrhead held its annual Family First Night celebrations at the Agrena on Dec. 31.

Jan 5, 2025 6:47 AM Read more >

JANUARY 5 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

Jan 5, 2025 5:18 AM Read more >

Fort Assiniboine digital sign is unrepairable

Woodland County discusses options

Jan 4, 2025 4:47 PM Read more >

Athabasca mayor optimistic about town’s direction

Rob Balay takes a look back at what made 2024 a good year for the Town of Athabasca

Jan 4, 2025 4:46 PM Read more >

'The future is bright’: Boyle Mayor Colin Derko reflects on 2024, looks to new year

From business closures to bringing big names in music to town, Boyle had an eventful year

Jan 4, 2025 11:46 AM Read more >

A year in review: Athabasca County

From waterline expansions to a new reeve, Athabasca has seen a lot of change in 2024

Jan 4, 2025 9:05 AM Read more >

'It’s not just books’: Boyle Public Library reports year of growth

E-resource and print circulation increases highlight importance of soft services, says Barb Smith

Jan 4, 2025 7:09 AM Read more >