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

GROWTH Alberta will soldier on despite provincial funding cuts

Executive director Troy Grainger said REDAs will play an important role as the province relaunches the economy

May 25, 2020 7:10 AM Read more >

Alberta COVID-19 hospitalizations see downward trend

There 42 new cases of the virus, bringing the provincial total of active cases to 801.

May 24, 2020 5:49 PM Read more >

Barrhead FCSS receives special COVID-19 funding

FCSS to use the extra funds to augment food bank and Thrive program

May 24, 2020 7:30 AM Read more >

Alberta reports another COVID-19 death; cases still low

So far, 5,869 people have recovered from the virus.

May 23, 2020 6:06 PM Read more >

Barrhead gun range reopens

Barrhead Fish and Game Association president says local MLA office instrumental in reopening of their facility

May 23, 2020 7:05 AM Read more >

Leaving hand sanitizer in hot vehicles a fire risk: Alberta doctors

May 23, 2020 5:00 AM Read more >

Alberta reports two additional COVID-19 deaths, hospitalization rates remain stable

May 22, 2020 4:54 PM Read more >

Celebrating a half century of service

Barrhead and District FCSS looking at ways to continue to serve the community as well as celebrate an important milestone during coronavirus pandemic

May 22, 2020 7:15 AM Read more >

Alberta reports 33 new cases of COVID-19, four more deaths

Hinshaw said there has been a downward trend in active cases across the province and that even though it is too early to see the full impact of the first relaunch phase, case numbers have held steady.

May 21, 2020 5:18 PM Read more >

Boyle chamber rich with information about small business funding

Recent poll shows 2.5 per cent layoff rate in Boyle due to the pandemic

May 21, 2020 11:51 AM Read more >