Athabasca News

Aspen View Public Schools has projected a $317,000 deficit for the 2016-17 budget year. The deficit will be covered by existing operating reserves, according to Aspen View communications officer Ross Hunter.

A Westlock woman became the target of scammers after she replied to a fraudulent job ad that appeared in the Athabasca Advocate .

Years of studying and hard work paid off for hundreds of Athabasca University students who travelled from around the world to pick up their degrees at the institution ’s 40th annual convocation ceremonies from June 9 to 11.

As one Town of Athabasca councillor faces concerns from other councillors about his firm taking on a case suing the town, another faces questions about bringing the suit to light.

Last week, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs kicked off a 20-stop tour across Alberta to consult with the public and municipal leaders on Bill 21, the recently updated and tabled Municipal Government Act.

Athabasca's branch of Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement received reports of two possible cougar sightings in May around the Muskeg Creek Trail system.

Vandals stole all eight lights on Rotary Way Trail, three days after they were installed in memory of Lee Thunder.

Boyle RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 34-year-old Rochelle Garrett, who was reported missing on June 1.

Athabasca County passed a motion requesting a joint meeting with the Town of Athabasca – with all of council present – to discuss the pool project before the design committee meets with the architects on June 13.

A lawsuit has been launched against the Town of Athabasca over its alleged negligence to care for a town facility, resulting in the injury of a child.