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AUPE and AUFA circulate petition to keep AU in Athabasca

AUPE and AUFA circulate petition to keep AU in Athabasca

A petition to keep Athabasca University (AU) in Athabasca has been making the rounds online.
Group2 releases proposed site footprint for new school

Group2 releases proposed site footprint for new school

The architectural firm working on the design of the new Athabasca secondary school has released a proposed site footprint for the school grounds.
Status quo remains after joint meeting on school-library project

Status quo remains after joint meeting on school-library project

The Town of Athabasca held a joint meeting last week with representatives from Athabasca County and the school and library boards about the library board ’s decision to withdraw from the proposed school-library project.
No new tax to fund second CPO position

No new tax to fund second CPO position

The Town of Athabasca will not be taxing local businesses to help fund a new Community Peace Officer (CPO) position. Instead, they will look towards a voluntary cost-sharing process with businesses in the community.
Pool design process to be finished by December

Pool design process to be finished by December

After discussions dating back to 2011 and a referendum held last September, the design process for a new Athabasca swimming pool is moving forward and scheduled to be completed by December.
Nice weather, great turnout at Wildberry Festival

Nice weather, great turnout at Wildberry Festival

The smells of sunscreen and barbecued hamburgers filled the air as Boyle ’s third annual Wildberry Festival brought a record turnout.
Social media a help and hindrance for police operations

Social media a help and hindrance for police operations

A standoff in Athabasca’s Cornwall neighbourhood June 29 caused some panic on social media, as residents littered Facebook with questions about authorities not releasing enough information, as well as others sharing too much information that could en
Rockin' turnout at Rochester fair

Rockin' turnout at Rochester fair

Fifties music, white t-shirts, blue jeans and poodle skirts were in a abundance during the Rochester and District Annual Fair on Aug 8.
Critical River Rats report tabled

Critical River Rats report tabled

Athabasca town councillor Joanne Peckham, council’s appointed representative to the Magnificent River Rats Festival Society, tabled a report critical of this year’s festival during last Tuesday’s town council meeting.
Two businesses get permits for Landing Park Development

Two businesses get permits for Landing Park Development

A Canalta Hotel will be coming to Athabasca as part of the Landing Park Development. A development permit for the hotel – along with a John Deere dealership – was approved last Tuesday by the Town of Athabasca.
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