This is truly a remarkable community, and no less authority than the Queen says so.
Granted, Queen Elizabeth herself is not responsible for the selection of the thousands of recipients of her Diamond Jubilee Medals, but those entrusted with the task have paid lots of attention to Athabasca, Boyle and the surrounding area.
Community volunteers, members of local government and even local artists have been recognized for their contributions to improving the quality of life in this region.
This weekís Advocate features stories of two more locals who have gone above and beyond in different ways, and who have received special recognition as a result.
The fact that they donít do what they do for recognition makes them all the more deserving of it.
