Skip to content

Local News

JUNE 28 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

JUNE 28 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
Barrhead bobsledder seeks sponsors for World Cup, Olympic season

Barrhead bobsledder seeks sponsors for World Cup, Olympic season

Barrhead's Melissa Lotholz hopes to raise $70,000 for upcoming bobsleigh World Cup and Winter Olympics
Man fined $2,000 after cocaine found at Athabasca Hospital

Man fined $2,000 after cocaine found at Athabasca Hospital

An Athabasca man has pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance following a single-vehicle rollover incident in March. The conviction stems from cocaine found on the man's person while he was being treated at the Athabasca Healthcare Centre.
Barrhead Canada Day celebrations cause temporary road closure

Barrhead Canada Day celebrations cause temporary road closure

Expansion of July 1st activities necessitate 49th Street service road
Future of Edwin Parr solar panels hinges on expert consultation

Future of Edwin Parr solar panels hinges on expert consultation

Aspen View trustees want industry-specific advice on the future of EPC's solar panels after new data shed light on grey areas
Boyle hospital expected to reopen full time this fall

Boyle hospital expected to reopen full time this fall

After three years of rolling nightly closures, Boyle's rural emergency department is being prepared for a return to full-time service, but community leaders say timing still hangs in the balance
R.F. Staples teacher receives Exemplary Teacher Award

R.F. Staples teacher receives Exemplary Teacher Award

Ian Glynn from R.F. Staples School in Westlock is being honoured with an Exemplary Teacher Award for his persistent dedication and love of teaching.
JUNE 27 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

JUNE 27 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
Athabasca County moving ahead with plan for paying firefighters

Athabasca County moving ahead with plan for paying firefighters

A new chapter is beginning for volunteer fire services in Athabasca County. Councillors have approved a policy to compensate volunteer firefighters on a per-call basis as the municipality moves towards regionalizing its fire services
Bridging the gap between communities on Indigenous Peoples Day

Bridging the gap between communities on Indigenous Peoples Day

Barrhead and District Indigenous Committee host National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations at Cecile Martin Park
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks