Athabasca News

(l-r) Maizie Holdis and Amy Dufault strut their stuff at the first Grassland Hair Show. Grassland School's cosmetology class held the show last Monday at the school. For more photos, see the web gallery here: https://www.athabascaadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/tngallery?Site=GR&Date=20140517&Category=ATH0701&ArtNo=517009998&Ref=PH.

If you or a senior you know have questions about government assistance, Alberta’s Primary Care Network or even what it can look like to have your driver’s license taken away, Athabasca’s 6th annual Seniors’ Symposium can help.

Alberta Fish & Wildlife says a Calling Lake man’s allegation that he was attacked by a bear late last Friday is unfounded.

If you’re feeling a little left in the dark about what’s happening with the new school, you’re not alone.

In a delegation before Athabasca town council on May 6, Athabasca resident Ron Gordon explained he is having troubles with the deer and cat populations around his home, which are making a mess of his backyard and flower beds.

Alberta’s Task Force for Teaching Excellence released 25 recommendations last Monday, and the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) is up in arms about some of the recommendations.

The Athabasca Dance Society hosted its annual year-end performance last Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Nancy Appleby Theatre. Jazz 5/6 performed "A Day at the Circus ": (l-r) Emmily Strembesky, Erica Bown, Miranda Wagar, Alyssa Erdely, Ashley Johnson, Alanie Devoe, Sarah Cowan, Sarah Kate Overacker (partially obscured), Nakita Reid and Latisha Smith. Not pictured: Natalia Young and Jessica Strembesky.

Boyle School’s Grade 6 class attended the Village of Boyle council meeting last Wednesday to ask for permission to clean the local skate park. Tara Laroue, Grade 6 teacher, addressed council on behalf of the students.

David Yurdiga has resigned from his role as deputy reeve and Athabasca County councillor for the Grassland area, effective May 9.

Alberta Health has announced funding for nine new Family Care Clinic (FCC) locations in the province; Athabasca is not one of them.