Athabasca News

A home in Hees Estates has been destroyed after lightning started a fire. At around 4:30 a.m. this morning, the RCMP were called to a house fire. When the fire department arrived, they found the house completely engulfed in flames.

It was a sweet and fond farewell for four grads at Grassland School’s convocation last Saturday. The small graduating class of 2015 celebrated the end of their high school career with a mix of tears and lots of laughter.

Although the weather predictions for June 30 and Canada Day were awful, the Magnificent River Rats Festival had a full audience and perfect summer days.

“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey,” was not only the theme for Boyle’s high school graduation, but a good summary of the 18 graduates’ scholastic careers.

Hopes for the long anticipated Boyle Municipal Centre landed on solid ground last Thursday when the Village held its sod-turning ceremony for the new building.

A police situation in Athabasca's Cornwall neighbourhood ended early Tuesday morning when a lone male was found dead. Shortly after 7 p.m. Monday evening, Athabasca RCMP were called to a report of a domestic disturbance at a home on Cornwall Drive.

As inevitable each summer as mosquitos and dandelions, a blue-green algae advisory has been issued for Baptiste Lake. Also known as cyanobacteria, blue-green algae often becomes visible in the water when weather conditions are calm.

The first grads of the area from Edwin Parr Composite (EPC) School graduated to a flood of advice, well wishing and no few tears.

Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater MLA Colin Piquette says he's hopeful that Athabasca University (AU) can regain its sustainability without having to relocate.

Motorists may have to drive a bit slower in a couple of Athabasca neighbourhoods soon.