Athabasca News

Local leaders said they are upset by a Greyhound Canada announcement July 9 that effective Oct. 31, there would be no more service provided for Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

The July 9 announcement that Greyhound Canada was shutting down all services in western Canada October 31 is upsetting local leaders. Town of Athabasca Mayor Colleen Powell said the decision would greatly affect the area.

Councillors in the Village of Boyle unanimously approved a motion made by Coun. Shelby Kitely at their June 20 meeting to hold an auction September 5 at 10:30 a.m.

Trustees at Aspen View Public School Division has approved a pilot program that will send grade 11 and 12 students during the 2018-19 school year to Boyle at their board meeting June 21.

The Alberta government announced a new Anti-Racism Community Grant Program July 3 at a press conference in Calgary.

A 19-year-old man from Edmonton was fined $780, including surcharges, for being in possession of a controlled substance. Gregory Sinclair made a guilty plea during his court appearance June 25.

Athabasca County is planning for the future to address county roads ailing due to spring weather.

Boyle RCMP are seeking the public's assistance their search for Mandi Leigh Boucher, who was last seen October 28, 2017 at the Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement.

The Aspen View Public School Division's board of trustees held their regular meeting June 21 at the division office.

The Town of Athabasca's council took a first step towards preparing for legalized cannabis by passing a land use bylaw amendment during its June 19 meeting that will accommodate for the drug. Town council unanimously carried a motion by Coun.