Beyond Local

Jobs and the economy were top of mind for voters at an April 3 all-candidates forum in Barrhead.

Reports of election vandalism have reached the Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock constituency, as the NDP campaign reports that about 300 signs have been stolen or damaged during the campaign.

A total of five candidates have now stepped forward to represent the new Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock riding in Alberta’s 30 general election, which will be held Tuesday, April 16.

The Barrhead RCMP is asking for the public to keep an eye out for vandalism or theft of election signs after two signs were defaced in Barrhead last week.

The writ has been issued and the provincial election has been called for April 16, but Elections Alberta is still looking for workers.

Albertans will head to the polls April 16 after Premier Rachel Notley announced the election in Calgary this morning.

R.F. Staples School principal and Dapp native Wayne Rufiange has joined what’s become a three-man race to represent the newly-formed Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock riding in the yet-to-be announced provincial election.

The Alberta NDP have found a standard bearer for the upcoming election, with Smoky Lake resident Therese Taschuk acclaimed as the party’s candidate for the Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock constituency.

The Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock riding has two new confirmed candidates for the as-yet-to-be-called provincial election.

The village needs an up-to-date map, according to chief administrative officer Charlie Ashbey, who spoke to council at their regular meeting Feb. 6.