Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Barrhead firefighters to help protect Red Earth Creek

Province asks Barrhead for equipment and personal to join Red Earth East Fire Complex as well as to help in the efforts battling the Swan Hills fire

May 30, 2025 10:48 AM Read more >

Barrhead wins its first NCABL game of the season

Orioles narrowly miss out sweeping doubleheader, losing second game in extra inning

May 30, 2025 9:13 AM Read more >

PHOTOS: Lacrosse night in Westlock

May 30, 2025 7:30 AM Read more >

MAY 30 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

May 30, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

BREAKING: Westlock County issues a local state of emergency

After an evacuation order was issued near Hubert Lake Wildland Provincial Park, the county of Westlock has declared a local state of emergency.

May 29, 2025 9:02 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Severe Thunderstorm warning in effect from Athabasca to Westlock

Winds up to 120 km/h registered in the area

May 29, 2025 7:50 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Evacuation ordered near Hubert Lake Wildland Provincial Park due to wildfire

The alert was issued by Westlock County at 7:03 p.m. on May 29 through Alberta Emergency Alert

May 29, 2025 7:32 PM Read more >

Hubert Lake Wildfire update: fire out of control

The fire in the Hubert Lake Wildland Provincial Park has been classified as out of control. The wildfire has grown to 600 ha in size. The affected area is 12 km west of Fawcett and 19 km north of Vega.

May 29, 2025 2:39 PM Read more >

In the old and with the new: Acting H.A.K leadership wants to honour past, plan for future

Two-woman team heading up Smoky Lake School putting feminine leadership into action

May 29, 2025 1:25 PM Read more >

Athabasca County tentatively approves lakeside solar light

North Skeleton Lake Community Association paying for and maintaining light, which still needs formal approval from county council

May 29, 2025 10:49 AM Read more >

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