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Catalytic converter thefts on the rise

Catalytic converter thefts on the rise

Barrhead RCMP have received nine reports since the start of 2023
Students get hands-on healthcare skills

Students get hands-on healthcare skills

Athabasca's mayor hopes the first-time event will “plant the seed” of interest in the healthcare field
Police confirm Old Timers Cabin fire was arson

Police confirm Old Timers Cabin fire was arson

RCMP asking for tips regarding the early-morning Jan. 31 blaze that gutted the cabin
Barrhead Skating Club hosts annual carnival at Agrena March 18

Barrhead Skating Club hosts annual carnival at Agrena March 18

Theme this year was "A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock n' Roll"
Athabasca County council approves re-zoning request from Athabasca Acres RV Resort

Athabasca County council approves re-zoning request from Athabasca Acres RV Resort

Land-use bylaw amended to re-zone land from agricultural use to recreational use
Westlock County rejects Larkspur land request

Westlock County rejects Larkspur land request

Summer village looking to build a park on land adjacent to its eastern border
U16B Pembina Pursuit crowned provincial champions

U16B Pembina Pursuit crowned provincial champions

Championship is the first for the Pembina Ringette Association
Honouring a fallen brother and friend

Honouring a fallen brother and friend

First-ever Nic Bourgeois Memorial Hockey Tournament held in Fort Assiniboine
Athabasca County to increase patrols by peace officers at waste transfer sites

Athabasca County to increase patrols by peace officers at waste transfer sites

Waste commission planning to take additional steps to deter thieves, such as removing electronic waste, metals and paints
Inaugural Home Time Hockey Tournament a huge hit

Inaugural Home Time Hockey Tournament a huge hit

Funds raised at March 17-19 event will go to upgrades to the Rotary Trail