Athabasca News

It was a beautiful sunny Friday in Athabasca when over 30 men, and boys, strapped into high heels and walked to raise awareness and funds for relationship abuse. “I want you guys to think of a flat tire,” said event MC Mike Maclean.

Athabasca County is creating an emergency reception centre manual as part of its regional emergency response plan.

Lakeland Conservative candidate Shannon Stubbs believes that because of the oil and gas in the region, her party would be best for the job. “The other parties are talking about keeping oil in the ground,” she explained.

With federal elections only a month away, candidates are out on the campaign trail and . But NDP representative Duane Zaraska said says his compassion for people sets him apart from the other candidates vying for the Lakeland district.

It was a beautiful sunny Friday in Athabasca when over 30 men – and boys – strapped into high heels and walked to raise awareness and funds for relationship abuse. “I want you guys to think of a flat tire,” said event MC Mike Maclean.

A small crowd turned out for the pre-provincial budget meeting Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater MLA Colin Piquette held Friday evening in Colinton.

Boyle Village council wants Alberta Transportation to lower the speed limit on Highway 63 adjacent to the Village.

Athabasca town council’s discussions around possible improvements to the Wood Heights Estates subdivision were moved to budget deliberations.

The reviews were mostly positive last Monday as around 70 local residents, including many Aspen View Public Schools parents, came out to see the proposed schematics for Athabasca’s new secondary school.

Liberal candidate Garry Parenteau believes he can help bring change to the Lakeland constituency. “I believe it's time for change and the opportunity's here,” he said, “and I'd like to be a part of that opportunity for our constituency.