Athabasca News

Athabasca RCMP say there have been no confirmed local sightings of David Warren Buchanan, a 67-year-old man wanted in connection to three attempted child abduction attempts in Edmonton.

Lee and Sandy Paley brought their celebrated children's songs to Whispering Hills Primary School last Friday. The concert celebrated Family Literacy Day and was sponsored by Words Work, the Athabasca Public Library and Athabasca Parent Link.

The Liberal Party of Alberta has produced evidence that in 2005, Athabasca County councillors attended a Progressive Conservative fundraising function and provided an item for a silent auction, which the Liberals say is a violation of the Election Fi

The Athabasca District Chamber of Commerce got a solid start to the New Year at their Annual General Meeting, upping the performance of early last year when they had a tough time even finding a president.

The people of Athabasca got their chance to have some input on two hot-button issues facing the province, with a visit from two high-ranking officials from the government last Tuesday.

Eight-year-old Nayte Ramey of Athabasca dunks the ball with a little help from the Harlem Crowns during their game at Edwin Parr Composite last Thursday. The Crowns brought their comedic style of play to Athabasca for the first time in two years in a fun game against the school's best senior high players.

The 25th anniversary charter night hosted in honour of the Rotary Club of Athabasca took place at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex last Saturday. The evening recognized the original members who started the club, and those who have joined since.

Last Tuesday, an apparent prank call to 94.1 The River radio station in Athabasca resulted in the temporary shutdown of school bus service. The prankster claimed that the school bus service had been cancelled.

Roger Morrill is awaiting a decision from the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board regarding his concerns about the new sports park being built near his home. Morrill is the mayor of Athabasca but is pursuing this matter as a private citizen.

Trevor Martin of Athabasca's Senyk rink is all business as he sends the rock down the ice during the Athabasca Curling Club's annual mixed bonspiel at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex last weekend.