Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

These 10 places have the fastest rising rents in Alberta

Average rent in many municipalities far outpaced general rate of inflation

Jan 4, 2024 10:45 AM Read more >

Town of Athabasca approves 2024 budgets

Late announcement of increased provincial funding a boon to budget decisions

Jan 4, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Alberta reviewing electricity market ahead of reforms with aim of ensuring affordable, reliable power

Utilities and Affordability Minister Nathan Neudorf says rapid global change requires a more hands-on approach, while the province grapples with the transition to less carbon-intensive energy

Jan 4, 2024 6:45 AM Read more >

RCMP report lower crime rates, drunk driving spikes

RCMP are seeing impaired drivers coming off their work shifts rather than coming home from the bar

Jan 3, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Boyle Library shares successes of 2023

Free membership, extended hours, and hope to new residents cited as achievements

Jan 3, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Hoping to build on bicentennial

Fort Assiniboine Bicentennial Planning Committee asks to keep remainder of county bicentennial funds

Jan 2, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

County of Barrhead councillors approve 2024 interim budget

Approval of final budget and the setting of the mill rate expected in early April

Jan 2, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Athabasca Fire Chief reflects on Jackfish Lake fire

Travis Shalapay reflects on some lessons learned in the largest fire of the last five years

Jan 2, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Pembina Hills to bring back fall break in November 2024

Pembina Hills trustees approve 2024-2025 calendar at Dec. 13 meeting

Jan 2, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

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