Athabasca News

Aspen View School Division’s attempt to make roads safer for their students has been stymied by an unlikely source.

A parked sulphur truck caught on fire in Grassland on Sunday. Local firefighters wasted no time in putting out the blaze, which consumed the tractor but left the trailer (containing the sulphur) intact. No harmful emissions were released in the blaze, according to Grassland fire chief Mel Peterson. The cause of the fire is unknown.

If you think your tap water smells or tastes funny, you’re not alone.

Summer villages are open to discussing their future financial contributions to municipal services in Athabasca County. That’s the message Bob Yontz, Mayor of the Summer Village of Island Lake, had for county council after the Oct.

Three area schools have fallen below critical minimum enrolment numbers. Smith, Rochester and Grassland Schools have all been flagged and reported to trustees on the Aspen View Public School board.

The Athabasca Aces played two home games last weekend, both against the Edson Ice. During the game on Sunday, goaltender Brett Ollenberg's water bottle takes flight after the Ice scored one of their goals during their 5-4 victory.

Athabasca town councillors are now eligible to supplement their salaries by attending public events. A motion passed last Tuesday states that councillors will now receive compensation for every function they attend with council’s approval.

Truck traffic in Athabasca was the hot topic at an open house that filled the Athabasca Regional Multiplex last Thursday. Over 150 area residents attended the event held by CastleGlenn Consultants Inc.

The twinning of Highway 63 from Grassland to Fort McMurray will be completed by the fall of 2016 thanks to an investment of $1.1 billion by the provincial government.

Over 150 women filled the Athabasca Seniors Centre last Friday for the second annual Road To Hope Fashion Show Fundraiser. The event was held to celebrate fashion while raising awareness and funds for local charity Road To Hope. The night raised $3,589 in donations and door-prize ticket sales alone. Nicole Schweer shows off her ring.