Cougar sighting reports drop
There have been no confirmed kills of pets or livestock," reports fish and wildlife officer Owen Butz about the recetn cougar scare in Wabasca. A rash of sightings of a big cat, including one who was sniffing around a residential deck has caused fish and wildlife officers to caution the public to be aware that Wabasca is in cougar country and when a cougar is haning around the community, everyone should be extra careful.

New cadet program in Wabasca attracting youths
It appears the new Wabasca Community Cadets program will be a success in attracting youths. Following a late September presentation by representatives of the Hobbema Community Cadets and rCMP Sergeant Mark Linnell who manages community cadets programs, the Desmarais RCMP detachment office began accepting registrations.