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

Woodlands County will not require its staff to be vaccinated

Councillors overwhelmingly tell administration they are not in favour of a proposed mandatory employee vaccination policy

Nov 18, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Outdoor ceremony planned for Remembrance Day

COVID restrictions limit honouring veterans for second year

Nov 10, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

COVID-19 vaccine safe for pregnant, nursing mothers: experts

Hinshaw hosts town hall on COVID-19 vaccine and whether or not it is safe during pregnancy and beyond

Nov 6, 2021 9:15 AM Read more >

Alberta reaches 80 per cent vax status

More Albertans are getting vaccinated against COVID.

Nov 5, 2021 11:15 AM Read more >

REP allows the return of big events and concerts

Halloween bash and two folk performances scheduled in the coming weeks

Oct 28, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Putting your money where your feet are to end domestic violence

Colinton man dons women’s shoes to Walk a Mile

Oct 20, 2021 3:30 PM Read more >

School COVID cases will be reported once again

Oct. 5 announcement changes definition of outbreak at schools

Oct 14, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Pembina Lodge dealing with COVID-19 outbreak

One resident hospitalized and three others in isolation; facility remains open to visitors

Oct 7, 2021 3:30 PM Read more >

Starting Oct. 4, all adults will need vaccination proof, or negative COVID-19 test, to enter Westlock rec facilities

Youth ages 12-17 using the facilities for athletics won’t need vaccination proof; youth entering to watch with have to show vaccine proof or negative COVID test

Oct 4, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

Westlock County forms COVID-recovery taskforce

Group includes municipal staff and councillors

Oct 3, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >