Athabasca News

Approve first; listen to citizen concerns later. That’s Athabasca County’s current approach to how it issues permits for temporary RV parks.

Alberta Fish & Wildlife says a Calling Lake man’s allegation that he was attacked by a bear late last Friday is unfounded.

The Athabasca Dance Society hosted its annual year-end performance last Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Nancy Appleby Theatre. Jazz 5/6 performed "A Day at the Circus ": (l-r) Emmily Strembesky, Erica Bown, Miranda Wagar, Alyssa Erdely, Ashley Johnson, Alanie Devoe, Sarah Cowan, Sarah Kate Overacker (partially obscured), Nakita Reid and Latisha Smith. Not pictured: Natalia Young and Jessica Strembesky.

Boyle School’s Grade 6 class attended the Village of Boyle council meeting last Wednesday to ask for permission to clean the local skate park. Tara Laroue, Grade 6 teacher, addressed council on behalf of the students.

If you’re feeling a little left in the dark about what’s happening with the new school, you’re not alone.

In a delegation before Athabasca town council on May 6, Athabasca resident Ron Gordon explained he is having troubles with the deer and cat populations around his home, which are making a mess of his backyard and flower beds.

Alberta’s Task Force for Teaching Excellence released 25 recommendations last Monday, and the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) is up in arms about some of the recommendations.

David Yurdiga has resigned from his role as deputy reeve and Athabasca County councillor for the Grassland area, effective May 9.

Amanda Wallace performs to "You Can't Stop Me " by Andy Mineo during the 27/4 Hip Hop Studio production entitled "Free to Be Me " last Saturday at the Nancy Appleby Theatre.

Starting today, drivers along sections of Highway 63 between Highway 28 and south of Highway 663 can expect delays due to road works. Traffic flow will be reduced to alternating single-lane use from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.