Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Local turnout for federal election slightly below provincial, national averages

66 per cent in Barrhead/Westlock riding, 67% in Athabasca's riding

May 1, 2025 4:40 PM Read more >

Aspen View students join national peers in Conservative vote

Over 900,000 Canadian students cast their own mock ballots. If it was up to them, the Conservatives would have a minority government.

May 1, 2025 1:20 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Athabasca County issues total fire ban

All open fires prohibited, OHVs not allowed on public lands until ban is lifted.

May 1, 2025 11:01 AM Read more >

Westlock RCMP seek help in identifying two suspects

RCMP are looking for two individuals accused of over $500 of merchandise theft from Arth's Fashion in Westlock.

May 1, 2025 9:19 AM Read more >

Town of Barrhead council adopts new procedural bylaw

Passage of Bill 20 requires municipality to amend public hearing requirements regarding certain planning and development issues to include digital options

May 1, 2025 7:04 AM Read more >

Community Futures works to attract new businesses to Barrhead area

CF Yellowhead East executive director says a provincial grant will allow the not-for-profit to create regional investment attraction marketing strategy

Apr 30, 2025 5:04 PM Read more >

Boyle removes tax exemption caps for new businesses in vacant building

New village grocery store opening May 1 to benefit from changes

Apr 30, 2025 1:03 PM Read more >

Which sidewalks in Barrhead will be fixed first?

Town of Barrhead public works director answers council's questions

Apr 30, 2025 9:02 AM Read more >

Westlock County finalizes 2025 Property Tax Rates

"The bottom line was to minimize the impact of the taxpayer"

Apr 30, 2025 6:56 AM Read more >

Road and recreation upgrades coming to Boyle this spring

Ball diamond one work underway, Clintberg, Third St. South road improvements scheduled for May

Apr 29, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >