Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Clyde takes action against speeders in village

CLYDE – Speeders on 47 th Avenue and the village’s truck route will soon see another stop sign erected to slow down the traffic.

Sep 18, 2024 10:53 AM Read more >

Boil water advisory lifted for remaining areas in Jasper

Alberta Health Services (AHS) confirmed on Wednesday (Sept. 18) that satisfactory water quality has been restored for the remainder of Jasper, and boiling water is no longer required.

Sep 18, 2024 9:58 AM Read more >

Immigration program on pause in Barrhead

County manager says admin wants to take time to evaluate the Rural Renewal Stream program to determine whether the Barrhead municipalities should renew the program in 2025

Sep 18, 2024 8:53 AM Read more >

Town of Westlock extends Rural Renewal Program pause

AAIP launching new application process, Expression of Interest on Sept. 30

Sep 18, 2024 6:05 AM Read more >

SEPTEMBER 18 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 18, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Danielle Smith lays out $8.6-billion education spending plan to address growing student numbers

Alberta’s premier says the province’s fiscal position allows it to boost capital budget for new K-12 schools by roughly $6.5-billion from April’s budget

Sep 17, 2024 7:31 PM Read more >

Municipality's concerns over poor cellular coverage fall on deaf ears

Town of Barrhead council will look to the province to get cellular service provider to improve service

Sep 17, 2024 5:30 PM Read more >

SNEAK PEEK: Intermunicipal development, library levies and more on Boyle Council agenda

Discussion on international nurse housing to take place during the Sept. 18 meeting

Sep 17, 2024 4:47 PM Read more >

Hunting demographics changing says Barrhead association president

Joe Prociuk talks about the rise of archery and increased gender equality in the hunting world

Sep 17, 2024 4:13 PM Read more >

Jasper council cancelling taxes for uninhabitable properties, subject to provincial funding

Along with approving the conditional tax relief, council also requested the Government of Alberta provide funding to offset losses in core municipal revenue from 2024 to 2027.

Sep 17, 2024 3:46 PM Read more >