Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

County of Barrhead issues fire restrictions

BARRHEAD - The County of Barrhead has issued the first fire restriction of the season. On April 14, at 4 p.m.

Apr 15, 2025 8:19 AM Read more >

Speeding violations and calls for service increase in Woodlands County: Enforcement Services

44 warnings were given out for the last quarter in 2024

Apr 15, 2025 6:42 AM Read more >

Town of Athabasca ended 2024 cash-positive, in the red operationally

Large tax write-off, asset depreciation drivers of operational deficit

Apr 14, 2025 4:41 PM Read more >

Transportation key to unlocking opportunity for Boyle students

Principal Jason Mestinsek turning to creative solutions to an age old problem for rural schools;

Apr 14, 2025 12:41 PM Read more >

Bussing, attendance area changes suggested for three Aspen View schools

Rochester, Smoky Lake, Vilna areas highlighted by third-party review

Apr 14, 2025 8:40 AM Read more >

Science Outreach brings expert to Athabasca to explore importance of bison

ATHABASCA – For millennia, no creature defined North America better than the bison.

Apr 14, 2025 7:09 AM Read more >

Westlock County hit with flood water

Water overran roads, fields, and properties

Apr 13, 2025 5:09 PM Read more >

AU's new provost eager to expand local research, build on momentum

Dr. Catherine Swindlehurst will be taking over as the university's chief academic officer, a role with its own set of unique opportunities

Apr 13, 2025 1:08 PM Read more >

Grassland Petro-Can hit with fine, 5-year ban from Temporary Foreign Worker program

Hamlet truck stop receives second-largest fine in 2025 to date

Apr 12, 2025 5:08 PM Read more >

UCP MLAs address federal election safety, coal and gender questions at Barrhead fundraiser

Brian Jean says April 28 election crucial but election stealing doesn't happen in Canada at fundraiser for Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock MLA Glenn van Dijken

Apr 12, 2025 11:03 AM Read more >