Local News

County of Barrhead proceeding with $1.3 million road construction program in 2020

Councillors debate whether or not to wait for completion of IDP before rebuilding two miles along Range Road 22

Feb 25, 2020 3:26 PM Read more >

Town of Athabasca voice concerns regarding provincial highways

MLA met with councillors at a special Feb. 11 meeting

Feb 25, 2020 12:04 PM Read more >

Locals get wise to online rental scam

Phony landlord asked for cash deposits and personal information

Feb 25, 2020 7:17 AM Read more >

Past trauma no longer rules Theo Fleury’s life

Former NHL star shares his story of hope, healing and recovery at Feb. 21 “Playing with Fire” event

Feb 24, 2020 3:06 PM Read more >

Boyle Chamber of Commerce facing dissolution

Emergency elections will be held Feb. 27

Feb 24, 2020 12:01 PM Read more >

Go Fund Me page set up for frostbite victim

Long-time friend says Derek Lamoriss will have a lot of medical expenses to deal with following the amputation of part of his leg

Feb 24, 2020 7:25 AM Read more >

Town makes changes to Surveillance Camera Rebate Program

Annual allocation reduced to $1,000 from $2,500

Feb 23, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

County of Barrhead denies tax exemption request

Blue Heron asked for exemption on rural property they purchased to host a client who must live alone

Feb 23, 2020 12:20 PM Read more >

More money promised for classrooms

Actual funding figures won’t be provided until province’s 2020 budget is released Feb. 27

Feb 23, 2020 7:21 AM Read more >

Deheer takes third run at Green Party leadership

AWC chair also sought top post in 2017 and 2018

Feb 22, 2020 3:21 PM Read more >