Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Parental Rights announcement met with derision, scepticism

Local pride groups aren’t buying what Danielle Smith is selling

Feb 25, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

First student rep asks for more out of classroom experiences

Aspen View Public Schools asked, and EPC student voice rep Maya Zimmer delivered

Feb 25, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

County of Barrhead writes off old firefighting services invoice

Most accounts taken off the municipality’s books are for Barrhead Regional Fire Services responses to vehicle fires

Feb 24, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Barrhead RCMP to focus on repeat offenders

Town councillors sign off on bail-breach strategy

Feb 24, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Town collaborates with neighbouring municipalities on regional emergency framework

Framework determine regional emergency response

Feb 24, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Athabasca designers reach creative solutions stage

Members of the Athabasca Design Lab gathered in-person to begin generating solutions

Feb 24, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Hoping for Alberta Transportation minister’s ear

Woodland County councillors accept tentative meeting with Devin Dreeshen at RMA to plead case for more airport funding

Feb 24, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Federal housing fund 'only for the most ambitious communities in Canada'

“There will come a point the fund will be exhausted. We’ve been very clear from the get-go, this particular fund is only for the most ambitious communities in Canada,”

Feb 24, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

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 >