Local News

UPDATE: Shane Getson locks in a second term

With all of the polling stations reporting, UCP incumbent posted a 9,000-vote win over Oneil Carlier

May 29, 2023 11:15 PM Read more >

Red Lions stand at 5-1 in the NCABL

Club hosts second-annual clinic for young players May 27

May 29, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Swan Hills residents return home

Mayor Craig Wilson thanks communities of Barrhead and Westlock for helping his residents in their time of need

May 29, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Pembina Hills anticipates $1.151M operating deficit in 2023-2024

Division budgeted for $2.5M deficit in 2022-2023 in a bid to draw down reserves

May 29, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Traffic offences up 1,629 per cent in Westlock

RCMP have dealt with 639 provincial traffic files for the first three months of 2023

May 29, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Ice Age fossil found during Athabasca Bridge construction

Horn fragment from juvenile bison now headed for a museum

May 29, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Indigenous crosswalk a go

Town of Barrhead approves Community Indigenous Committee request for crosswalk ahead of Indigenous Peoples Day festivities

May 28, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Northern Lakes College shows off dual-credit program

Athabasca County councillors hear presentation from college on the benefits for local students

May 28, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Town of Westlock seeks feedback from the business community

Online survey runs May 23 to June 13

May 28, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Athabasca-area mentorship program in need of volunteers

FCSS-ran Athabasca Mentorship Program works with Grade 3 and 4 students to improve self esteem, confidence, and other life skills

May 27, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >