Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

County of Barrhead taking steps to protect against cybercrime

Director of finance Tamara Molzahn said knowledgeable staff is the best defence

Jun 21, 2024 5:10 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Highway 63 east of Grassland closed due to serious collision

Travellers advised to avoid the area while crews respond

Jun 21, 2024 1:54 PM Read more >

Neerlandia Co-op makes shredding a community event for a good cause

Neerlandia Co-op shred documents and collects STARS donations

Jun 21, 2024 12:50 PM Read more >

Canada's first-past-the-post election system feeds hostility, says one expert

First-past-the-post feeds negative campaigning and attack politics, says author and electoral reform advocate.

Jun 21, 2024 12:20 PM Read more >

Barrhead High School ahead in limiting cell phone distraction for students

Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides announced new rules that limit student distractions in class starting in the 2024-2025 school year

Jun 21, 2024 10:46 AM Read more >

Trailers can't stay year-round in Boyle RV park, says council

Request for permanent camping spot sparked discussion of parks purpose

Jun 21, 2024 9:05 AM Read more >

Capital projects completed for Boyle Community Centre, Fire Hall

Refurbished floors in both facilities will stretch longevity and improve looks

Jun 21, 2024 6:15 AM Read more >

JUNE 21 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

Jun 21, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Business owners say property crime on the rise despite RCMP numbers

After a recent surge in commercial thefts in the area, business owners are speaking out about the rise in occurrences and other impacts of property crime

Jun 20, 2024 5:02 PM Read more >

FCSS update brings good news to municipal councillors

Family and student services a major part of social service organization provides

Jun 20, 2024 12:54 PM Read more >

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