Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Maximizing agricultural land

County of Barrhead council approves Mellowdale subdivision application

Aug 2, 2024 10:52 AM Read more >

Jasper wildfires grow 7,500 hectares as warm weather persists

Parks Canada said this growth was expected and primarily on the south end of the fire.

Aug 2, 2024 10:20 AM Read more >

Westlock Community Foundation seeking input for needs assessment survey

Survey results will released in report expected in November

Aug 2, 2024 8:51 AM Read more >

AUGUST 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

Aug 2, 2024 5:04 AM Read more >

Jasper still not safe for evacuees to return, but bus tours on the way: officials

"Unfortunately, our main priority right now remains the fact that although fires are no longer present in the town, there's still fires around the town, and that's the number one priority."

Aug 1, 2024 6:05 PM Read more >

Jaunt into forest nets Barrhead man jail sentence

Pleading guilty to obstructing a peace officer gets Barrhead man 15-day jail sentence

Aug 1, 2024 5:44 PM Read more >

Westlock County still impacted by power outage following storm

July 31 windstorm blew over trees, power lines in the early evening

Aug 1, 2024 4:05 PM Read more >

Health Canada shares tips to deal with wildfire smoke

In the midst of peak wildfire season in Alberta, Health Canada is reminding Albertan residents about the risks of fire, smoke, and extreme heat exposure.

Aug 1, 2024 2:25 PM Read more >