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Boyle-Wandering River water pipeline route selected

Boyle-Wandering River water pipeline route selected

Athabasca County chose a tentative route for the Aspen Regional Water System pipeline extension that will run from Boyle, up the Highway 63 Corridor to Wandering River, after meeting with engineers and Alberta Transportation officials in Edmonton on
Roaring 20s baby!

Roaring 20s baby!

Debbie and Richard Popovich bring the house down in a storming performance of the Old West Tribute Show at the Athabasca Seniors Centre on Nov. 3. The Popviches played 1920s hits including 'Ain't She Sweet' and 'Has Anyone Seen My Girl', followed by a performance of wartime singer Vera Lynn's 'Keep on Smiling.'
Centennial Multiplex Project voted down by council

Centennial Multiplex Project voted down by council

A major plan to expand the Athabasca Regional Multiplex with three outdoor soccer fields, complete with bleachers and connecting trails, was voted down by town council 5-2 during its meeting last Tuesday.
Council approves funding for train station renovations

Council approves funding for train station renovations

Work to renovate and underpin the Athabasca Train Station began in earnest last week, just one day after Athabasca town council approved funding for the project on November 2.
Council adjusts water rates to help consumers

Council adjusts water rates to help consumers

Athabasca town council last Tuesday proposed new water and sewer rates that are designed to reward those who conserve water.
Hague back with UFC

Hague back with UFC

Tim "The Thrashing Machine " Hague is returning to the UFC for his third stint in the mixed martial arts league, as he signed a four-fight deal with the UFC on Monday night. Hague will take on Matt Mitrione on Jan. 22, 2011 in UFC: Fight for the Troops 2 in the heavyweight bout. Check next week's Advocate for full story details.
Halloween Hi-jinx

Halloween Hi-jinx

Freshly-chopped fingers, anyone? Richard Betts (l) relishes his role as the sinister chef at the Athabasca Train Station haunted house last Saturday. Kids and families lined up to see a vile display of flesh, blood, ghosts, demons and even a mad scientist on Oct. 30.
Athabasca town council offically sworn in

Athabasca town council offically sworn in

Athabasca’s new mayor, Roger Morrill, and the rest of the council, including its two newest members, Richard and Tim Verhaeghe, were sworn in at the organizational meeting last Thursday evening.
New Village of Boyle Council takes office

New Village of Boyle Council takes office

The new Boyle village council took the oath of office last Wednesday evening with Don Radmanovich taking the reigns as mayor and Mike Antal nominated as his deputy.
New Pleasant Valley Lodge nears completion

New Pleasant Valley Lodge nears completion

The new Pleasant Valley Lodge seniors home is on track to open at the end of this month with the first residents moving in before Christmas, as construction officially ended Monday.
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