Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Driving without insurance nets Barrhead man big fine

Justice Carrie-Ann Downey hands out $3,500 fine for driving without insurance and driving while unauthorized

Oct 30, 2024 10:54 AM Read more >

1 in 5 Albertans living with dental pain, oral health problems: data

Insurance costs remain main barrier to proper dental care

Oct 30, 2024 10:15 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Charges laid against driver in Oct. 25 traffic incident

Glen Morin to appear tomorrow in Westlock court

Oct 30, 2024 9:10 AM Read more >

Youth convicted of sexual assault in classroom given conditional discharge

Judge said youth’s offence was at 'very low range of seriousness,' and he had 'positive prospects' for rehabilitation.

Oct 30, 2024 8:56 AM Read more >

Canada Post presents latest contract offer to Canadian Union of Postal Workers

The union announced earlier this week that its members voted overwhelmingly to support a strike if a deal could not be reached at the bargaining table.

Oct 30, 2024 7:28 AM Read more >

Athabasca County updates protective services stats

From fire calls to lost dogs, county staff kept busy over summer months

Oct 30, 2024 6:10 AM Read more >

OCTOBER 30 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

Oct 30, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Case against youth accused of trying to kill woman back in court

Police say the accused took an 18-year-old woman near Long Island Lake, attacked her in an attempt to kill her and then left her in the forest to die.

Oct 29, 2024 4:53 PM Read more >