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Hoping to trap Alberta Trappers Association with joint bid

Town of Barrhead looks to partner with Ag society to present joint bid to the trappers association to host 2024 provincial trade show

Mar 21, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Calling Lake man gets three-and-a-half years in jail for brutal assault

Chester Gladue calls it a mistake and that he’s “trying to make some changes in his life”

Mar 21, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Municipality has yet to take a formal position on solar power project

Issue will be back in front of Westlock County council March 28

Mar 21, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Sharks and T-Birds competitive at provincials

St. Mary senior boys post 1-2 mark 1A provincials, while R.F. Staples’ senior girls go 2-2 at 3A championships

Mar 20, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Murder of Edmonton police officers “resonates” locally

Barrhead mayor, a 20-year RCMP vet, calls March 16 murder of EPS officers “just another needless tragedy”

Mar 20, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Investigation into RCMP shooting underway

Officer discharged their pistol March 11, but no one was injured

Mar 20, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Making a pitch for a council representative

Barrhead and District FCSS board reps meet with Woodlands Council to ask for one of their members to join their board

Mar 20, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Athabasca County councillors vote 5-4 to accept contentious water rates report

Councillors had directed administration in January to provide breakdown of costs associated with water system

Mar 20, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Town of Westlock hiking taxes by three per cent

The “average” homeowner will pay about $66.26 more in 2023, while business owners face roughly a $120 increase

Mar 20, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Rowing their way to success

Barrhead family competes at the indoor rowing provincial and world championships

Mar 19, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >