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

No new deaths but 239 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta

AHS takes over management of Manoir du Lac continuing care facility in McLennan

Apr 17, 2020 5:40 PM Read more >

Woodlands County to temporarily lay off seven full-time employees

Councillors to discuss possible reduction to honourariums during April 21 meeting

Apr 17, 2020 5:28 PM Read more >

Keeping students fed

School divisions finding ways to distribute unspent grant money

Apr 17, 2020 3:57 PM Read more >

Doors locked or not, FCSS stands ready to help

Barrhead and District Family Community Support Services to be access point for provincial COVID-19 funding for local charities

Apr 17, 2020 3:13 PM Read more >

Alberta confirms 162 new COVID-19 cases, two more deaths

"The scale of this pandemic means we often talk in case numbers but we must never forget every case is a person. Every death is a tragedy for the people who love them," Hinshaw said.

Apr 16, 2020 5:17 PM Read more >

Bridging the distance with art and music

Teachers find creative ways to fill in options students are missing

Apr 16, 2020 3:45 PM Read more >

Residents given 90-day grace period on March utility bills

County of Barrhead councillors waive late penalties and give residents the option of deferring outstanding utility and account receivable statements

Apr 16, 2020 5:54 AM Read more >

Westlock landfill bracing for financial impact of COVID-19 crisis

Manager says the effects are difficult to predict right now

Apr 15, 2020 6:20 PM Read more >

Alberta has 126 new cases of COVID-19, province experiences data disruption

A total of 126 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the province bringing the provincial total to 1,996.

Apr 15, 2020 5:58 PM Read more >

Province boosts mental health funding by $53M to help people cope during pandemic

“Our message to Albertans today, especially to those feeling psychologically or emotionally overwhelmed, is that help is available.”

Apr 15, 2020 5:25 PM Read more >

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