Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

BREAKING: Emergency alert issued, Albertans asked to immediately reduce power to avoid rotating outages

"Reducing peak electricity demand through province-wide conservation will minimize the high potential for rotating outages this evening," a statement on the AESO website said.

Jan 13, 2024 7:03 PM Read more >

County of Barrhead renews waste transfer station maintenance agreement

Contract renewal spawns discussions about when agreements need to be retendered

Jan 13, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Stay fire-smart during the cold snap in Alberta this weekend

Don't leave portable heaters unattended, warns fire prevention officer Mike Bos.

Jan 13, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Several Westlock events and activities cancelled due to extreme cold

Eastglen outdoor skating rink shack also closed

Jan 12, 2024 5:25 PM Read more >

David Truckey 'very excited' to be back on Westlock council

Truckey sworn in as councillor Jan. 12

Jan 12, 2024 3:47 PM Read more >

School buses cancelled in Pembina Hills, Aspen View

ATHABASCA/BARRHEAD/WESTLOCK - Due to the extremely low temperatures, all buses were cancelled in Aspen View Public Schools and the Pembina Hills School Division today, Jan. 12.

Jan 12, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Quaker cereals and granola bars recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

OTTAWA — Quaker Canada is announcing a voluntary recall of more than three dozen types of cereals and granola bars due to possible exposure to salmonella.

Jan 12, 2024 10:45 AM Read more >

Barrhead Steelers honour long-time volunteer

Steve Bala receives BMHA Long Term Service Award award for his 25+ years with the Steelers

Jan 12, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Athabasca RCMP kick off Operation Cold Start ahead of cold snap

The annual awareness campaign started Jan. 6, days before extreme cold warnings issued

Jan 12, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

BREAKING: Aspen View cancels Jan. 12 school buses, schools still open

Friday will dip down to -45 C

Jan 11, 2024 5:17 PM Read more >