Athabasca News

Building a new school in Athabasca is now Aspen View School Division’s number-one priority. Previously, Aspen View had prioritized the renovation of Landing Trail Intermediate School (LTIS), and Edwin Parr Composite (EPC).

After wandering in the wilderness for two weeks, Rhonda Cardinal was found safe and sound last week.

At the 84th Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) Annual General Assembly (AGA) held in Athabasca last weekend, there were many activities for people of all ages, but for Métis elder Shirley Backstrom, the most important aspect of the assembly was the chance

Rhonda Cardinal has been found safe and sound after she went missing in the wilderness two weeks ago.

The Rochester Centennial Fair, held last weekend, was a celebration of history in many different ways. Alice Dzivinski (l) and Lil Fodchuk admire handmade quilts made many years ago by Dorothy Clow. Clow's daughter, Carrie Kushneryk, said her mother, who is 93 years old, has been quilting for as long as she can remember, and is still quilting today.

It’s a year of celebration for the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) as they prepare for the upcoming 84th Annual General Assembly (AGA), hosted by both the Town of Athabasca and Athabasca County, from Aug. 16-19.

Athabasca County wants a new swimming pool and library built at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex.

Athabasca RCMP are still searching for Rhonda Cardinal, a 41-year-old female from the Calling Lake area who went missing on July 31. Cardinal is described as a woman of native descent, 5’4 and weighing about 170 pounds with long black hair.

The Town of Athabasca has lifted the water advisory that had been in effect from 10 a.m. until approximately 12:25 p.m. Friday.

The Town of Athabasca currently has a water advisory in effect and residents are advised not to drink any water directly from the tap. The water advisory applies only to users of the Town of Athabasca water system, not the regional water service.