Local News

Westlock and Barrhead under snowfall warning

Heavy snow is expected Sunday evening and overnight, with a total of 10 to 20 cm expected to fall in the communities overnight.

Feb 25, 2024 5:21 PM Read more >

Property crime down in Athabasca, persons crime rises

RCMP preview quarterly numbers, alongside upcoming sessions for community engagement and feedback

Feb 25, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Westlock residents come together after plebiscite vote at block party

Two-hour event welcomed both sides of plebiscite vote

Feb 25, 2024 4:31 PM Read more >

Looking back at Rural Renewal Stream’s first year

A full year later, Rural Renewal Stream still waiting for its first candidate's arrival

Feb 25, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Parental Rights announcement met with derision, scepticism

Local pride groups aren’t buying what Danielle Smith is selling

Feb 25, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

First student rep asks for more out of classroom experiences

Aspen View Public Schools asked, and EPC student voice rep Maya Zimmer delivered

Feb 25, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

County of Barrhead writes off old firefighting services invoice

Most accounts taken off the municipality’s books are for Barrhead Regional Fire Services responses to vehicle fires

Feb 24, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Barrhead RCMP to focus on repeat offenders

Town councillors sign off on bail-breach strategy

Feb 24, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Town collaborates with neighbouring municipalities on regional emergency framework

Framework determine regional emergency response

Feb 24, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Athabasca designers reach creative solutions stage

Members of the Athabasca Design Lab gathered in-person to begin generating solutions

Feb 24, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >