Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Holland elected new reeve for Athabasca County

Minns elected new deputy; first change in positions since last municipal election

Nov 7, 2024 1:01 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Two Westlock residents killed in Sturgeon County double crash: RCMP

The 65-year-old driver and 70-year-old passenger of a pickup, both residents of Westlock, were declared dead at the scene.

Nov 7, 2024 11:03 AM Read more >

Westlock County council votes in Christine Wiese for reeve

Christine Wiese was re-elected as Westlock County Reeve.

Nov 7, 2024 11:01 AM Read more >

Big appetite for Taste of Athabasca

Return of mouth-watering community event a hit for second year in a row

Nov 7, 2024 6:10 AM Read more >

NOVEMBER 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

Nov 7, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Municipalities say unpaid oil and gas taxes should be collected from royalty revenue

“Oil companies cannot operate in Alberta without paying their royalties. The same must be true of municipal taxes.”

Nov 6, 2024 5:45 PM Read more >

Athabasca County budget survey fizzles, but councillors hopeful for future engagement

ATHABASCA – When Athabasca County asked its residents what they wanted to see from its budgetary process, administration and council were hoping to draw in more than a football team-sized response.

Nov 6, 2024 5:12 PM Read more >

Barrhead Legion changes the way they sell wreaths

Legions gearing up for Remembrance Day ceremonies in Barrhead and Fort Assiniboine

Nov 6, 2024 3:48 PM Read more >

Honouring veterans past and present for their service and sacrifice in Westlock County

Remembrance Day services in Jarvie, Westlock and Clyde

Nov 6, 2024 1:10 PM Read more >

Barrhead militia veteran reminisces about his military career

Chuck Mortimer considers the 15-years he spent in the reserves as time well spent

Nov 6, 2024 11:10 AM Read more >

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