Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

RCMP dismantle meth lab north of Wabasca

Public tip led to discovery say police

May 2, 2025 11:04 AM Read more >

Youth pleads not guilty to assault in Long Island Lake assault

Another youth has pleaded not guilty to the assault of an 18-year old woman by Long Island Lake. Three youths are currently awaiting trial.

May 2, 2025 8:58 AM Read more >

Woodlands County 2024 financial audit analyzed

Auditors use data analytic tools to review financial transactions looking for irregularities

May 2, 2025 7:24 AM Read more >

Local turnout for federal election slightly below provincial, national averages

66 per cent in Barrhead/Westlock riding, 67% in Athabasca's riding

May 1, 2025 4:40 PM Read more >

Aspen View students join national peers in Conservative vote

Over 900,000 Canadian students cast their own mock ballots. If it was up to them, the Conservatives would have a minority government.

May 1, 2025 1:20 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Athabasca County issues total fire ban

All open fires prohibited, OHVs not allowed on public lands until ban is lifted.

May 1, 2025 11:01 AM Read more >

Westlock RCMP seek help in identifying two suspects

RCMP are looking for two individuals accused of over $500 of merchandise theft from Arth's Fashion in Westlock.

May 1, 2025 9:19 AM Read more >

Town of Barrhead council adopts new procedural bylaw

Passage of Bill 20 requires municipality to amend public hearing requirements regarding certain planning and development issues to include digital options

May 1, 2025 7:04 AM Read more >

Community Futures works to attract new businesses to Barrhead area

CF Yellowhead East executive director says a provincial grant will allow the not-for-profit to create regional investment attraction marketing strategy

Apr 30, 2025 5:04 PM Read more >

Boyle removes tax exemption caps for new businesses in vacant building

New village grocery store opening May 1 to benefit from changes

Apr 30, 2025 1:03 PM Read more >