Westlock, Athabasca, Barrhead News

Free permit allows you to cut your own Christmas tree in Alberta

A Personal Use Forest Products Permit (PUFPP) allows up to three trees to be harvested from designated areas on Crown land.

Dec 2, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

Setting a shoebox record for the fifth straight year

Barrhead area residents donate over 1,200 shoeboxes to Operation Christmas Child

Dec 2, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

City bees smarter than country ones, finds study

Bigger brains needed for urban living when it comes to bees

Dec 2, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Tri-River Health Neighbourhood seeks input from Boyle

Representatives presented the ask for members to village councillors

Dec 1, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Christmas tree shortage not as great as feared says Alberta supplier

Owner of Mountain View Christmas Trees says it's best to shop early to get the perfect tree this Christmas.

Dec 1, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

County approves cash for snowmaking

County of Barrhead councillors debate whether to help fund a ski hill make snow

Dec 1, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Cram-A-Cruiser brings in nearly 400 lbs of food donations

Westlock County enforcement services collected donations outside Sobeys Nov. 24

Dec 1, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Power in Numbers: How small communities can deal with big business

Nov. 23 Science Outreach talk highlights how small communities can successfully oppose environmentally risky projects

Dec 1, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

High likelihood of active northern lights around Alberta tonight

There is a high possibility of seeing the northern lights tonight.

Nov 30, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >

EPC’s Little Women a heartwarming opening to Christmas

ATHABASCA – After months of hard work, the 14-student cast of Edwin Parr Composite School’s Little Women senior high theatre production can have a breather, confident they put on a strong show. The cast started with three plays Nov. 30

Nov 30, 2023 3:54 PM Read more >