Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Barrhead Healthcare Centre ER will be closed for 14 hours starting at 5 p.m. on March 3

Mar 3, 2025 12:05 PM Read more >

Provincial funding still less than before, despite recent highs

Athabasca mayor weighs in on slowly declining provincial funds as municipality faces budget crunch

Mar 3, 2025 10:37 AM Read more >

Athabasca County seeks legal opinion in Multiplex funding dispute

Councillors concerned about protecting ratepayer investment, despite motion to match town’s reduced funding

Mar 3, 2025 8:37 AM Read more >

ADOPT A PET: Hello, I'm Pomelo!

Great West Media, in partnership with Second Chance Animal Rescue Society, brings you this feature highlighting a special pet that is in need of adoption.

Mar 3, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

MARCH 3 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

Mar 3, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

‘We’re here’: Victim services highlights changes since 2024 provincial remodel

Despite changes in supports, EARVSS has a ‘no wrong door’ approach

Mar 2, 2025 4:37 PM Read more >

Athabasca snowmobile trail still on track despite county concern

The Great Canadian Trail runs through most of the country but currently stops in Athabasca. The Athabasca River Runners are hoping to fix that

Mar 2, 2025 12:36 PM Read more >

You eat, they eat, Weat: Plamondon woman launches farm to table smartphone app

Weat Local Market connects consumers to community producers

Mar 2, 2025 10:36 AM Read more >

Heartwood act celebrating female pioneers on the guitar

Sue Foley’s “One Guitar Woman” act showcases early works of leading female figures on the instrument

Mar 2, 2025 8:36 AM Read more >

MARCH 2 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams