Athabasca News

Athabasca Town Council voted against adapting a policy regarding councillors attending conferences at last Tuesday’s council meeting. The idea of a policy regarding conferences sparked a debate amongst the councillors.

Athabasca’s Physician Recruitment Committee is continuing its good work, having played host to two recent visits from doctors to the Town of Athabasca.

The rezoning of property on the east hill from urban reserve to R2 residential could mean a new subdivision for Athabasca.

Taking a minute to show off their bikes, (l-r) Joe Gudmondson, Kelly Combs, Kyle Moneta, and Josh Vametre enjoy their weekend campout at the 13th annual Hawg Flatts Pig Roast and Bike Rally last weekend.

Given the recent reports regarding safety on Highway 63 and the need to improve emergency services, Athabasca County Council discussed the issue at their meeting on July 9 and unanimously agreed to have administration prepare a Request For Proposal (

Athabasca’s Alice B. Donahue Library and Archives received a Blue Sky Architecture Award on June 22 from the prestigious Manasc Isaac architectural firm in Edmonton in the form of $5,000 worth of consulting for a new library building.

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.