Local News

Athabasca County assessment rises drastically in 2025

Reclassification of farm properties into residential sees near 30 per cent rise in values, $450 million in increased tax base

Apr 7, 2025 5:04 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Highway 2 reopen after fatal collision

29-year-old Westlock County woman dead, Edmonton senior in serious condition following collision earlier today

Apr 7, 2025 4:41 PM Read more >

Town of Barrhead Housing Strategy Plan outlined

Community engagement gives an opportunity to gather unique ideas or suggestions

Apr 7, 2025 1:03 PM Read more >

Marv n’ Berry bringing a decade of favourites back home

“Outrageous” troupe excited to share art in a friendlier, small town setting

Apr 7, 2025 11:00 AM Read more >

BREAKING: Highway 2 closed near Clyde following collision

Detour along Township Road 602 and 604

Apr 7, 2025 9:42 AM Read more >

Genitals on face, sexual assault threats net man seven days custody

Defense argues six additional weeks of jail time would not rehabilitate offender

Apr 7, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Hope Centre Symposium brings people together

“We need to pull together in a unified sense and that's the common theme of our symposium. A circle of hope.”

Apr 7, 2025 6:59 AM Read more >

Boyle Healthcare Auxiliary at risk of closing doors

Women’s club in need of treasurer to maintain fundraising operations for Boyle Healthcare Centre

Apr 6, 2025 3:10 PM Read more >

Athabasca Rotary secures $125k front from town for Riverfront Pavilion project

Club hopes to avoid more inflationary increases by starting this summer

Apr 6, 2025 12:53 PM Read more >

County of Barrhead gives first reading to proposed new Community Standards Bylaw

Municipality has been working on the bylaw, which incorporates several other bylaws for close to a decade

Apr 5, 2025 12:21 PM Read more >