Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

R.F. Staples Thunder Alliance GSA speaks out after plebiscite results

Students vow to continue to fight for inclusion

Feb 29, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Misty Ridge Ski Hill Society asks county for financial assistance

Ski hill president and vice-president ask County of Barrhead for annual operational funding

Feb 29, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

R.F. Staples T-Birds win senior girls' basketball tournament

BCHS Gryphons earn bronze at Westlock tournament Feb. 23-24

Feb 29, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Oil and gas companies owe $250M in taxes to Alberta's rural municipalities

Oil and gas companies operating in rural Alberta municipalities now owe more than $252 million in unpaid municipal property taxes

Feb 29, 2024 6:15 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

Feb 29, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

SNEAK PEEK: Athabasca County Leap Day meeting

Grade 6 students joining council for yearly field trip and Q&A period

Feb 28, 2024 5:07 PM Read more >

Bombers lose a couple of nailbiters to Cold Lake

It was a disappointing three games for the Barrhead Bombers last weekend, earning one point, a 5-4 overtime loss at the Agrena on Feb. 24, in the first game of the two-game home and home series against the Cold Lake Aeros.

Feb 28, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Alberta's new rules on renewables jeopardizes millions in tax revenue: BRC

New rules announced on eve of Province's seven-month moratorium on renewable energy projects expiring

Feb 28, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

Athabascans' input wanted for new animal control bylaw

Draft bylaw includes language for abandoned animals, basic care requirements

Feb 28, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

UCP plans public consultation in Alberta on transgender policy changes

Provincial minister Devin Dreeshen says government officials in Alberta want to ensure they ‘get all these policies right.’

Feb 28, 2024 1:15 PM Read more >

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