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Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods will once again play in Athabasca. Last year the fiddle legend show filled the Nancy Appleby Theatre, and Woods was impressed with the turnout. He will be returning this year on May 29.

A number of representatives from the United Voices of Edmonton Choir were in Athabasca last Friday on reconnaissance at the United Church.

The Westlock Art Club’s annual spring sale and exhibition was a success. The gallery exhibited work from roughly 22 club artists, and about 19 of Betty Wysosky’s students, at the Westlock Rotary Spirit Centre on April 26-27.

The Westlock Intermunicipal Library Board has been recognized as a provincial leader in innovation.

While the Edmonton Oilers were in the middle of yet another loss, one Westlock man ended up winning big.

Brad and Melody Nelson received the Clyde Ag Society’s volunteers of the year award at the annual Ag 500 banquet on April 27 at Clyde Community Hall.

Students at Landing Trail Intermediate School were reminded last Tuesday that they have quite a bit to offer, regardless of how different they may be.

The seasonal schedule may have concluded, but the Heartwood Folk Club has a special surprise in store for Athabasca: Judy Collins is coming to town, and will be at the Nancy Appleby Theatre on May 3.

After more than 80 hours of rehearsal time, junior high students at R.F. Staples are ready to compete at the Zone 2 West Drama Festival at Spruce Grove’s Horizon Theatre on April 26.

Last Saturday, 59 medical, nursing and physical therapy students from the University of Alberta descended on the Westlock hospital.