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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 >

Town of Westlock starts municipal development plan review

Five-step process to start this spring

Mar 8, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Chamber partners with area schools for trade show and career fair

April 26 event in Westlock will feature local businesses and post-secondary schools and organizations

Mar 7, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Budget 2023 not over-spending but addressing ‘critical needs’ of Albertans, says MLA

Provincial budget projects $70.7 billion in revenue and $68.28 billion in expenses, leaving Alberta $2.4 billion in the black

Mar 7, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >