Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

A full barn at Westlock's Odd and Unusual sale

Westlock's Odd and Unusual auction has people hooked.

May 16, 2025 7:16 AM Read more >

Vanessa O’Quinn receives exemplary parent volunteer award

"A truly exemplary recipient of this award"

May 15, 2025 5:11 PM Read more >

Hees Estates to see new playground installed this June

Removal of old, deteriorating play set scheduled for end of May

May 15, 2025 1:10 PM Read more >

Barrhead coach Rod Callihoo inducted into Hall of Fame

"A true titan of high school coaching"

May 15, 2025 11:06 AM Read more >

New Pope’s message of peace resonates with Athabasca Catholics

Papal message to ‘build bridges’ well received at Athabasca’s St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church

May 15, 2025 9:25 AM Read more >

Little Warriors Trail Ride May 17 Fort Assiniboine Sandhills

Riders invited to join the May 17 trail ride at the Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Provincial Park

May 15, 2025 8:16 AM Read more >

Communities show up for the annual highway cleanup

As you drove down a number of highways across Alberta this past weekend, you probably saw dozens of bright orange vests and signs that said "slow down". Well the annual highway cleanup program launched on the bright and sunny Saturday.

May 15, 2025 7:12 AM Read more >

Colinton Bridge reopens months ahead of schedule

Work projected slated for completion in mid-October finished before May long weekend

May 14, 2025 5:24 PM Read more >

Shell station closed as local owner's company goes into receivership

On May 8, the Westlock Shell on 100 street has officially closed down due to bankruptcy. A sign displayed on the now locked door says that the building is now in the hands of Ernst & Young INC.

May 14, 2025 1:21 PM Read more >