Local News

Athabasca County will consider STARS funding increase

Request will be added to upcoming budget discussions

Aug 30, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Westlock Elementary School gets new ‘outdoor classroom’

Gazebo, landscaping complete with new picnic tables arriving in the spring

Aug 30, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Red Lions celebrate 50 years

Current and former players come together Aug. 19 to commemorate the club’s remarkable history on the baseball diamond

Aug 29, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >

Third vehicle torched on 107th Street

Police investigation remains ongoing

Aug 29, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Farmer reports hay bale theft from field south of Barrhead

Stan Dezaeyer estimates the value of stolen bales, which were likely taken Aug. 22-23, at under $5,000

Aug 29, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

RCMP use spike belt to arrest man wanted in gas station hold-up in Athabasca

Gordon Goulet, 52, faces 13 charges including robbery and careless use of a firearm

Aug 29, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Wabasca RCMP looking forward to “sharing a name with the community they work in”

Formerly the Desmarais detachment, name change another important step in reclaiming culture for the Indigenous community

Aug 29, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

AltRoot bringing food waste diversion pilot project to Westlock

Pilot includes partnership with the Circular Innovation Council

Aug 29, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Town of Barrhead donating old 1998 fire truck for use in Mexico

Unit had been originally targeted for use at community events, but town is now utilizing 1933 fire truck from museum

Aug 28, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Cardinals post two-straight wins over the Red Lions to claim NCABL crown

Following a 7-4 win in Game 1, the Red Lions fall 10-3 and 8-0 to lose series

Aug 28, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >