Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Fire hazard remains high in Barrhead region

BARRHEAD - Barrhead Regional Fire Services (BRFS) firefighters responded to a grass fire on Highway 764 near the Meadowview Community Centre at about 6 p.m.

May 6, 2025 8:49 AM Read more >

Residential fire breaks out north of HWY 44

Firefighters responded to a call north of highway 44 where a residential fire was involved in flames

May 6, 2025 6:51 AM Read more >

Barrhead LEGO builder wins big and shares her prize

A nine year old winner with heart, showing caring and kindness for others

May 5, 2025 4:46 PM Read more >

Aspen View votes to move ahead with sale of Rochester School

New legislation means province gets first dibs on building, followed by Athabasca County

May 5, 2025 1:05 PM Read more >

Fire advisories in effect for Westlock County

Westlock County has updated its fire safety ban.

May 5, 2025 12:34 PM Read more >

Barrhead upgrades fire restriction to a ban

BRFS chief Gary Hove says warm, windy weather and extreme fire danger warrant extra precaution

May 5, 2025 8:45 AM Read more >

Versatile Choir plans western music 'celebration' in Barrhead May 9

One hundred singers will raise their voices in this wonderful event

May 5, 2025 7:05 AM Read more >

Aspen View votes to remove EPC solar array as costs rise

Future of renewable energy at high school up in the air as trustees hold off on final decision

May 4, 2025 5:33 PM Read more >

Honouring Barrhead's volunteers

Community celebrates volunteerism and their special volunteers

May 4, 2025 12:33 PM Read more >

Athabasca County in good fiscal health going into 2025

Councillors approve audited financial statements in last meeting before May deadline

May 4, 2025 8:33 AM Read more >