Athabasca News

This week, there were rumblings that the provincial government is looking to replace the iconic Athabasca bridge. But there’s another very interesting story tied in with that – the location of Highway 2.

An “olive branch ” was extended in the Town of Athabasca chambers tonight, July 19, as council voted to rescind previous motions to to disqualify Mayor Roger Morrill and Coun. Tim Verhaeghe from council. At the tail end of the council meeting, Coun.

Replacing the Athabasca Bridge could start as soon as 2019-2020, as long as provincial finances follow through, said Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater MLA Colin Piquette.

New smartphone app getting local kids and visitors 'addicted' to going outside, enjoying local landmarks

Approximately 15 people who live in an apartment building on Athabasca’s 48 Ave. were out of their homes more than a week after a lightning strike disabled the building’s power systems. On July 3 after 2 p.m.

The Athabasca Regional Multiplex Society is looking to ramp up security after it was hit twice by criminals and vandals in the last few months.

The Town of Athabasca has filed a statement of defence, denying any culpability in a lawsuit filed over an incident that took place at the Athabasca Skateboard Park on Aug. 1, 2015.

Athabasca County: Water bills, the Meanook mailbox saga, Multiplex money and mowing

The province’s preliminary review into the Town of Athabasca’s affairs is underway, with meetings scheduled with councillors and administration July 19-20.

The Advocate's live feed of photos and festival information about Athabasca's 20th annual River Rats Festival.