Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Barrhead man who pleaded guilty to stabbing awaits sentencing

Accused also pleaded guilty to three breach charges

Apr 17, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

What happened to the Town of Athabasca sign?

If you noticed the welcome sign south of highway 2 is down, we did too

Apr 17, 2024 6:15 AM Read more >

APRIL 17 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

Apr 17, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Province boosts operating funding for Bonnyville and Barrhead housing providers

The Lakeland Lodge and Housing Foundation and the the Barrhead & District Social Housing Association is is getting more money from the province to maintain housing units.

Apr 16, 2024 5:35 PM Read more >

Councillor concerns over conflict of interest in Athabasca County

A proposed donation to community event sparks debate around table

Apr 16, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

THEY SAID IT: Rotary donation sparks debate in county chambers

A donation of gravel caused tension between councillors around the optics of conflicts of interest

Apr 16, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Town of Barrhead mill rate to increase by two per cent

Residential property owners can expect a $15 increase, for non-residential a $28 bump for every $100,000 in assessment

Apr 16, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

Data shows Alberta has record drug poisoning deaths, but no increase in rates of addiction

Alberta's toxic drug death toll has been blamed on a worsening "addiction crisis," but data shows no increase in substance use disorders over last decade.

Apr 16, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >