Local News

Pembina Hills touts importance of Alberta Distance Learning Centre to MLA

Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock MLA Glenn van Dijken visited ADLC March 13, a week after announcement of funding cuts

Apr 2, 2020 3:20 PM Read more >

Future of ADLC still up in the air

Pembina Hills attempting to convince the province to reverse its decision to conclude the ADLC service agreement in two years

Apr 2, 2020 3:05 PM Read more >

Local state of emerg not necessary in Westlock County

County officials say provincial order is enough

Apr 2, 2020 1:28 PM Read more >

Aspen View blindsided by education cuts

Alberta Teachers’ Association says 25,000 jobs could be lost

Apr 2, 2020 11:08 AM Read more >

Digital congregations growing amid coronavirus concerns

Many church services in the Town & Country This Week area are going online to help the faithful through trying times

Apr 2, 2020 6:28 AM Read more >

Where to find Barrhead resources during COVID-19 crisis

Church creates Facebook page where people can share info

Apr 1, 2020 2:50 PM Read more >

Road to Hope forced to stop transporting cancer patients

Provincial regulations prevent the non-profit from taking clients to cancer treatments

Apr 1, 2020 1:25 PM Read more >

Town of Westlock waives utility penalty fees due to COVID-19

The amendment is in place from April to July when it’ll be revisited

Apr 1, 2020 10:53 AM Read more >

Handheld testing devices for COVID-19 aimed at rural and remote communities

Health Canada must still give approval to use new devices, which will be delivered later in April

Apr 1, 2020 6:21 AM Read more >

Barrhead photographer doing window portraits

Her next idea: graduation photos in June

Mar 31, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >