Athabasca News

During what Boyle RCMP characterized as an intentionally set Boyle house fire on Feb. 8, a nearby citizen came to the aid of two cats that were inside the house.

Ann and Bob Fraser are the winners of this year’s Community Spirit Award in Boyle. The Village of Boyle put out the request for nominations for the annual Community Spirit Award this past fall.

The Athabasca Aces folded last Saturday eve in Game 2 of their playoff series against the Drayton Valley Wildcats, but they ended the season with a valiant fight, losing 5-4 in overtime. (l-r) Justin Tebbenham (#18) watches with bated breath as Keith Reade (#7) makes his way to the Wildcats net.

Athabasca residents who require dialysis cannot be treated in town as Athabasca has yet to install a machine, despite uproar from residents who have had to move to Edmonton for treatment.

The Rotary Interact Club has entered Edwin Parr Composite (EPC) Community School into a fundraising competition: the Spread the Net Student Challenge.

Athabasca County is changing how councillor meeting attendance is recorded after a ratepayer discovered a councillor claimed remuneration and mileage for five meetings in 2013 that he did not attend.

Athabasca town council has rescinded a portion of its Procedures for Development and will now require prospective subdivision developers to front a $5,000 application fee.

On Feb. 4 in Athabasca Provincial Court, Andrew Dwayne Lysohirka pleaded guilty to four charges surrounding theft over and under $5,000, possession of stolen property under $5,000 and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Jayde Semashkewich performs a toe touch while Jassie Joyes looks on during last Saturday's annual Cheerfest at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex. The LTIS Grade 4 team, to which Joyes and Semashkewich belong, placed third in their division.