Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

No one injured in Vega house fire

BARRHEAD - Fire destroyed a Vega home in a morning fire on Thursday, Sept. 19. Barrhead Regional Fire Services (BRFS) received a report of a structure fire at 7:54 a.m.

Sep 19, 2024 12:48 PM Read more >

Clyde amends land use bylaw to better define apartment building

The Village of Clyde amended its Land Use Bylaw to provide better clarity when it comes to development of multi-unit residential buildings.

Sep 19, 2024 10:56 AM Read more >

Athabasca councillors get first look at new community standards bylaw draft

Proposed legislation could replace three bylaws, two policies

Sep 19, 2024 8:53 AM Read more >

Barrhead cannabis store broken into, thousands in product stolen

Thousands of dollars of product taken from Rocky Mountain Roots in Sept.15 robbery

Sep 19, 2024 8:03 AM Read more >

Ahoy Matey! It's international talk like a pirate day Sept 19

Enjoy Sept 19 as ye raise th' sails and swashbuckle through yer day

Sep 19, 2024 6:15 AM Read more >

SEPTEMBER 19 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

Sep 19, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Athabasca County laments ‘gross spend’ on traffic count

Overly-specific motion tied admin hands, led to higher-than-expected fee

Sep 18, 2024 4:54 PM Read more >

RCMP arrest Mayerthorpe suspect

An emergency alert was issued on Sept. 17 after an armed robbery in Mayerthorpe

Sep 18, 2024 3:21 PM Read more >

Feds plan to give Jasper planning and development authority to help with rebuild

"By enabling the transfer of planning and development authorities to the municipality, it will make it possible to give the town of Jasper and businesses and residents more say to shape the future of the town."

Sep 18, 2024 3:11 PM Read more >