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Barrhead Regional Fire Services burn old Camp Creek general store

Barrhead Regional Fire Services burn old Camp Creek general store

Fire department burns down abandoned store for joint training exercise and to clear property
Who got to eat the first grown strawberry at Dunstable School

Who got to eat the first grown strawberry at Dunstable School

Dunstable School is growing food at the school. The first strawberry was ready, and Cal Coleridge was the lucky student who got to eat it. He said it was delicious. Photo courtesy of Dunstable School.
Mistassiniy students greet Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor

Mistassiniy students greet Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor

Grade 7 class instrumental in creating Wabasca visit after chance encounter on legislative field trip
Barrhead crime stats on the decrease since about Christmas last year

Barrhead crime stats on the decrease since about Christmas last year

Cpl. Filipe Vicente attributes the lower property crime statistics to a few of the region's frequent offenders being in jail
Man accused of setting trap for RCMP gets jail time on other charges

Man accused of setting trap for RCMP gets jail time on other charges

Cody King was handed 105 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to possession of property over $5,00 and two counts of mischief/damage to property.
New 4-H funding still far from reality for Athabasca clubs

New 4-H funding still far from reality for Athabasca clubs

Athabasca leader Virginia Wasieczko says lots of question marks for increased funding from provincial and federal government
NOVEMBER 29 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

NOVEMBER 29 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
Athabasca birders cheer for 2024 Christmas Bird Count

Athabasca birders cheer for 2024 Christmas Bird Count

Annual, international event gets ‘citizen scientists’ out into nature to help track birds across the globe
Festival of Trees celebration to raise funds for charity

Festival of Trees celebration to raise funds for charity

A marvel of an evening that will delight and amaze ticket holders
Westlock County playgrounds in need of safety upgrades: County

Westlock County playgrounds in need of safety upgrades: County

The free inspections were completed in August of 2024 and identified repairs needed for safety purposes. 
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