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Alberta RCMP say 3 things needed from drivers this Halloween

On the eve of Halloween the Alberta RCMP are asking drivers to be alert, sober and avoid distractions, including costumes.

Oct 30, 2023 10:45 AM Read more >

Community coordinator pitch hailed as ‘genius’ idea

Lori Claerhout brought the idea to Athabasca County and Town of Athabasca

Oct 30, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

BREAKING: Black bear cub spotted in Westlock

Town of Westlock sent out an alert around 8:30 p.m.

Oct 29, 2023 9:12 PM Read more >

Rural, remote areas still lag in internet, mobile connection

Federal government has committed $7.6B since 2015 to national connectivity strategy

Oct 29, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

Suspicious fire gets firefighters out of bed early

Barrhead Regional Fire Services responds to a shed fire that spread to adjacent garages on 53rd Avenue

Oct 29, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

ConnectFirst and Servus merger proposed

A special general meeting about merger will be held in Calgary on Nov. 9.

Oct 29, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

Westlock County council defers 2024 capital budget to next meeting

Budget includes 11 capital projects estimated to cost $2M

Oct 29, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Honouring fallen veterans

A small group of Royal Canadian Legion volunteers make sure the efforts of passed servicepeople and their spouses are not forgotten

Oct 28, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Westlock Fire Department honours its finest

2023 annual Firefighters Ball held Oct. 21

Oct 28, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Athabasca RCMP arrest man, seize drugs and weapons during warrant search

Execution of a search warrant for controlled substances results in multiple charges

Oct 27, 2023 4:20 PM Read more >