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“Anomalies” found at northern Alberta residential school site

“Anomalies” found at northern Alberta residential school site

Kapawe’no First Nation announce findings at former residential school
Blazers bring back banner to Boyle

Blazers bring back banner to Boyle

U15s win two straight against Lloydminster for Tier 5 championship
Barrhead firefighters donate old gear to Ukraine

Barrhead firefighters donate old gear to Ukraine

Private plane will transport donations from Alberta fire departments to Europe
Magnificent River Rats Festival to be bigger and better

Magnificent River Rats Festival to be bigger and better

Organizers book headliners for 25th anniversary event, expect sell-out July 1-2
Pedersen’s PHA case over to March 30

Pedersen’s PHA case over to March 30

Another pre-trial conference slated for March 25
Province tables legislation that requires Minister's approval for face mask and vaccine bylaws

Province tables legislation that requires Minister's approval for face mask and vaccine bylaws

The Government of Alberta tabled Bill 4 - the Municipal Government (Face Mask and Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Bylaws) Amendment Act, on Tuesday afternoon.
Westlock mayor calls out premier on proposed changes to MGA

Westlock mayor calls out premier on proposed changes to MGA

Ralph Leriger says Jason Kenney’s mask mandate flip-flop is “political theatre and gamesmanship at its very worst”
Town seeks meeting with Grand Union owner

Town seeks meeting with Grand Union owner

Hotel has been closed since last fall, but is still used by those seeking shelter
Clarity expected today on health-measures legislation

Clarity expected today on health-measures legislation

The Province is expected to give clarity this afternoon around proposed changes to the Municipal Government Act that would prevent municipalities in part from enacting their own COVID restrictions. Read more below and watch for further coverage following the Provincial press conference this afternoon.
Alberta rural communities populations on the decline

Alberta rural communities populations on the decline

Barrhead CAOs say federal census numbers will have little impact on current year’s budget
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