Athabasca News

Zaira Davenport displays her remarkable flexibility during the Family Fun Circus at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex last Monday. The big top tent was packed with excited onlookers for two shows.

With the school year starting up, Cpl. Sonny Kim of the Boyle RCMP said it’s important for both pedestrians and drivers to be more aware of their surroundings.

Colinton residents and Athabasca County councillor for Colinton Denis Willcott say there is a problem with provincial Highway 663, but Alberta Transportation disagrees.

Two pedestrians were taken to the Athabasca Health Care Centre following a motor vehicle collision last Tuesday at the intersection of 50th Street and 50th Avenue in front of the Grand Union Hotel.

Todd, Danica and Sabrina Brad stand in front of a recently restored 1923 Ford Model T at A&W's Cruisin' For A Cause Day last Thursday. The event raised $5,845 for the MS Society of Canada. The car show was won by Talon Langton's 1949 Buick Pedal Car.

The Town of Athabasca has named Ryan Maier as their new chief administrative officer (CAO) with a start date of September 17. Maier is the current assistant CAO in Rimbey, a small community (approximately 1,500 people) south west of Edmonton.

A call is being put out to all dialysis patients in and around Athabasca who would benefit from having a dialysis machine in town.

While Rhonda Cardinal endured 16 days alone in the wilderness, her family back home had to endure rumors and gossip in order to continue the search and keep hope alive. When Cardinal returned home Aug. 15, she was very happy, as was her family.