Athabasca Advocate
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An award-winning community newspaper serving Athabasca, Boyle & area in Alberta.
NEWS: FEB. 18 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams
FEB. 18 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
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February 18, 2026 at 12:02 PM
NEWS: FEB. 18 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams
NEWS: Westlock County considers increase to fee-based snowplow system
Westlock County considers increase to fee-based snowplow system
A new online sign-up could replace red flags for snowplowing private driveways, though council is questioning the proposed fee.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:07 AM
NEWS: Westlock County considers increase to fee-based snowplow system
BEYOND LOCAL: Lakeland Region hosts thousands of athletes for Alberta Winter Games
Lakeland Region hosts thousands of athletes for Alberta Winter Games
After three days of competition, medals and memories, the cauldron dimmed in Cold Lake as the 2026 Alberta Winter Games wrapped up and hundreds of young athletes headed home from the Lakeland region.
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February 17, 2026 at 9:50 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Lakeland Region hosts thousands of athletes for Alberta Winter Games
BEYOND LOCAL: Minister celebrates Alberta’s fourth consecutive A in red tape reduction
Minister celebrates Alberta’s fourth consecutive A in red tape reduction
For the fourth year in a row, Alberta has secured an A grade in the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s annual red tape report card.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:33 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Minister celebrates Alberta’s fourth consecutive A in red tape reduction
NEWS: Athabasca County warns of traffic delays as conditions worsen
Athabasca County warns of traffic delays as conditions worsen
Collisions on Highway 63 and 831 are slowing down traffic as snow continues to fall
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February 17, 2026 at 8:12 PM
NEWS: Athabasca County warns of traffic delays as conditions worsen
NEWS: Athabasca Regional Multiplex ready for 2026 fiscal year
Athabasca Regional Multiplex ready for 2026 fiscal year
Capital budget includes work on the Zamboni, roof replacements, and critical infrastructure for the curling rink
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February 17, 2026 at 8:03 PM
NEWS: Athabasca Regional Multiplex ready for 2026 fiscal year
BEYOND LOCAL: Canada's provinces contend with fresh shocks ahead of 2026 budget season
Canada's provinces contend with fresh shocks ahead of 2026 budget season
OTTAWA — The outlook for Canada's provinces is difficult to chart but some surprising resilience to U.S.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:56 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Canada's provinces contend with fresh shocks ahead of 2026 budget season
NEWS: Fort Saskatchewan RCMP seek Athabasca man following break and enter
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP seek Athabasca man following break and enter
Suspect identified through footage from Jan. 7 theft near Bruderheim
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February 17, 2026 at 5:35 PM
NEWS: Fort Saskatchewan RCMP seek Athabasca man following break and enter
NEWS: Little hearts give big love at Westlock’s Valentine’s Fun Day
Little hearts give big love at Westlock’s Valentine’s Fun Day
Children and caregivers celebrate Valentine’s Day through crafts and acts of kindness at a Westlock family event
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February 17, 2026 at 4:05 PM
NEWS: Little hearts give big love at Westlock’s Valentine’s Fun Day
COOL WINTER GUIDE: ICYMI: This Stunning Alberta Waterfall Is Nearly 20 Meters High & You Need to See It In Winter #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel
ICYMI: This Stunning Alberta Waterfall Is Nearly 20 Meters High & You Need to See It In Winter
COOL WINTER GUIDE: Heading on a winter road trip? Consider checking out Sunwapta Falls in Jasper National Park along the Icefields Parkway. Popular year-round, Sunwapta Falls offers quick and easy access to a magical icefall and is well worth the pit stop.
