Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

County of Barrhead drivers like to speed, says new CPO

Speeding and other traffic offences make up the majority of 2024 CPO's files

May 17, 2024 5:02 PM Read more >

Westlock RCMP warn of rise in ‘grandparent’ scams

Residents have been approached by fake lawyer asking for money to bail out loved one

May 17, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Wet weather expected for May long weekend

Rain in forecast for Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock

May 17, 2024 2:23 PM Read more >

Medical calls still on the rise for town firefighters

Athabasca chief says department searching for new volunteers and new training methods

May 17, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Wildrose REA holds AGM to a capacity crowd

Wildrose Rural Electrification Association Ltd. (WRREA) held its Annual General Meeting at the Westlock Memorial Hall on April 18, with a full-capacity crowd of members and staff in attendance.

May 17, 2024 9:05 AM Read more >

PHOTO GALLERY: Tough start to Barrhead Orioles' season

May 17, 2024 6:15 AM Read more >

MAY 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

May 17, 2024 5:02 AM Read more >

New Barrhead County building not your childhood Lego set

County of Barrhead councillors award $400,000 contract for Lego concrete walled salt and sand storage building

May 16, 2024 4:58 PM Read more >

Alberta RCMP will target unsafe driving on Victoria Day long weekend

"In 2023, the Alberta RCMP removed 7,707 impaired drivers from provincial roadways, an average of 21 impaired drivers per day."

May 16, 2024 1:35 PM Read more >

Rental kits for aspiring birders coming to Athabasca

Alice B. Donahue Library and Archives soon-to-be home for three kits

May 16, 2024 12:56 PM Read more >

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