Athabasca News

Last Tuesday, elementary students gathered from across Aspen View and as far as Clyde and Westlock at Boyle School's multi-division track and field meet. (above) Desirae Gabbey of Thorhild Central School sails towards the high jump.

CLARIFICATION: In its original form, this article stated that Athabasca County holds committee of the whole meetings.

Town council is diving right into the process of borrowing money for a new pool project. If the town borrows the full $5 million it has committed to the new pool, it could cost the average Athabasca homeowner $77–$85 more per year on their taxes.

Athabasca’s Swing Cats Orchestra will bring its swinging big band sound to the Magnificent River Rats Festival for the third time on Canada Day, but with a few changes, including a new singer.

The third annual Grassland Volunteer Fire Department open house and car show is set to take place on Father’s Day, June 15. Fire chief Mel Peterson said the car show is free of charge, and any vehicle qualifies for the show.

Paul Ponich has become the new Athabasca County Division 7 (Grassland area) councillor after being the only one to come forward during the nomination period on June 9. “I’ve always had a desire to return to municipal politics,” Ponich said.

Team Spirit and Spirit Inc., helmed by music teachers Leah Meyer and Gina Martel, put on a musical theatre extravaganza entitled "How To Eat Like a Child and Other Lessons in Not Being a Grown-Up " last weekend at the Nancy Appleby Theatre. (above) "How to Torture Your Sister " was performed so well that the audience both clapped and laughed. Sarah Meyer taunts her sisters with a piece of a doughnut.

Perhaps there’s no greater sign that you’re well on your way in your country music career than being able to say that you’re calling from Nashville.

Aspen View Public School Division associate superintendent Mark Francis will be the division’s new superintendent as of this summer. In January, current superintendent Brian LeMessurier announced he was resigning at the end of the school year.

Gina Martel, an advocate for enhanced arts education in the region, is circulating a survey to find out the opinions of people within Aspen View Public School Division.