Athabasca News

Wildrose Villa Boyle is getting a makeover that is due for completion in 2016. The villa will receive 32 brand new units, while a renovation of the old 40 units will create 20 renovated units.

Local musicians Jim Carothers and Rob Kramer officially released their CD “Once in a Lifetime” at a party on Sunday. This is the first CD for the pair of Athabasca area residents.

The distinguished community service of a long-time Athabasca area resident was recognized recently. Around 40 friends and family of the late Fred Kuzyk were at the unveiling of a plaque at Forfar Park on Sept.

The Athabasca chapter of Ducks Unlimited Canada has decided after an eight-year hiatus, it was time to host a fundraising dinner. The dinner is scheduled for this Saturday at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex.

Boyle School’s principal, vice principal and school board trustee updated the Village of Boyle council last Wednesday about new school year.

After he was taken off the extremely important Education ministry, local MLA Jeff Johnson said he doesn’t feel slighted in the least at being named the new Minister of Seniors.

Needed renovations and a dwindling number of students has the local school board contemplating what the best course of action is for Rochester School.

A cloudless sunset at Narrow Lake last Saturday was photographed by eight participants in the Photography and the Night Sky workshop hosted by the Rotary Club of Athabasca, Athabasca University and Science Outreach.

Town of Athabasca peace officer Shaun Woloschuk struts his stuff in his Wizard of Oz red pumps during the Walk a Mile fundraising event last Friday at the riverfront.

Any business can be a huge help to those that find themselves affected by family violence. All it takes is a bit of initiative.