Local News

Long-awaited utility rebates set to appear on July bills

Ratepayers can expect to see a $50 credit tagged onto their July, August and September utility bills.

Jun 22, 2022 2:25 PM Read more >

Plug pulled on electric vehicle chargers

Town of Barrhead councillors say cost of electricity is too prohibitive despite getting a grant for the charging units’ installation

Jun 22, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Work to start soon on Polymanth Playground refresh

Community services director says “it will be the new destination playground in Westlock”

Jun 22, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Barrhead Air Cadets host 71st annual Ceremonial Review

Promotions and awards presented to members of Barrhead #526 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron on June 14

Jun 21, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Athabasca District 4-H Beef Sale steers average $4.09 per pound

Four local clubs take part in first in-person beef sale and achievement day since 2019

Jun 21, 2022 4:30 PM Read more >

$1,000 donation to help youth get involved in golf

Barrhead Golf Club will be hosting Loreen Birnie Gummow Junior Golf Tournament in September

Jun 21, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

Flag raising another step toward reconciliation

Aspen View Public Schools hosts sacred ceremony with elders from Treaty 6 and Métis nation

Jun 21, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Province announces “major upgrades” for highways 44 and 18

Mayor hopes for work this year to Highway 44, while Transportation and MLA non-committal

Jun 21, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Rochester wants water and to tear down hazardous curling rink

Delegation asks Athabasca County to add the hamlet to the regional water line

Jun 20, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

New resources for rural police forces

Sgt. Bob Dodds said the new Regional Police and Crisis Teams will give rural police forces a much need resource

Jun 20, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >