Athabasca has a population of 2965, and we are growing. A recent study
shows that the Town serves a market area of an additional 8000-11000
people who call Athabasca "their town" and reside in the County of
Athabasca or the surrounding Summer Villages, lakeside communities. Highway 813 also connects to Calling Lake and the Wabasca-Demarais region.
The local economy builds upon a strong small-business sector and a
permanent employment base at Athabasca University, Alberta-Pacific
Forest Industries, and public sector jobs in health, education, and
social services. As a gateway to the new industrial north, Athabasca is
also a centre for employment in oil and gas exploration and services,
forestry and supporting services, agricultural, food, hardware, and
retail services.
