Athabasca News

After the Town of Athabasca circulated a letter to Barbara Bell’s neighbours last week about her Hees Estates property, Bell herself has something to say about not being on the mailing list.

Members of the Athabasca University Faculty Association (AUFA) claim that a lack of financial transparency is hindering their ability to make meaningful suggestions on how to make up a projected $1.

Angela Betts has declared herself the third unofficial candidate for the Town of Athabasca’s open seat on council. “I am interested in growing our community, not necessarily larger, but deeper,” Betts said.

Members of the Northern Light Spiritus Singers group brought a holiday message with song and dance to the Nancy Appleby Theatre over four days last week. From Thursday to Sunday, the choir sang a score of Christmas songs, helping remind the audience of Jesus Christ's life and message. Gerry Kiselyk's booming voice had the audience in awe during his performance of Sweet Little Jesus Boy.

The Town of Athabasca has made their first substantial public statement regarding the lawsuit filed against them by Hees Estates property owner Barbara Bell.

Barbara Bell, who has waged a war of words with Athabasca town council and administration, and is currently suing the town and other parties, now wants to help run it.

Organizers of the second annual Relay for Life cancer fundraiser are putting the call out to the community for any and all volunteers interested in getting involved with the event.

It was a magical evening for Boyle’s first ever Moonlight Madness event last Friday. Despite the wind, the event was a success, bringing shoppers from nearby and the surrounding area to shop for great deals.

The Musical Theatre Class of 2011 put on three performances of The Velveteen Rabbit at the Nancy Appleby Theatre last weekend. Ida Edwards directed the play. Will Fox plays the little boy, and he loves his Velveteen Rabbit.

Athabasca University will be looking at different ways to save money and cut back on costs as the institution heads into the second half of its financial year with a projected $1.5 million shortfall.