Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

RCMP announce investigation into Calling Lake community lockdown

Reports of an armed individual resulted in two-hour emergency protocols in school, public areas April 11

Apr 17, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Culture wars feed Alberta's rising classroom aggression: report

Within the last year, half of Alberta teachers and 75 per cent of school leaders said they have experienced some form of aggression.

Apr 17, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Fortis planning April 18 power outage north of Athabasca

North of the river all the way to Calling Lake will be without power for three hours Thursday morning

Apr 17, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Icy commute on Highway 33

Apr 17, 2024 9:58 AM Read more >

Barrhead man who pleaded guilty to stabbing awaits sentencing

Accused also pleaded guilty to three breach charges

Apr 17, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

What happened to the Town of Athabasca sign?

If you noticed the welcome sign south of highway 2 is down, we did too

Apr 17, 2024 6:15 AM Read more >

APRIL 17 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

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

Apr 17, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Province boosts operating funding for Bonnyville and Barrhead housing providers

The Lakeland Lodge and Housing Foundation and the the Barrhead & District Social Housing Association is is getting more money from the province to maintain housing units.

Apr 16, 2024 5:35 PM Read more >

Councillor concerns over conflict of interest in Athabasca County

A proposed donation to community event sparks debate around table

Apr 16, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

THEY SAID IT: Rotary donation sparks debate in county chambers

A donation of gravel caused tension between councillors around the optics of conflicts of interest

Apr 16, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

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