Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Athabasca County drops mill rate 5 per cent following assessment rise

Non-residential mill rate increased to 4:1 ratio as part of process

May 18, 2025 8:48 AM Read more >

County of Barrhead councillors finalize new Golf Cart Pilot Project Bylaw

County of Barrhead residents who want to drive their golf carts on municipal roadways will soon be able to do so legally, as long as they adhere to stick to pre-selected roads and follow specific rules.

May 17, 2025 4:48 PM Read more >

Thunderbirds football spring season kicks off

The R.F. Staples Thunderbirds junior football team kicked off their spring season with several games on the evening of May 15.

May 17, 2025 12:47 PM Read more >

What role do power companies play in wildfire situations?

Athabasca County hears from Altalink about what the transmission company does when the worst happens

May 17, 2025 9:46 AM Read more >

Community Futures pleads for support in annual review

Woodlands County Council asked to to be conduits in the community

May 17, 2025 1:17 AM Read more >

Killing cougar nets big fines for two hunters

Hunters receive combined fines of $11,000 for shooting a male cougar in a management area

May 16, 2025 5:24 PM Read more >

PHOTO GALLERY: Sunniebend 4-H Club highlights achievements

The Sunniebend 4-H Club came to the Westlock Agriculture Barn to show off their lambs, steers and what they've learned the past year.

May 16, 2025 1:23 PM Read more >

Athabasca County upholds invoice for accidental fire

Administrative investigation reveals regular procedure followed

May 16, 2025 11:21 AM Read more >

Athabasca spray park slated to be open by May long weekend

Town staff waiting for weather to warm up before flipping switch

May 16, 2025 11:12 AM Read more >

Farmer face crop choices amid tariff concerns

"Farmers go to work every day and don't have a clue about what the pay check is going to be looking like"

May 16, 2025 9:01 AM Read more >

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