Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Fields says goodbye after 12 years serving Athabasca

CEO Jason McDougall said big box shopping undercutting local options

Jan 14, 2025 8:45 AM Read more >

Athabasca man admits laziness at heart of firearms charge

Ronald Nimco gives up firearms, accepts six-month CSO as part of plea

Jan 14, 2025 6:23 AM Read more >

JANUARY 14 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

Jan 14, 2025 5:57 AM Read more >

Speeding, bus fly-bys continue to be problem in Barrhead County

County of Barrhead CPO gives 2024 fall/winter report including several traffic offences

Jan 13, 2025 5:23 PM Read more >

Westlock man scheduled for trial after RCMP manhunt

Rick Atzler had been released on bail in October following his arrest.

Jan 13, 2025 1:22 PM Read more >

Athabasca Grown: Take an active role in the future of your food

Local food production research project WANTS YOU, Athabasca

Jan 13, 2025 11:23 AM Read more >

Westlock RCMP seek public help in identifying Jan. 10 break-and-enter suspect

On Jan. 10, an unknown male driving a dark coloured 2020-25 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty truck entered the property.

Jan 13, 2025 11:06 AM Read more >

Canada Post says 25% stamp price increase takes effect today

The cost to send a letter in Canada is increasing by about 25 per cent, effective today.

Jan 13, 2025 9:52 AM Read more >

No indication Trump will back down on tariffs, but retaliating not the answer: Smith

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she received no indication from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend that he plans to back down on implementing hefty tariffs on Canadian products.

Jan 13, 2025 9:28 AM Read more >

Government program highlights history of Alberta's place names

From Cree words to colonial settlers, research compiled by the Government of Alberta helps unpack the tangled history of northern Alberta

Jan 13, 2025 9:20 AM Read more >

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