Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Westlock, Athabasca, Barrhead News and Information

Town of Westlock waives utility penalty fees due to COVID-19

The amendment is in place from April to July when it’ll be revisited

Apr 1, 2020 10:53 AM Read more >

Critics say 'cruel' Alberta education cuts come at the expense of students with disabilities

“With every cut, directly or indirectly, it is going to impact especially those children who are struggling," said Toby Rabinovitz, executive director of the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta.

Apr 1, 2020 10:50 AM Read more >

'I don’t want to die in isolation'

Immunocompromised woman with leukemia feels “very cheated” her remaining days have to be spent in isolation

Apr 1, 2020 9:44 AM Read more >

Handheld testing devices for COVID-19 aimed at rural and remote communities

Health Canada must still give approval to use new devices, which will be delivered later in April

Apr 1, 2020 6:21 AM Read more >

Ninth COVID-19 death in Alberta, 64 new cases confirmed

Alberta tracking three outbreaks in Edmonton and Calgary long-term care homes

Mar 31, 2020 5:06 PM Read more >

Alberta government proposing legislation to fight COVID-19

Mar 31, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

Barrhead photographer doing window portraits

Her next idea: graduation photos in June

Mar 31, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >

RCMP will enforce COVID-19 rules

Westlock Staff Sgt. says they’ll focus on education initially

Mar 31, 2020 12:16 PM Read more >

Bringing businesses together to survive the global economy

TED is building a directory with resources for local businesses

Mar 31, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

All levels of government providing financial supports

COVID-19 crisis has left thousands without employment

Mar 31, 2020 6:09 AM Read more >