Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Local schools remember veterans

Aspen View moves up ceremonies to accommodate fall break

Nov 8, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Poppy etiquette, things to remember

Learning the ins and outs of poppy etiquette ahead of this year's Remembrance Day ceremonies.

Nov 8, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

Missing hunter found alive and well

Barrhead RCMP spearhead search that finds Edmonton-area hunter after more than 40 hours alone in the bush

Nov 7, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Neck guards now mandatory in Alberta junior hockey

Wearing protective neck gear is now mandatory for Canadian junior A hockey players during all on-ice activities following a recent in-game tragedy overseas.

Nov 7, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

Remembrance Day ceremonies in Barrhead and Fort Assiniboine

Barrhead ceremony will take place in one of BCHS’ gyms

Nov 7, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Barrhead FCSS programming and funding confusion

FCSS executive director says organization is more than just the food bank

Nov 7, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Online patient portal to hit Athabasca and area healthcare facilities

Community pharmacist Neil Cameron is ‘apprehensive’ yet hopeful about wider program rollout

Nov 7, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

New UCP president said he is not a Take Back Alberta member

Rob Smith, the current president of UCP Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills Constituency Association, intends to relinquish the post now that he's on the provincial board

Nov 7, 2023 9:35 AM Read more >

Compost odour causing a stink for east-end homeowners

Residents hope to put an end to unpleasant smell from Altroot facility

Nov 7, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Alberta health minister says fundamental change needed as system is 'not working'

EDMONTON — Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says the Alberta government is fundamentally restructuring health care because the system "is not working.

Nov 7, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >