Athabasca News

The Boyle Rural Crime Watch may be disbanding as it once again finds itself struggling with poor attendance at meetings and little help implementing its programs.

Although local MLA Colin Piquette had some words for Aspen View School Division trustees regarding inclusiveness in the process, he stated he is in favour of the new school project.

A small crowd turned out for the pre-provincial budget meeting Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater MLA Colin Piquette held Friday evening in Colinton.

The Town of Athabasca is ramping up its weed control program and is asking residents to remove noxious and invasive weeds community wide.

It was a beautiful sunny Friday in Athabasca when over 30 men, and boys, strapped into high heels and walked to raise awareness and funds for relationship abuse. “I want you guys to think of a flat tire,” said event MC Mike Maclean.

Athabasca County is creating an emergency reception centre manual as part of its regional emergency response plan.

Lakeland Conservative candidate Shannon Stubbs believes that because of the oil and gas in the region, her party would be best for the job. “The other parties are talking about keeping oil in the ground,” she explained.

With federal elections only a month away, candidates are out on the campaign trail and . But NDP representative Duane Zaraska said says his compassion for people sets him apart from the other candidates vying for the Lakeland district.

It was a beautiful sunny Friday in Athabasca when over 30 men – and boys – strapped into high heels and walked to raise awareness and funds for relationship abuse. “I want you guys to think of a flat tire,” said event MC Mike Maclean.

Athabasca town council’s discussions around possible improvements to the Wood Heights Estates subdivision were moved to budget deliberations.