Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Barrhead property owners make second attempt to get a machine access road to their lakeside property

County of Barrhead council requests admin to look into machine access road

Dec 7, 2024 6:05 AM Read more >

DECEMBER 7 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 7, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

nâtawihowin: Healing through humour, storytelling, and cultural revival

Bigstone Cree Nation hosts second annual Recovery Conference for National Addictions Awareness Week

Dec 6, 2024 4:53 PM Read more >

GALLERY: U11 Boyle Blazers face off against St. Paul Canadiens

The young hockey players of the Boyle and St. Paul U11 teams met for a match at the Millview Recreation Complex Nov. 30. Both teams played a hard game, and the Boyle Blazers will be back on the ice Dec. 14 for an away game in Smoky Lake.

Dec 6, 2024 1:09 PM Read more >

GALLERY: Kids Wrap 2024 at Athabasca Native Friendship Centre

From tables laden with gifts, to hotdogs and carrot cake, and a special holiday guest, the 2024 Kids Wrap had no shortage of fun for the whole family

Dec 6, 2024 12:52 PM Read more >

Westlock RCMP share tips on how to avoid winter driving fatigue

The early onset of darkness and reduced visibility mean that drivers have to stay constantly alert, which can cause mental fatigue.

Dec 6, 2024 12:12 PM Read more >

RCMP bodycams not coming to Town and Country area right away

Members of the Alberta RCMP have started to wear body cameras, but as the rollout continues across Alberta, Athabasca, Barrhead and Westlock will have to wait their turn.

Dec 6, 2024 11:18 AM Read more >

Millions needed for aging infrastructure in Westlock County hamlets: Engineer

The nine hamlets include Busby, Pickardville, Pibroch, Dapp, Jarvie, Fawcett, Vimy, Nestow and Tawatinaw.

Dec 6, 2024 10:51 AM Read more >

Alberta expert shares the inside pointers on cattle transitioning

Cattle face changes in water sources, feed, environment and location which can all have an impact on diet management

Dec 6, 2024 8:51 AM Read more >

Canada Post strike enters fourth week after union sends counter-proposals to mediator

Canada Post and the union representing more than 55,000 striking workers appeared closer to resuming negotiations as the strike entered its fourth week.

Dec 6, 2024 7:28 AM Read more >