Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Pembina Hills increases funding for school councils to attend ASCA conference

Board doubles allowance from $2,000 to $5,000

Mar 1, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Celebrate World Hearing Day with HearingLife: Love Your Ears, Keep Being You!

SPONSORED CONTENT – March 3rd marks a significant day on our calendars - it's World Hearing Day!

Mar 1, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and road cams

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

Mar 1, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Remembering Claire Leveque, 24-year-old murdered in Scotland

R.F. Staples teacher shares memories of slain Westlock woman

Feb 29, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Alberta budget 2024: Province projects a $376 million surplus while still borrowing money

The province projects a meager surplus in its 2024 budget, and funding will not keep pace with Alberta’s growing population

Feb 29, 2024 4:50 PM Read more >

'It's good to know where you come from': Amber Valley celebrates Black History Month

The history of the largest, longest-lasting, and northernmost Black settlement in Alberta was celebrated by locals and the Royal Canadian Mint in honour of Black History Month

Feb 29, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Alberta budget 2024: Vaping, tobacco and electric vehicle taxes

Alberta is introducing new taxes in the provincial budget, with vaping, tobacco, and electric vehicles getting dinged.

Feb 29, 2024 3:40 PM Read more >

Alberta Budget 2024: Health spending climbs to $26 billion, 4.4% increase

With an eye on "refocusing Alberta's health care system," Alberta's 2024 budget adds $1.1 billion in health spending

Feb 29, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Resource guide gets funding boost from county

County of Barrhead approves $1,000 donation to off-set cost of community group publishing community recreation and activity program guide