Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Medical professionals adding voice to outcry over trans rights

BARRHEAD – It didn’t take long for medical professionals to speak out after Premier Danielle Smith announced upcoming policy changes to the way transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth will be able to access gender affirming care.

Feb 24, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

SA Photo: Family Day Fun in Westlock

Feb 23, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

WATCH: Thunder Alliance GSA reacts to plebiscite results

Thunder Alliance GSA members devastated by plebiscite results

Feb 23, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Keep councils ‘free of political vitriol,’ Alberta municipalities tell province

Political parties have no place in Alberta's municipal politics said Alberta Municipalities President Tyler Gandam at a press event Feb. 22.

Feb 23, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

Boyle’s Robyn Jackson named winner of 2023 Community Spirit Award

Jackson commended for volunteer efforts in 4-H programs across county

Feb 23, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

'My heart is heavy': Westlock Mayor Jon Kramer on plebiscite results banning Pride crosswalks

Jon Kramer and council are "deeply disappointed but not discouraged.”

Feb 23, 2024 1:25 PM Read more >

Drones coming to Barrhead RCMP this year

Will be used as ‘first responder’ for police, says interim CO

Feb 23, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Athabasca County issues Fire Advisory

Non-essential heavy burning not allowed due to current precipitation levels

Feb 23, 2024 11:57 AM Read more >

$3.8 million will be distributed to Alberta municipalities for first responders

In total, $3.8 million will be distributed through the MFR Program to participating fire departments, urban, remote and rural municipalities and Indigenous communities.

Feb 23, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >

Police discuss best ways to keep rural properties safe from crime

RCMP jumpstart town halls with digital information session

Feb 23, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

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