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Town inspection to be done mid-late 2017

Town inspection to be done mid-late 2017

The Town of Athabasca will have to wait until at least June to get the results of the upcoming municipal inspection, according to provincial officials. Municipal Affairs is currently in the process of hiring an inspector to conduct the inspection.
Town council makes offer for new CAO

Town council makes offer for new CAO

The Town of Athabasca’s council voted to offer the position of chief administrative after an hour-long in-camera session at their last meeting. On Nov. 1 Coun.
County hears complaints on new bylaws

County hears complaints on new bylaws

Residents of Athabasca County lined the walls of council chambers to have their say on the proposed Land Use Bylaw (LUB), Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and temporary camping bylaw at a public hearing Oct. 27.
New university president optimistic

New university president optimistic

A full six days into his role as Athabasca University president, Neil Fassina had his ear to the ground. On that sixth day, Oct. 18, Fassina spoke with the Advocate about his plans for the school.
Shakespeare in Jersey Shore

Shakespeare in Jersey Shore

What do you get when you cross A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Jersey Shore? The drama students at Edwin Parr Composite (EPC) school will show you this Thursday, as they perform their modern rendition of one of William Shakespeare’s most famous plays
Can't fight the Moonlight Madness

Can't fight the Moonlight Madness

The Athabasca District Chamber of Commerce is getting set for Moonlight Madness on Nov. 25.
Town moves forward with new school road

Town moves forward with new school road

The Town of Athabasca has agreed to fund their share of a road extension and services to the new Edwin Parr Composite School.
Back to the school board

Back to the school board

Town of Athabasca's council calls for another meeting with Aspen View
RCMP warn of scam season

RCMP warn of scam season

“If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably isn’t,” is the message that Cpl. Steve Bereza wants to remind people after a few scams have hit Athabasca.
Jason Kenney brings 'Truck Tour' to Boyle

Jason Kenney brings 'Truck Tour' to Boyle

Jason Kenney eschewed the staged microphone and desk set up for his presentation at the Seniors Drop-In Centre in Boyle Oct. 17.
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