Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

New inter-municipal committee aims to improve communication

County of Barrhead councillors instruct admin to begin work on new bylaw to form a new joint committee with the town

Sep 9, 2024 11:44 AM Read more >

Jail time for accused who took Westlock RCMP on high-speed chase

He took Westlock RCMP on a high-speed chase through rural roads while driving a stolen Chevrolet truck.

Sep 9, 2024 9:44 AM Read more >

ADOPT A PET: Hello, I'm Cherry!

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 9, 2024 8:01 AM Read more >

Over half of Albertans struggling to meet daily expenses

51 per cent of Albertans say rising costs are greatly affecting their ability to meet day-to-day expenses, more than in any other province and six points higher than the national average.

Sep 9, 2024 7:35 AM Read more >

Barrhead Bowling strikes lighting up the lanes

Blue Heron Bowling Alley starts its bowling league season on September 9

Sep 9, 2024 6:44 AM Read more >

SEPTEMBER 9 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 9, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Calling Lake incident resolved

Woman taken into custody following heavy police presence

Sep 8, 2024 10:57 PM Read more >

Suicide continues to be a leading cause of death in most ages

Northern region sees more deaths each year than any other part of the province

Sep 8, 2024 5:42 PM Read more >

Devastating Jasper wildfire now listed as under control, Parks Canada says

JASPER, ALTA. — Nearly seven weeks since a wildfire forced the evacuation of Jasper National Park and burned nearly a third of the townsite's structures, Parks Canada says the blaze is now officially under control.

Sep 8, 2024 5:40 PM Read more >