Athabasca News

The potential paving of 47 Street to Hees Estates has been met with some criticism.

Uncertainty swirled around Athabasca University last week after a number of executive personnel changes sparked rumours about the schoolís future.

There were no shortage of snowmobilers on local trails on Sunday as the Athabasca River Runners Snowmobile Club held another successful Poker Rally. About 400 sleds rolled out into the frozen landscape for the annual event, making it the biggest one ever.

Aspen View School Divisionís transition to a six-ward system is still a work in progress. At their board meeting on Feb. 7, the new system was on the table but didnít pass the required three readings as some trustees voiced disagreements.

The county budget approved by Athabasca County council last month included a budget allocation to bring the countyís regional fire coordinator up to a full-time permanent position.

Whispering Hills Primary School is asking parents not to drive through the bus loop during school hours.

The hockey season came to an end for the Athabasca Aces on Saturday with a 7-5 loss to the Edson Ice, eliminating them from the playoffs. (above) The Aces came close to victory, scoring multiple times in the third period. (l-r) Mike Mallard, Brett Topola, Brent Hill and Joel Kiselyk celebrate a goal.

Highway 63 was briefly closed north of Boyle Tuesday morning due to a tanker fire. Stay tuned to www.athabascaadvocate.com and watch for next weekís print edition for further details.

The audience at the Rotary Fieldhouse was attentive and respectful during a memorial ceremony for the late Jim Woodward held at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex last Saturday.

Boyle Mayor Don Radmanovich was honoured with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal at the beginning of last Wednesdayís village council meeting. Councillors were in high spirits and were all very jubilant for the mayorís recognition.