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Boyle RCMP to host town halls in Grassland, Wandering River and Boyle

Sgt. Dennis Properzi plans to discuss RCMP priorities, and take feedback about community concerns

Apr 10, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Westlock County wants FCSS to explain funding request

Organization asking local munis to chip an addition $30K in 2023

Apr 10, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Take Back Alberta holds recruitment meetings in Barrhead and Westlock

Founder and party captain lay out plan for defeating NDP via grassroots organizing

Apr 10, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Athabasca Legion looks to fund new mural five years after original removed

Previous one removed due to the “disrespectful” state it was left in due to the elements

Apr 9, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Barrhead FCSS Society receives $65K in provincial grants for food bank operations, supplies

Province had previously announced $20 million over two years to support Alberta food banks last November

Apr 9, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Youth Unlimited hold successful fundraiser

April 1 event the first fundraiser for organization since COVID-19

Apr 9, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Athabasca Archives asks county to include them as budget line item

Archivist Margaret Anderson tells councillors on March 30 that archives are nearing capacity and may need extra space

Apr 8, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Climbing stairs for a cause

Four Barrhead firefighters prepare to climb the stairs of Calgary’s tallest tower to raise money for cancer

Apr 8, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Westlock gets thumbs up on financial statements

Town in “good financial position” as annual audit presented March 27

Apr 8, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Excel Ranches bulls average $5,991

Thirty-fifth annual sale held March 9

Apr 7, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >