Athabasca News

The Town of Athabasca has decided they are not going to renew their contract with the Alberta Energy Corridor. Over the last three years the town was locked into a contract to commit $30,000 each year towards the economic development group.

The Town of Athabasca has committed up to $5 million towards the construction of a new swimming pool. Town council voted 5-1 in favour of the funding commitment last Tuesday.

The Municipal Corporate Review of the Town of Athabasca is underway. Two advisors from Municipal Affairs were in town last Monday and Tuesday.

One-year-old Ashnah Thomas and six-year-old Josiaa Thomas were all dressed up for photos with Santa at Servus Credit Union during the Moonlight Madness celebration in Athabasca last Friday. Josiaa was all smiles, but Ashnah wasn't too thrilled to be handed off to a stranger in a red suit.

When the time comes to replace the bridge over the Athabasca River on Hwy 813, Alberta Transportation has an idea of where to put the new one.

A local developer sees the need for attainable housing in Athabasca, and has designed a subdivision to meet that need. Michael Mallock’s new housing development will be located down Woodheights Road.

Alberta Transportation is weighing their options in regards to twinning the Boyle section of Highway 63.

During Moonlight Madness in Boyle last Friday, a very happy Easton Lockhart, 2, ran straight to Santa when he entered Boyle Central Sales and Service. The youngster wasted no time in telling Santa what he wants for Christmas this year.

The Athabasca Minor Ball Association (AMBA) feels that the Athabasca Regional Multiplex did not meet their agreements with the newly constructed ball diamonds, and wants to use part of their pledged $100,000 to make the fields safe and ready to use.

Athabasca town council told Alberta Energy Corridor representatives last Tuesday that in order for council to commit to $30,000 each year for three years, they would have to see some numbers.