Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Feds offer $15 million in rent relief for Jasper

Federal Minister Randy Boissonnault also announced the reopening of Maligne Road starting 8 a.m. Friday (Oct. 11), and some backcountry sites will be available for booking starting Thursday (Oct. 10).

Oct 10, 2024 4:24 PM Read more >

GALLERY: Smoky Lake's 2024 Great White North Pumpkin Fest

From babies in giant pumpkins to exploding gourds, the 2024 Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair had intrigue for everyone.

Oct 10, 2024 3:37 PM Read more >

Town of Barrhead councillors nail down specifics of plebiscite vote

Residents to go to the polls on Neutral Space Bylaw on Dec. 2

Oct 10, 2024 2:02 PM Read more >

Barrhead Victim Services closed as service regionalized

Barrhead Victim Services Unit closed after 31 years of service with centralized support offered as of October in a regional office in St Paul

Oct 10, 2024 12:47 PM Read more >

FCSS to hold Seniors Conference Oct. 16 at Westlock Memorial Hall

Annual event features keynote speaker, talks on fraud and home safety

Oct 10, 2024 12:36 PM Read more >

Northern lights returning to Northern Alberta tonight

Aurora borealis lights very likely again Oct. 10 as severe geomagnetic storm forecasted.

Oct 10, 2024 12:05 PM Read more >

Fire Prevention Week open house at Westlock fire hall Oct. 12

Event shares activities, demos and information on fire safety

Oct 10, 2024 11:28 AM Read more >

County of Barrhead councillors set guidelines for subdividing ag land

Oct 10, 2024 10:46 AM Read more >

Woodlands County residents express concerns about growth

Woodlands County is not rushing into land use bylaw changes without talking to residents and getting ideas and feedback

Oct 10, 2024 9:56 AM Read more >

‘Last chance’ for youth found hiding from police inside laundry dryer

Young man skates by with year-long probation despite substantive offences

Oct 10, 2024 8:44 AM Read more >