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Let the sun shine down

Let the sun shine down

It’s official. The new Edwin Parr Composite School will be powering their building with solar energy after receiving some last-minute funding from the Alberta government. According to a Dec.
Nichole Adams resigns from town council

Nichole Adams resigns from town council

Town of Athabasca Coun. Nichole Adams resigned from council on Dec. 30. Adams notified interim chief administrative officer Doug Topinka of the resignation in an email sent just after 5:30 a.m. Topinka noted that council was notified that morning.
Passed at the 11th-last hour

Passed at the 11th-last hour

With less than 12 hours left in 2016, the Town of Athabasca passed all three readings of its tax rate bylaw at a special meeting on Dec. 31. The previous tax rate bylaw passed May 3. Council had passed its budget “in principle in Dec.
Municipal inspectors call for public input

Municipal inspectors call for public input

The officials conducting the municipal inspection of the Town of Athabasca are asking for public input. Last week, Strategic Steps Inc. posted an online survey – which can be found at www.strategicsteps.
‘Blazing Saddles’ on Athabascan stage

‘Blazing Saddles’ on Athabascan stage

Brush off your Stetsons and load your guns. An ol’ fashioned spaghetti western spoof is coming to town. On Jan. 20, Edmonton-based Accidental Humour Co. with Theatre Athabasca will present Cowboy: A Cowboy Story at the Nancy Appleby Theatre.
Good rockin' Tuesday night

Good rockin' Tuesday night

The Nancy Appleby Theatre had a pretty good crowd for Tuesday with everyone coming to see pianist Rod Russell’s solo performance. The Canadian pianist and singer from Kelowna B.C.
Weighing in for the holidays

Weighing in for the holidays

Nobody in Boyle was afraid to step on the scale during the Santas Anonymous sack challenge on Dec. 2 at the former senior’s drop-in centre.
Pool plans unveiled at open house

Pool plans unveiled at open house

Enthusiasm was high at the pool design committee’s open house on Dec. 1, where local residents got a glimpse of what the new facility could look like.
Vagina Monologues coming to Athabasca

Vagina Monologues coming to Athabasca

A sense of excitement and unity came over the Athabasca Train Station on Nov. 27, as women gathered to discuss the upcoming local performance of the Vagina Monologues. On Feb.
River Rats trying to stay afloat

River Rats trying to stay afloat

With cuts to one of its integral grants, the Magnificent River Rats Festival Society is asking municipalities for an increase in financial support for the 2017 event.
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