Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Fall is the perfect time to tidy up an acreage

Fire safety starts with small maintenance says Athabasca’s regional fire chief

Sep 11, 2024 9:28 AM Read more >

‘Geographically diverse’ civilian policing board will not ignore rural interests, says deputy premier

Alberta is consistently about 400 RCMP officers, short of its authorization for 1,900 of them.

Sep 11, 2024 9:20 AM Read more >

Barrhead art community to celebrate Month of the Artist

The Barrhead Art Club encourages everyone to try art for the joy of it. With September being the Month of the artist is it is a great time to appreciate art and try doing some art

Sep 11, 2024 6:27 AM Read more >

SEPTEMBER 11 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 11, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Jasper council hears providing temporary housing for all without homes not possible

Town council in Jasper, Alta., heard Tuesday it won't be possible to secure temporary housing for everyone who lost their homes in a devastating wildfire in July.

Sep 10, 2024 6:53 PM Read more >

Westlock County residents voice support for proposed pet bylaw

The bylaw is still in its draft stages having passed first reading in June with the county now asking for public input at open houses.

Sep 10, 2024 5:27 PM Read more >

Alberta premier Smith defends sharing public policy plans at members-only UCP events

Premier Danielle Smith is defending making a string of policy announcements at private United Conservative Party events, saying Albertans shouldn't be surprised by her agenda.

Sep 10, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >

PHAC explains reason for pulling COVID-19 vaccines before new ones approved

The Public Health Agency of Canada says it asked provinces to get rid of existing COVID-19 vaccines to avoid confusion with new formulations that will have the same drug identification number.

Sep 10, 2024 1:55 PM Read more >

Truckey elected chair of Pembina Hills School Division

A new chairperson, Trustee David Truckey, for the Pembina Hills School Board has been elected. Trustee Judy Lefebvre was elected Vice-Chairperson after holding the seat of chairperson for the last 3 years.

Sep 10, 2024 1:26 PM Read more >