Local News

Pembina Hills now expecting $1.5M operating deficit at end of year, down from original estimate of $2.2M

Shutdown of schools in March actually resulted in $400K in savings for division

Jul 1, 2020 6:25 AM Read more >

First and second readings passed on Pembina Hills electoral ward bylaw

Pembina Hills will save estimated $20,000 per year by eliminating one trustee

Jun 30, 2020 11:25 AM Read more >

Rural residents want address confusion to end

Emergency vehicles end up at the wrong address since rural addressing implemented

Jun 30, 2020 6:24 AM Read more >

Resident reports attempted credit card scam

Biweekly RCMP crime stats inching back to pre-COVID levels

Jun 29, 2020 1:22 PM Read more >

Suspect in Fort Assiniboine break-and-enter remains at large

Public warned not to approach Bradley Duff, as he may be armed and dangerous

Jun 29, 2020 12:51 PM Read more >

Two-thirds vote no on separate school system for Athabasca

Almost 87 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot

Jun 29, 2020 11:22 AM Read more >

County road woes

County of Barrhead council briefs, June 16

Jun 29, 2020 6:12 AM Read more >

Western States Hockey League (WSHL) pulls plug on 2020/21 season

League commissioner and Barrhead Bombers owner says it wasn’t a decision they wanted to make, it was necessary

Jun 28, 2020 11:07 AM Read more >

Long time employee retires from Town of Athabasca

Kolach leaves with great memories after 36 years

Jun 28, 2020 6:29 AM Read more >

Local student hoping to repeat international art win

Korth took top spot in a contest endorsed by Robert Bateman

Jun 27, 2020 4:46 PM Read more >