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Survey says: Build it and they will come

Survey says: Build it and they will come

The results are in from the Athabasca Advocate 's pool survey, conducted in October. The majority of respondents said they want amenities like a water slide, lazy river and fitness centre in the new aquatic facility, and 87.
Recruited doctor not coming to town

Recruited doctor not coming to town

The local physician recruitment and retention committee may dissolve after a doctor who received a bursary from them will not be coming to the Town of Athabasca. Coun.
New Athabasca riverfront plan unveiled

New Athabasca riverfront plan unveiled

Twenty years after the original riverfront plan was unveiled to the community, Athabasca's Riverfront Design Review Committee invited residents to see its new plans for the project's next phase.
ARMS locked

ARMS locked

The public will have to wait before they can sit in on an Athabasca Regional Multiplex Society (ARMS) board meeting.
Last chance to have your say

Last chance to have your say

Another draft of the Athabasca’s future pool will be put on display for the public’s eyes and for local input. The pool design committee is holding their second open house on Dec. 1 from 5-8 p.m. at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex.
University reproached by auditor general

University reproached by auditor general

An Albertan watchdog has told Athabasca University yet again to up its online security get its disaster plan in order, following recommendations made six years ago. On Nov.
North of Here shine in northern Alberta

North of Here shine in northern Alberta

Edmonton band North of Here brought their youthful exuberance to the Nancy Appleby Theatre stage Nov. 12, the farthest north the group has played so far.
Paints and pints with Neighbours

Paints and pints with Neighbours

Drink glasses and paint brushes were in abundance as participants unleashed their inner artists in Neighbours Pub on Nov. 3.
CAO candidate turns down town's offer

CAO candidate turns down town's offer

After spending $14,000 to find a new chief administrative officer, the leading candidate has decided not to accept the Town of Athabasca's offer. On Nov.
Fifteen years of mentoring

Fifteen years of mentoring

It was a little unusual seeing toys littering the main hall of the Athabasca Senior’s Centre on Oct. 15, but it was for a good cause.
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