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

The new look of 4-H during a pandemic

Facebook, Zoom and online auctions become the tools of 4-H

May 17, 2020 7:40 AM Read more >

Alberta reports 72 new COVID-19 infections, one more death

May 16, 2020 4:14 PM Read more >

Westlock opens outdoor spaces

Current reopening permits reopening, says CAO

May 16, 2020 2:34 PM Read more >

Alberta eases health measures for outdoor gatherings

“I think this is a bit of a litmus test to see in one to two week’s time after the long weekend how this long weekend impacted the spread of the virus."

May 15, 2020 5:09 PM Read more >

Westlock Ag Fair cancelled

Next fair to be held in 2021

May 15, 2020 11:51 AM Read more >

Reopening businesses must post COVID-19 mitigation plans: Hinshaw

Alberta should know by late next week whether the first stage will bring a “sudden, sharp increase” in cases, Hinshaw said.

May 14, 2020 4:55 PM Read more >

County of Barrhead to reopen its campgrounds and boat launches

County manager frustrated at the lack of communication on the provincial government’s relaunch strategy

May 14, 2020 11:19 AM Read more >

Alberta confirms reopening begins May 14 for most of province

Retail businesses, farmers' markets, museums and art galleries, day cares, hair salons and barbershops will be allowed to reopen. Restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars can open at 50 per cent capacity.

May 13, 2020 5:55 PM Read more >

Westlock daycare to open May 19

Although the date is tentative, a survey went out for parents in essential service and Phase 1 businesses

May 13, 2020 3:45 PM Read more >

Economic relaunch underway

Optometrists to dentists to hairdressers, nothing will be the same

May 13, 2020 11:09 AM Read more >