Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Westlock victims of crime face gaps in services under new system

In a domestic violence incident, a woman and her one-year-old child were left on the side of the road near Westlock and no one from Victim Services was available to help.

Nov 30, 2024 12:51 PM Read more >

New equipment and board members highlights of Boyle Fitness Centre’s 2024

‘We’re looking to the future,’ Peter Golanski told councillors

Nov 30, 2024 10:51 AM Read more >

Man accused of killing Westlock woman in Scotland back in court

Claire Leveque from Westlock was murdered in a remote, isolated region of Scotland in February.

Nov 30, 2024 8:59 AM Read more >

Ashtin Anderson re-appointed as chair of Athabasca Regional Multiplex Society

Board members got an update on usage, programming, and capital projects following org meeting

Nov 30, 2024 8:51 AM Read more >

What’s in the water? How fecal and other contaminations impact Athabasca’s pool

Aquatics supervisor Dylan Zilinski said low instances due to luck and preparation

Nov 30, 2024 6:15 AM Read more >

NOVEMBER 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

Nov 30, 2024 5:07 AM Read more >

Athabasca speed limits to remain unchanged

Online survey draws heavy response from locals who don’t want to slow down in town

Nov 29, 2024 4:50 PM Read more >

Photo: De Herdt Gardens visited by Mrs. Claus

BARRHEAD - Mrs. Claus invites you to stop by and take a selfie with Rudolf outside of De Herdt Gardens. On Dec. 7 De Herdt Gardens hosts A Miracle on 49 street with an assortment of seasonal magic, delectable treats and shopping.

Nov 29, 2024 3:40 PM Read more >

Gallery: Good start to the season

BARRHEAD - The U18 Barrhead Renegades defeated the Athabasca Hawks, shutting out their North Eastern Alberta Hockey League 16-0 and outshooting them 75-15 in Tier 3B in their first regular-season home game on Nov. 23.

Nov 29, 2024 3:04 PM Read more >