Athabasca News

Trees are still yellowing and most gardens have yet to fully frost, but the Town of Athabasca’s skaters are not waiting on the winter.

Cross-country skiers from Landing Trail Intermediate School and Edwin Parr Composite School have begun preparing for this year’s competitions.

Athabasca is finally officially connected to the Trans Canada Trail. On Sept.

The Town of Athabasca’s council passed a previously defeated motion to hire a consultant to deal with the recommendations coming out of the municipal inspection report.

Platters of pancakes, eggs and bacon sweetened the stage for the candidacy announcements of Town of Athabasca Mayor Roger Morrill and Athabasca County Deputy-Reeve Warren Griffin as well as the retirement of the Village of Boyle’s Mayor Bob Clark.

Athabasca’s Citizens On Patrol (COP) had a beautiful day to work with for their fundraising barbecue Sept. 16. Local families and individuals came and went from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Athabasca Lions Club celebrated 100 years of Lionism worldwide with a beautiful view over Athabasca Sept. 17. Fittingly, the celebration was a barbecue held at the Lions Centennial Park, and it was also a re-opening of the park.

Beware of bears near the Boyle Transfer Site. Athabasca Regional Waste Management Services Commission director Rob Smith said there has been more bear activity than usual at the site. “The first reportings were around the end of August,” Smith said.

Transportation fees will be charged for students within the Aspen View Public Schools Division who decide to go to schools that are not their designated school. Previously at their Aug.

One of Athabasca’s most well-known sons will be featured in a locally-produced documentary, set to be complete by Christmas.