Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Aspen View Public Schools receive provincial funding increase

‘Extra funding is always good news’: Board chair Candy Nikipelo

Oct 2, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

New Mistassiny school gives locals a sense of pride and hope for future

WABASCA – Staff, students, and local dignitaries gathered at the new Mistassiniy School for its official grand opening Sept. 27, almost two decades after the idea was first discussed.

Oct 2, 2024 3:02 PM Read more >

Paddle River golf season ends with hole-in-one record for the club

Sept. 2 at 11:52 a.m. Jake Symon, a 13 year old, hit a hole-in-one on hole 5.

Oct 2, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Alberta government decides against allowing grocery, corner stores to sell alcohol

Albertans won't be able to buy alcohol from grocery and convenience stores after all.

Oct 2, 2024 12:45 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire destruction as seen from above

Parks Canada took the Fitzhugh on a helicopter tour of Jasper National Park to get a better sense of the wildfire destruction.

Oct 2, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

County of Barrhead expands Known Risk Policy

Amended policy to include all employees, not just the CPO

Oct 2, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Athabasca County finally puts pay dispute to rest

New pay scale comes into play Dec. 1, slashes council pay after honorariums led to increase

Oct 2, 2024 9:36 AM Read more >

Americana royalty set to take Nancy Appleby Stage

Canada’s ‘Queen of Americana’ brings authentic sound to Athabasca for first time ever

Oct 2, 2024 6:28 AM Read more >

OCTOBER 2 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

Oct 2, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

The Tiny Duckling: How one baby bird led to Athabasca’s rural TikTok animal rescue petting zoo

Fluffy the duck was Jim Marks and family’s first rescue, but far from the last

Oct 1, 2024 5:34 PM Read more >