September 9th
Traffic Back to Normal on Hwy 63
Traffic flow is back to normal on Highway 63, north of Boyle.
This after yesterday's Tanker Truck fire that left the highway closed for 12 hours.
Boyle RCMP say a northbound semi, carrying diesel fuel, had some problems with a rear tire rupturing.
The rupture caused some friction, which created heat, causing the fire.
The fire completely destroyed the tanker truck.
Highway 63 was also damaged and had to be repaired, and the ditches around the are needed to be cleaned up from fuel spilling.
Boyle RCMP state they are very thankful that no one was hurt in the incident.
Highway 63 opened back up at about 8:15 last night.
Gas Leak Caused Near Multi-Plex
A scare was put into the town of Athabasca yesterday.
People were evacutated from the Multi-plex yesterday, just before the start of the Community Registration Night, because of a gas leak.
Reports are indicating that a gas line was hit at the construction site on the campus of Athabasca University.
Evacuations were deemed neccesary, as a precaution.
Chandos, the construction company present at the University, had no comment on the situation.
The evacuated people were allowed to returned to the multi-plex after about 5-10 minutes.
Registration Night Draws Hundreds
About 30 Community Groups took part in the Community Registration night at the Athabasca Multi-plex last night.
Several hundred people turned out to see what was available for them to be become involved in.
The event took place in the fieldhouse.
Facilities Re-open in Boyle
The village of Boyle celebrated the re-opening of a village staple.
The Arena and the Community center went under energy-efficient upgrades and the community celebrated the re-birth of the facilities.
His worship, Mayor Bob Clark of the village of Boyle says things turned out really well.
Many dignitaries were on hand for the occasion, including Athabasca-Redwater MLA Jeff Johnson, and Reeve David Yurdiga of Athabasca county.
Long Weekend Quiet in Athabasca
Athabasca RCMP are reporting that it was relatively quiet on the Labour Day Long Weekend in the Athabasca Region.
Labour Day weekend is regarded as one of the busiest and one of the deadliest on the roads in the province.
Seargent Brian Scott of the RCMP in Athabasca says things were fairly quiet during the weekend.
Scott says that safety, no matter what time of the year it is, is paramount.
September 8th
BREAKING NEWS...
TANKER TRUCK ON FIRE NEAR BOYLE
Boyle RCMP are currently on the scene of a semi that is on fire on Highway 63, between Boyle and Donatville.
Eyewitness reports indicate that there is a big, thick, black cloud of smoke coming from Highway 63.
The RCMP is reporting that traffic is being re-routed at the Intersection of Highways 63 & 55.
The RCMP is also indicating that there have been no reports of injuries in the incident.
However, traffic is being re-routed and will likely be re-routed for the next several hours.
ATHABASCA TOWN COUNCIL HEARING FROM DELEGATES
Athabasca Town Council had a busy agenda for last night's Town Council Meeting.
A total of five delegations were made including from Lisa Morin regarding National FASD Day.
The delegation centered around the FASD Walk taking place tomorrow afternoon, starting at 3:30 at the town office.
A BBQ and prizes will be drawn at the Native Friendship Center after the walk.
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A delegation was made by Lynne MacLean of the Athabasca Garden Club.
She, on behalf of the club, presented a cheque for $1,600 to the town.
MacLean wants the money earmarked for beautification purposes, specifically along the riverfront.
Town Council was very receptive to the presentation that was made.
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Sgt. Brian Scott of the Athabasca RCMP was present to update council on happenings around the region.
Seargent Scott reported that during the summer, the force was primarily short-handed, due to holidays, and committments to the Olympics and G8 and G20 summits.
Scott also reported that during the summer, 1,100-plus calls were received resulting in various cases being observed.
Of note, among the cases observed was impaired driving violations, bringing the total to 39 such cases so far in 2010.
Scott pointed out that the Athabasca Region is the 12th busiest region in the province, in regards to RCMP cases, as of this spring.
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Rob Balay of the Multi-plex society addressed Town Council in regards to a Grant Application that could be pursued.
The Grant would be up to $500,000, and would be pursuent to a centennial project.
However, Balay stated to his understanding that the Grant would be matched by the municipality.
Town Council will be in further discussions regarding this grant.
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Also, Mr. Brian Dombrosky addressed Council regarding one of the newest businesses in town, Chad's Smoke Shop.
Mr. Dombrosky addressed the concerns of having that shop in town, and the validity of the shop.
More discussions will be held between the shop owner, Mr. Dombrosky, the RCMP and town administration in the days ahead.
September 7th
ASPEN VIEW HAS NEW SUPERINTENDANT
Aspen View Public schools is seeing a change at the top.
Derm Madden and Brian LeMessurier are switching roles within the school division.
Le Messurier will take over from Madden as school Superintendant, while Madden assumes the role of Associate Superintendant.
Madden will be working on the Aspen Leadership Development Initiative, as part of the doctoral program at Athabasca University.
Madden says everyone wants to see the success continues.
The new roles will be taking effect, as of today.
September 3rd
WHPS SCHOOL FAIR SUCCESS
They gathered to say HI and to welcome everyone to the new school year.
Whispering Hills Primary School held their second annual Welcome Fair.
The idea was brought forward by the Parent Council to support learning, to get to know the school, meet the staff, and to learn about the resources available from the school and the community.
Glen Finney is the Principal of the school.
He says the success of last year was the basis of putting the fair on this year.
School tours and prizes were part of the evening.
About 500 people took it in.
