Athabasca News

The Athabasca Regional Waste Management Services Commission will soon have a new building at its recycle and transfer site facility to protect materials that have some resale value from the damaging effects of being left outdoors.

Joe and Cindy Schulte arrived at their farm last Tuesday morning to find a cow and two large calves dead in the middle of their land. They believe the cattle were killed by lightning.

Will Bruce from Airdrie got his hand stuck during the bull riding event at the Boyle Rodeo July 20. Although he didn't meet the time of eight seconds needed to place, the audience showed its support in cheers.

It was very wet and muddy last weekend for the 2013 Boyle Rodeo at the Boyle Rodeo Arena. Competitors came from as far away as New Zealand, and even though it rained, spirits were not dampened.

Railway safety is preoccupying many Canadians, including Lac La Biche County Mayor Aurel Langevin, but officials in the Village of Boyle aren’t too concerned due to safety measures already in place.

Colinton residents gathered for a public open house in Colinton Community Hall last Tuesday to discuss the area structure plan (ASP) under development for the hamlet.

The Rotary Club of Athabasca has nearly completed its centennial walkway at the riverfront. Rotary member Rob Balay said it should be completed by the end of the week.

Ernie Chaves, owner of the Colinton General Store, has been hospitalized after what Athabasca RCMP called a “scuffle” with a man attempting to break into the general store early last Saturday morning. Chaves lives near the general store.

That's what Cpl. John Spaans of Boyle RCMP called the result of a fire at this home in the Summer Village of Mewatha Beach July 8.

Athabasca County Community Peace Officer (CPO) Ryan Alice is reminding county residents they need to keep their properties appearing in half-decent shape — especially as unsightly properties, if not addressed, can garner up to a $10,000 fine for owne