Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Woman handed 30 days for hitting teenager twice with wooden stick

Court heard that she got into an argument with the teen and used a wooden stick to hit the girl twice.

Jul 30, 2024 5:31 PM Read more >

Jasper evacuees to receive one-time payments from Canadian Red Cross

Jasper evacuees can receive $750 per household starting July 31 from the Red Cross and can also apply for Provincial financial relief.

Jul 30, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

Jasper National Park reservations cancellations extended to Sept. 3

Park still closed with no estimated reopening date

Jul 30, 2024 4:05 PM Read more >

Westlock high school student headed to basketball nationals in B.C.

Anna Ewasiw attributes much of her success to her mother’s unwavering support and the opportunities provided to her by her coach in Edmonton.

Jul 30, 2024 1:31 PM Read more >

County reduces fire ban to restriction, FPA lifts ban entirely

Change comes following cooler weather, rain

Jul 30, 2024 1:13 PM Read more >

Communities in Bloom Competition judging complete

Communities in Bloom provides beneficial initiatives to the community through greenery around town, conservation, environmental impacts and generous initiatives

Jul 30, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Warmer weather may increase activity of Jasper wildfires

Environment Canada forecasts temperatures in the mid-20s with a mix of sun and cloud plus a chance of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday. The weather will become sunny and clear for the remainder of the week with temperatures reaching around 30 C.

Jul 30, 2024 10:34 AM Read more >

Boyle prepares to host future doctors and nurses in October

Post-secondary skills competition bringing 30 students to Athabasca, Boyle for shadowing, community engagement

Jul 30, 2024 9:05 AM Read more >

‘It’s all in the ash now but the memories will never burn,’ says Jasper wildfire evacuee

“There was a bit of a rushed panic amongst everyone and I didn’t have time to grab as much as I wanted. It was survival really at that point. It was food, gas, water."

Jul 30, 2024 8:15 AM Read more >