While there is not much visible progress on the Athabasca Public School conservation project, committee members have applied for several grants and are researching other grant opportunities. Abatement of asbestos in the basement has begun, and restoration of the windows. The original character of the building will be conserved and maintained as much as possible.
     The grants applied for include Canada's "Green and Inclusive Community Buildings" grant and Alberta's "Heritage Preservation Partnership Program."

In this image from window conservation in 2004, the in-wall counter balance was removed with the original window unit.


Photo courtesy of Alberta Historic Resources Management.

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