Local News

Former councillor, Blue Ridge firefighter presented Platinum Jubilee Medal

Dave Jackson recognized for contributions to community of Blue Ridge and Woodlands County

Mar 10, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Athabasca man caught with sawed-off .22 receives conditional sentence

James Donald Bell pleads guilty to careless use/storage and possession of a prohibited/restricted weapon

Mar 10, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Hamlet mowing grant shelved, scholarship program tweaked

Westlock County taking over mowing of all county-owned properties

Mar 10, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Lock it or lose it

Following a handful of vehicle thefts in Westlock, RCMP remind residents not to leave their vehicles running with the keys inside

Mar 9, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Council wants more information on medical assistance calls

Town of Barrhead councillors want admin to find out how many calls ambulance crews go to in the town and county

Mar 9, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Man serves 68 days in jail for theft of truck

Ethan Alexander Redding, 26, pleads guilty to possession of stolen property over $5,000 and flight from police

Mar 9, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Maddie Storvold to share folk traditions in Westlock

Edmonton-based folk artist wraps 2022-2023 CATS season March 10

Mar 9, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Steelers move on to third round of playoffs

Barrhead outscores Mayerthorpe 12-6 in two game playoff series

Mar 8, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Town of Barrhead council to invite newspaper rep to explain the impact of the EPR

Councillor says municipality needs to support local newspapers in battle against the EPR

Mar 8, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Athabasca chamber elects Rick Baksza as new president

Baksza hopes to build on success of “the amazing groups in years prior”

Mar 8, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >