Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Rural Albertans struggle to find end-of-life care close to home

Rural Albertans nearing the end of their lives are frequently faced with an “unfathomable” choice: leave their home to get the palliative and hospice care they need or die in the community without those supports.

Dec 30, 2024 8:10 AM Read more >

ADOPT A PET: Hello, I'm Hercules!

Great West Media, in partnership with Second Chance Animal Rescue Society, brings you this feature highlighting a special pet that is in need of adoption.

Dec 30, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Nenshi ploughs through media interviews, car repairs and — finally — some food during yearend recap schedule

I've got a lot of work to do in the far north and east and the west of the province. But it's really been great how people have been responding.

Dec 30, 2024 7:42 AM Read more >

DECEMBER 30 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

Dec 30, 2024 5:16 AM Read more >

Rural concerns stay high on UCP’s agenda — premier

Alberta's Premier, Danielle Smith, reflects on a busy year and how her government continues to prioritize rural issue

Dec 29, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

Westlock man facing attempted murder charge pleads guilty to other charges

Dec 29, 2024 1:20 PM Read more >

Snowy owls are back in Alberta: here's how to find them

The return of these iconic birds is highly anticipated by wildlife enthusiasts across Canada every year, although their numbers may be decreasing at an alarming rate.

Dec 29, 2024 10:40 AM Read more >