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February 17, 2026 at 1:32 PM
COOL WINTER GUIDE: ICYMI: This Stunning Alberta Waterfall Is Nearly 20 Meters High & You Need to See It In Winter #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel
NEWS: FEB. 17 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams
FEB. 17 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams
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February 17, 2026 at 12:03 PM
NEWS: FEB. 17 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams
NEWS: Athabasca professor teaching safe skills for AI chatbot users
Athabasca professor teaching safe skills for AI chatbot users
Dr. Maiga Chang teaching the right way to use programs like ChatGPT at upcoming Science Outreach lecture
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February 17, 2026 at 12:02 AM
NEWS: Athabasca professor teaching safe skills for AI chatbot users
NEWS: Reliability drives Barrhead's latest $336K equipment purchase
Reliability drives Barrhead's latest $336K equipment purchase
Ability to get parts and other maintenance items quickly key to decision
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February 16, 2026 at 8:03 PM
NEWS: Reliability drives Barrhead's latest $336K equipment purchase
NEWS: Athabasca Skating Club to host inaugural Heart and Hustle event
Athabasca Skating Club to host inaugural Heart and Hustle event
North Alberta skaters will compete medals in Athabasca Regional Multiplex this Saturday, Feb. 21
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February 16, 2026 at 6:06 PM
NEWS: Athabasca Skating Club to host inaugural Heart and Hustle event
NEWS: Westlock Independence Network seeks provincial affordable housing grant
Westlock Independence Network seeks provincial affordable housing grant
Westlock Independence Network (WIN) are seeking a grant as part of the Alberta provincial Affordable Housing Partnership Program (AHPP) to build affordable housing in Westlock.
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February 16, 2026 at 4:05 PM
NEWS: Westlock Independence Network seeks provincial affordable housing grant
COOL WINTER GUIDE: ICYMI: This Hidden Speakeasy Makes Turner Valley Feel Like Old-School New York City #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel
ICYMI: This Hidden Speakeasy Makes Turner Valley Feel Like Old-School New York City
COOL WINTER GUIDE: Step back in time to the roaring ‘20s and dive into the secrets of Turner Valley at The Speakeasy.
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February 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM
COOL WINTER GUIDE: ICYMI: This Hidden Speakeasy Makes Turner Valley Feel Like Old-School New York City #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel
NEWS: FEB. 16 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams
FEB. 16 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams
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February 16, 2026 at 12:02 PM
NEWS: FEB. 16 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams
NEWS: Snowfall expected this week, according to Environment Canada forecast
Snowfall expected this week, according to Environment Canada forecast
Snowfall amounts will vary from area to area between Monday and Wednesday, according to a weather statement from Environment Canadaa.
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February 16, 2026 at 2:09 AM
NEWS: Snowfall expected this week, according to Environment Canada forecast
NEWS: Town of Barrhead councillors debate policing priorities
Town of Barrhead councillors debate policing priorities
RCMP asks councillors what policing priorities would like to see included in 2026 Annual Performance Plan
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February 16, 2026 at 12:03 AM
NEWS: Town of Barrhead councillors debate policing priorities
BEYOND LOCAL: Home insurers raise prices, rein in coverage as weather events worsen
Home insurers raise prices, rein in coverage as weather events worsen
Canada’s home insurance safety net is starting to fray at the edges as the costs of extreme weather continue to rise.
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February 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Home insurers raise prices, rein in coverage as weather events worsen
NEWS: Westlock Seed Cleaning Co-op doubles production with new automated facility
Westlock Seed Cleaning Co-op doubles production with new automated facility
Despite shifts in the market, farmers are getting ready to plant the same crops as usual this spring
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February 15, 2026 at 4:05 PM
NEWS: Westlock Seed Cleaning Co-op doubles production with new automated facility
SPOTLIGHT: Final Call: Win a $1.1M Dream Home or $1M Cash While Changing Lives #Spotlight #SponsoredContent #GreatWestMedia
Final Call: Win a $1.1M Dream Home or $1M Cash While Changing Lives
Time is running out! Buy your tickets for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Dream Home Lottery before April 30. Win big and support local kids.
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February 15, 2026 at 2:04 PM
SPOTLIGHT: Final Call: Win a $1.1M Dream Home or $1M Cash While Changing Lives #Spotlight #SponsoredContent #GreatWestMedia
NEWS: FEB. 15 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams
FEB. 15 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams
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February 15, 2026 at 12:07 PM
NEWS: FEB. 15 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams
NEWS: Talented jazz trombonist to grace Athabasca stage
Talented jazz trombonist to grace Athabasca stage
JUNO nominee composer plays one night only at Nancy Appleby Theatre
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February 15, 2026 at 12:02 AM
NEWS: Talented jazz trombonist to grace Athabasca stage
NEWS: WCF board searches for new executive director
WCF board searches for new executive director
WCF is seeking a new executive director as board members step in to keep grants and operations running smoothly.
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February 14, 2026 at 8:04 PM
NEWS: WCF board searches for new executive director