The Athabasca Advocate

The Athabasca Advocate The Athabasca Advocate is an award-winning newspaper dedicated to telling stories that matter to the people of Athabasca and the surrounding area.

Since October 5, 1982 the Athabasca Advocate has been the voice of the greater Athabasca region. This award-winning weekly paper covers news, events, and sports from Smith in the north, to Boyle in the east and south to Rochester and every spot in between. We are driven by our community spirit and dedication to telling local stories that become part of the historical record of our citizens. Every

year we publish a community directory, a visitor's guide showcasing the amazing places to visit, stay, eat and explore across the region as well as the popular Christmas song book. We also offer printing services, faxing - both receiving and sending, and design booklets and pamphlets like the event booklet for the annual Canada Day event, the Magnificient River Rats Society music festival.

Trouw Nutrition’s Westlock office has voted to accept a collective agreement with the Grain Services Union (GSU) to brin...
10/22/2025

Trouw Nutrition’s Westlock office has voted to accept a collective agreement with the Grain Services Union (GSU) to bring the first agricultural union of its kind to Alberta.

Edmonton Police Services (EPS) is asking for the public's help in identifying the hand-dug well that is believed to cont...
10/22/2025

Edmonton Police Services (EPS) is asking for the public's help in identifying the hand-dug well that is believed to contain the remains of a missing senior.

Edmonton Police Services (EPS) is asking for the public's help in identifying the hand-dug well that is believed to cont...
10/22/2025

Edmonton Police Services (EPS) is asking for the public's help in identifying the hand-dug well that is believed to contain the remains of a missing senior.

One of the teacher's solutions to address the concern is a ratio of student to teacher based on the complexity of the cl...
10/22/2025

One of the teacher's solutions to address the concern is a ratio of student to teacher based on the complexity of the classroom.

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In the heart of Boyle, Alberta, a family-owned pizza house is making waves, earning accolades and the loyalty of its com...
10/22/2025

In the heart of Boyle, Alberta, a family-owned pizza house is making waves, earning accolades and the loyalty of its community through dedication to quality and customer service.

With more than 50,000 educators on strike since Oct. 6, the province says it will implement back-to-work legislation nex...
10/22/2025

With more than 50,000 educators on strike since Oct. 6, the province says it will implement back-to-work legislation next week.

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From wood stoves to furnaces, make sure your heating appliances are good to go before the snow settles in
10/22/2025

From wood stoves to furnaces, make sure your heating appliances are good to go before the snow settles in

Climate change causes respondents to feel scared, sad, anxious, and powerless
10/22/2025

Climate change causes respondents to feel scared, sad, anxious, and powerless

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BARRHEAD - A driver who sped through a school zone shortly after the final bell received a hefty fine and a driver's lic...
10/22/2025

BARRHEAD - A driver who sped through a school zone shortly after the final bell received a hefty fine and a driver's licence suspension during an Oct.14 Barrhead Court of Justice session.

Both sides are gearing up for the government to introduce legislation next week that would order teachers back to work.
10/22/2025

Both sides are gearing up for the government to introduce legislation next week that would order teachers back to work.

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Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
10/22/2025

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

Threating neighbour with sword over food delivery dispute results in a six month conditional sentence order
10/21/2025

Threating neighbour with sword over food delivery dispute results in a six month conditional sentence order

Northern Alberta man in 60s pleads guilty to assault with a weapon

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The Athabasca Advocate is an award-winning community newspaper located in the Athabasca, Alberta. Our team of dedicated journalists provides extensive coverage of the stories that matter to the residents of Athabasca, focusing on topics such as local news and sports. The Advocate keeps the community informed by focusing on local events and providing thought-provoking editorials to our readers.

The Athabasca Advocate is owned by Great West Newspapers, LP, as part of a partnership of newspapers covering community news across Alberta. Through this partnership, we maintain a dedication to quality, locally sourced information to provide to our readers. In addition to our news services, we also offer local businesses fantastic advertising opportunities. We have been serving Athabasca, Boyle and surrounding communities as the main source of news and information in the area since 1982. Athabasca is well positioned between the business centres of metro Edmonton and the energy sector centres of Northern Alberta.