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

Union remembers Cargill worker who died as a 'quiet, gentle and humble man'

May 13, 2020 7:30 AM Read more >

Rural hospitals now require appointments for lab work

New restrictions affect health care centres in Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock and nearby communities

May 13, 2020 6:11 AM Read more >

Stage One of Alberta economic relaunch could begin as soon as Thursday

Province confirms 45 new cases of COVID-19, one more death

May 12, 2020 4:56 PM Read more >

Alberta restaurants expect staggered start when reopening begins Thursday

May 12, 2020 3:45 PM Read more >

County of Barrhead extends tax payment deadline

Councillors approve new tax deadline is Sept. 30 following a provincial recommendation for municipalities to extend the education tax collection to non-residential residents

May 12, 2020 11:25 AM Read more >

Alberta launches website to support businesses reopening

Website offers sector-specific and general workplace guidelines on public health measures that need to be in place before a business or organization is able to reopen.

May 11, 2020 5:56 PM Read more >

Extra COVID-19 testing offered in Calgary

The province reported 47 new cases, and two more deaths

May 11, 2020 5:20 PM Read more >

Options for property tax payments

Town of Barrhead councillors approve new bylaw which extends the property tax payment deadline by three months due to COVID-19 pandemic

May 11, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations remain low in Alberta

May 10, 2020 5:01 PM Read more >

Daycares question May 14 re-opening date

The guidelines, obtained by the News, are similar to the mid-April limited reopening, but some operators still think they're too late

May 10, 2020 4:33 PM Read more >