Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Feds commit $160 million for Jasper housing, recovery from wildfire

Parks Canada is procuring 320 housing units set to begin arriving next week, with initial occupancy expected by the end of the month.

Feb 6, 2025 5:57 PM Read more >

Barrhead Composite junior volleyball girls finish fourth

Gryphons got their looks in third place game but shooting patch seals their fate

Feb 6, 2025 4:44 PM Read more >

Barrhead Healthcare Centre ER will be closed for six hours on Feb. 7

Lack of physician coverage means the ER will be closed from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Feb 6, 2025 3:53 PM Read more >

Auditor General probes AHS Tylenol procurement

Alberta’s auditor general launched an investigation into the procurement and contracting processes at Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services (AHS) on Feb. 6.

Feb 6, 2025 3:35 PM Read more >

Accused in police assault case headed to Court of Kings Bench for judge-only trial

Morin is accused of injuring an officer while fleeing from police

Feb 6, 2025 12:43 PM Read more >

Athabasca denies request for $500 late fee waiver

Town home owner’s request for late fee removal denied despite late tax notice

Feb 6, 2025 10:42 AM Read more >

2025 records in canola demand and high beef prices

Tariffs are a concern for economic outlooks

Feb 6, 2025 8:45 AM Read more >

Pointing firearm results in 3-month sentence for Local man

Intoxicated man Lac La Nonne man believes he is being chased by members of the Hells Angels

Feb 6, 2025 6:45 AM Read more >

FEBRUARY 6 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

Feb 6, 2025 5:11 AM Read more >

Snow removal warnings keeping Athabasca peace officer busy

Speed checks, RCMP assistance, and stray pets round out the holiday season for CPO Kevin Rowan

Feb 5, 2025 4:43 PM Read more >

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