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.
