Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Ten communities make up half of RCMP overdose response calls in Alberta

Alberta RCMP responded to twice as many suspected drug overdoses between January and November of 2023 than in all of 2022.

Jan 2, 2024 7:15 AM Read more >

Sniffing out job as Barrhead's top cop

Sgt. Colin Hack of the RCMP Dog Services named Barrhead's new RCMP Detachment commander

Dec 31, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Councillors extend ag society Agrena facility-use agreement

Ag society asks for extension to give them the option to submit bid to host WRA finals

Dec 30, 2023 1:04 PM Read more >

Athabasca County gives thumbs up to revised fire services bylaw

Final approval comes after complete fire services policy overhaul in 2022

Dec 30, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Gas tax returns Jan.1 in Alberta, so fill up

A nine cents per litre fuel tax will be added to the price at the pump effective New Year's Day.

Dec 29, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

Boyle Fitness Centre reports profitable year

Village gym financials show positive outlook after COVID uncertainty

Dec 29, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Christmas baby has a Christmas baby of her own

Clyde resident Deleen Sawchyn delivers a healthy baby girl on her 27th birthday

Dec 29, 2023 2:13 PM Read more >

No injuries in early morning fire

BARRHEAD - Five minutes longer, and it would have been a tragedy. That is how Barrhead Regional Fire Services (BRFS) chief Gary Hove described a fire that broke out in a 51 st Street residence in the early morning of Dec. 27.

Dec 29, 2023 9:10 AM Read more >

Pembina Hills donating $2,000 to Barrhead Rotary Music Festival

Sponsorship covers entry fees to festival for all Pembina Hills students

Dec 29, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Alberta energy sector navigates water shortages

With some parts of the province grappling with drought conditions, many areas around the province are now reporting low water levels because of below average snowpack and precipitation in recent months.

Dec 28, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >