Westlock, Athabasca, Barrhead News

Councillor brings homeless shelter concerns forward

Athabasca town council further discusses housing society’s plans for temporary facility

Jun 16, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

New Westlock RCMP officer to help with mental health crises

RPACT program expanding in rural Alberta

Jun 16, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Athabasca Fish and Game sponsors youth camp

Record number of young hunters off to Narrow Lake Youth Camp

Jun 15, 2022 4:30 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Hold and secure at Westlock schools is over

RCMP say it “remains unclear what, if any offenses were committed, or if there was a risk to the community”

Jun 15, 2022 2:50 PM Read more >

Volunteers needed for Citizens on Patrol

Volunteer numbers down in Westlock since the pandemic began

Jun 15, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Westlock schools placed in hold and secure

Town reports Westlock RCMP have received a complaint of a suspicious man dressed in camo carrying a backpack; schools advised out of caution says Staff Sgt.

Jun 15, 2022 11:45 AM Read more >

Athabasca County surplus for 2021 nears 900K

Council approves 2021 audited financial statements

Jun 15, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

MLA proposes ban on farmland ownership by pension plans

Saskatchewan implemented similar prohibition back in 2015, prompting pension plans to look to Alberta to buy farmland

Jun 15, 2022 8:30 AM Read more >

Emmanuel Reformed Church, ARPA wants essential-service status

County of Barrhead councillors say it’s not in their jurisdiction

Jun 14, 2022 1:30 PM Read more >

Council balks at bringing down speed limit

Most streets in Athabasca will remain at 50 km/h after 5-2 vote

Jun 14, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

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