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A 'Hometown Boy' returns

A 'Hometown Boy' returns

For months, the Rotary Club of Athabasca has promoted their 2018 Celebrity Dinner and the return of “Hometown Boy” Jay Onrait with a sign on Highway 2 at the town limits. During his keynote Oct.
The new keeper of the old

The new keeper of the old

Tucked away in a corner behind the Old Brick School, Margaret Anderson is settling into a new role that entails her carrying the fonds once held by the likes of Eileen Hendy, Marilyn Mol and Gina Payzant. On Oct.
Victims Services branch loses grant

Victims Services branch loses grant

The Athabasca Regional Victim Services Society is in danger of folding after the Alberta’s department of Justice and Solicitor General denied its annual $130,000 operating grant. In a letter included in the Town of Athabasca’s Oct.
Onrait looking forward to homecoming

Onrait looking forward to homecoming

This year’s guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Athabasca’s celebrity dinner and auction Oct. 27 said he is looking forward to visiting his hometown. Jay Onrait, while born Aug.
Learning about labour negotiations

Learning about labour negotiations

Academic staff from all over western Canada came to Athabasca Oct. 18-20 for the Western Regional Conference, hosted by Athabasca University Faculty Association.
Ticket sales strong for Rotary Celebrity Dinner

Ticket sales strong for Rotary Celebrity Dinner

Ticket sales for the upcoming Athabasca Rotary Club celebrity dinner continue to go strong, with just over 400 sold so far. The dinner is set to go Oct.
Younger, smarter, mellowed — Armfelt is back as reeve

Younger, smarter, mellowed — Armfelt is back as reeve

Just about 10 years ago, then-reeve Larry Armfelt stepped down from the position, writing in a resignation letter, “I am to old, to stubborn and to stupid for the position of Reeve for Athabasca County. (sic)” On Oct.
Cannabis store approved on appeal

Cannabis store approved on appeal

The Town of Athabasca is one step closer to its own marijuana dispensary after the town's subdivision and development appeal board overturned a decision rejecting the facility Oct. 9.
Local church questions school faith education

Local church questions school faith education

The Athabasca United Church is taking issue with how religious education is being done at Aspen View Public Schools, where they are excluded in part due to a historical split with other Athabascan churches.
Armfelt back as reeve

Armfelt back as reeve

A familiar face is back in the centre seat at Athabasca County, as councillors chose Coun. Larry Armfelt to become the new reeve at the Oct. 10 organizational meeting. Armfelt follows Coun.
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