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Evacuees able to return home May 7

Evacuees able to return home May 7

Residents living near Range Road 214 and 215, north of Township Road 674, but south of the Athabasca River were originally evacuated late May 4.
More kids will be able to ride the school bus for free

More kids will be able to ride the school bus for free

Pembina Hills braces for potential spike in in-town bussing requests
Mountie Park caboose making one final trip

Mountie Park caboose making one final trip

Town of Westlock has donated the piece to the Alberta Railway Museum and is paying $2,500 to move it there
Bolloque Lake fire “being held”

Bolloque Lake fire “being held”

Westlock County Fire Services still remain on standby to provide help at scene of 188-hectare blaze
Athabasca RCMP unveil new initiative to dial back property crime

Athabasca RCMP unveil new initiative to dial back property crime

Police aim to “target harden” properties to reduce crimes of opportunity
Woodlands County turns down RV resort owner’s request for riverfront land in Fort Assiniboine

Woodlands County turns down RV resort owner’s request for riverfront land in Fort Assiniboine

Majority of residents who attended March 28 open house were opposed to potential expansion of campground
RCMP promise enforcement of Highway 44 construction zones

RCMP promise enforcement of Highway 44 construction zones

Work slated to start this week
Bolloque Lake fire being contained

Bolloque Lake fire being contained

Westlock County Fire Services remain on standby to provide help
Town of Barrhead approves Pride crosswalk in record time

Town of Barrhead approves Pride crosswalk in record time

Mayor Dave McKenzie halts presentation with motion to approve crosswalk
Athabasca CPO handed out more than $8K in tickets in March

Athabasca CPO handed out more than $8K in tickets in March

In total, $22,444 in tickets has been handed out in 2023
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