Athabasca News

A school at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex would likely be built over at least one of the facilityís new soccer fields, but Aspen View School Division officials assure the public the field would be replaced in advance of breaking ground.

It appears to be two steps forward, one step back for the Athabasca Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee (APRRC). Dr.

Mariah Bereziuk and Bryce Semashkewich dance on the stage of the Nancy Appleby Theatre during the Athabasca Dance Festival last weekend. They performed as a group from the Athabasca Ukrainian Folk Dance Club.

The Town of Athabasca has passed its 2013 operating budget, which strikes a remarkable resemblance to its 2012 operating budget. ìIt is essentially the same budget as last year,î town chief administrative officer (CAO) Ryan Maier said.

Athabasca town council may not be completely dysfunctional, but they have difficulty working together, according to the Municipal Corporate Review (MCR) released last week.

The average Athabasca homeowner will see around a $120 increase to their property tax bill, due to a 12.4-per-cent increase in education tax, and an average 3.39-per-cent raise in assessment values.

Local curlers enjoyed one last hurrah at the Boyle Curling Club's annual Mixed Bonspiel on the weekend. (l-r) The eventual 'A' champions Derrek Sheen, Travis Semashkewich and Fallon Brassard sweep during the championship game.

The recently approved Area Structure Plans (ASPs) for Grassland, Wandering River and Park Place have been established, but for local residents, the plansí practical future benefits will become clear.

River View Station is on its way to becoming a reality. Construction on the foundation of the building, located on the northwest corner of 50th Street and 50th Avenue, is underway.

Despite news of budget cuts and layoffs, the future of Athabasca University is bright, according to Barry Walker, chair of the schoolís governing council.