Athabasca News

The Athabasca Heritage Society has received a federal matching grant for $75,000 to restore the inside of the main floor of the train station.

On Thursday afternoon, Environment Canada issued a tornado watch for Athabasca and Island Lake.

Katelyn Crest (left) and Tara Gustafson were the first ones to walk down the aisle during the procession at the Edwin Parr Composite 2012 graduation ceremony last Saturday.

Athabasca town councillors are taking to Facebook to share information with constituents.

Elections Alberta has closed the book on their five-month investigation of Athabasca County and the constituency of Athabasca-Redwater for possible violations of the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act. No further action will be taken.

A special council meeting to address the issue of replacing the Town of Athabasca’s outgoing chief administrative officer, Doug Topinka, concluded that the current CAO would be hired in the interim to fill said position.

The extension of the Rotary Way Trail is underway with construction slated to begin today.

Bif Naked brought a powerful end to the Magnificent River Rats Festival on Sunday night with a loud and frenetic concert that enthralled attendees for almost two hours. Music lovers young and old rushed the stage for hits like "Spaceman " and "I Love Myself Today ". Hers was just the final concert on a weekend filled with great musical guests as well as tons of activities for the whole family.

The Athabasca Ratepayers’ Association is gathering members, and will soon be an official association. After members had paid their fees, bylaws were voted on at the group’s first meeting at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex last Tuesday.