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Town wants more discussion about new library

Town wants more discussion about new library

The Alice B. Donahue Library and Archives board has refused to move to the new secondary school site, but Athabasca town council may not agree.
More details on fatal OHV rollover

More details on fatal OHV rollover

Athabasca RCMP have released more details following an off-highway vehicle rollover on July 25 that left one man dead and another before the courts.
Athabasca Regional Fire Department to open new fire training centre

Athabasca Regional Fire Department to open new fire training centre

A new regional firefighter training centre will open its doors north of the Athabasca Regional Airport this fall.
Boyle's Historic Walking Trail enters phase 2

Boyle's Historic Walking Trail enters phase 2

The construction of Boyle’s Centennial Historic Walking Trails has finished for 2015. The construction on the trail network started in June of 2014 and will eventually have four phases.
Wildrose Villa celebrates construction of new seniors lodge

Wildrose Villa celebrates construction of new seniors lodge

Celebrations were underway last Wednesday at Wildrose Villa lodge to mark the construction of new seniors housing in Boyle.
Planes, helicoptors, and burgers

Planes, helicoptors, and burgers

It was a beautiful day for flying as many pilots set down to display their planes at Athabasca’s fifth annual fFly- Iin Bbarbeque at the Athabasca Regional Airport.
Aspen View to continue arts integration in schools

Aspen View to continue arts integration in schools

Aspen View Public Schools is looking to expand its arts integration program next year.
Sustainability report does not state Athabasca University will close, says MacKinnon

Sustainability report does not state Athabasca University will close, says MacKinnon

“The University is not shutting down,” Athabasca University interim president Peter MacKinnon announced to members of the Athabasca District Chamber of Commerce last Wednesday.
Big turnout for Perryvale Centennial

Big turnout for Perryvale Centennial

The hot, humid weather didn’t deter the over 200 people coming for Perryvale’s centennial last weekend. People came from as far away as the U.S. to celebrate Perryvale’s 100th birthday, as well as a homecoming and the school reunion.
No progress for Old Brick School

No progress for Old Brick School

There’s been no real progress towards making the Old Brick School habitable again. It’s no secret that the old school at the top of 48 St. in Athabasca needs some work.
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