Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Portage College hopes to steady teacher shortages in northern Alberta with bachelor program

Education degree in conjunction with U of C focuses on rural training for rural teachers

Oct 9, 2024 5:40 PM Read more >

Alberta agrees to new pay deal with resident physicians

Alberta’s government has reached a tentative four-year compensation agreement for physicians in training, health minister Adrianna LaGrange announced Wednesday.

Oct 9, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

Why is home solar generation limited to personal use in Alberta?

Under Alberta rules, home electricity production can provide a break on bills, but not used as a money-maker

Oct 9, 2024 2:15 PM Read more >

Athabasca’s One Book, One Community program receives provincial award

Alice B. Donahue staff, volunteers, board members committed to continuing community-building through literature

Oct 9, 2024 12:39 PM Read more >

Charges against Westlock woman dismissed following trial

She still faces additional charges in separate incidents.

Oct 9, 2024 10:37 AM Read more >

A touching Terry Fox assembly in Fort Assiniboine

Riley Ronaasen and Tohar Peled were MCs at the Terry Fox assembly in honour of Terry Fox

Oct 9, 2024 8:36 AM Read more >

Smoke detectors reduces chances of dying in a fire by 50 per cent: Expert

In the past 16 years, Westlock County has had two house fires resulting in fatalities.

Oct 9, 2024 6:36 AM Read more >

OCTOBER 9 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 9, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Food and housing insecurity remain issues in Barrhead

FCSS staff update County of Barrhead council on first eight months of 2024

Oct 8, 2024 5:36 PM Read more >

Boyle RCMP release details of Oct. 6 active shooter alert

A false report of a possible active shooter in Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement Sunday night had police and locals on high alert

Oct 8, 2024 5:34 PM Read more >

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