Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Staff cuts will affect hundreds of Alberta kids with disabilities, parents say

Recent layoffs of caseworkers in the provinces Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program will likely affect hundreds of families and add to what advocates say is an “exceedingly long” waitlist to access supports.

Sep 16, 2024 8:23 AM Read more >

ADOPT A PET: Hello, I'm Minnie!

Town and Country Today, in partnership with Second Chance Animal Rescue Society, brings you this feature highlighting a special pet that is in need of adoption.

Sep 16, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Athabasca Friendship Centre eager for start of educational programming

Student-focused teaching ties into greater Reconciliation mandate

Sep 16, 2024 6:19 AM Read more >

SEPTEMBER 16 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 16, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Pembina Hills School Division sees increase in enrolment numbers

There are about 100 more students this year, according to Superintendent Brett Cooper.

Sep 15, 2024 5:18 PM Read more >

Case against man facing attempted murder charge back in Westlock court

He was arrested last month after a brief manhunt.

Sep 15, 2024 1:17 PM Read more >

Heartwood Folk Club eager for fall season to start

Four-show season features two Juno award winners, and Canada’s ‘Queen of Americana’

Sep 15, 2024 11:17 AM Read more >

Westlock Library hosts event using BillionGraves app at Westlock Cemetery

Local project helps document and preserve family history

Sep 15, 2024 9:16 AM Read more >

Report finds $2.29 billion bridge infrastructure deficit in rural Alberta

Substantial investments from the province are needed to prevent the deterioration of thousands of Alberta’s bridges, according to a report from the Rural Municipalities of Alberta.

Sep 15, 2024 8:15 AM Read more >