Athabasca News

A public meeting was held July 9 at the council chamber at Athabasca Town Hall to discuss how construction along 49th Street was progressing.

A man charged with second degree murder and indignity to remains in the case of Gloria Gladue had his cased adjourned in Wabasca-Desmarais Provincial Court July 12.

The Road to Hope foundation was pleased to receive a $1,079 donation from a pair of seven-year-olds who put on a garage sale fundraiser July 10. It was held at the home of Ava Garton, located at 2817 45 Ave.

Replacing the Athabasca Bridge will have to wait until next year, according to a report from Athabasca County. In a update to council, county manager Ryan Maier said that an email was sent to Alberta Transportation June 29.

A 26-year-old received a 60-day jail sentence July 9 on charges of possessing stolen property at Athabasca Provincial Court.

Nominations are now open for the sixth annual Athabasca and District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. It opened up July 11, and will formally close Aug. 15. According to the chamber's website, there are nine different categories available.

A man was sentenced to 149 days in custody June 18 after pleading guilty to four charges, including unlawfully dwelling in a home and possession of stolen property over $5,000.

Judge Clifton Purvis granted a discharge to a woman pleading guilty to theft under $5,000 after considering factors under the Gladue case June 18.

Athabasca's tennis players are getting a helping hand to give them a place to relieve themselves a little closer to the courts.

The Boyle and District Agricultural Society is reeling from the theft of a $40,000 tractor and $5,000 in other equipment three weeks before the Boyle Rodeo.