Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Possible homicide within Westlock County being investigated

Westlock RCMP discovered deceased 57-year-old male and 54-year-old female at residence

Dec 7, 2023 3:58 PM Read more >

Food costs for typical family of four projected to rise by $700 in 2024, report says

Canada’s Food Price Report projects the cost of groceries will increase between 2.5 per cent and 4.5 per cent next year to more than $16,000

Dec 7, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

Another impressive outing for Barrhead Swim Club

Collectively Barrhead Swim Club swimmers shave more than 10 minutes off of their personal bests at Edson swim meet

Dec 7, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Cap on greenhouse gas emissions singles out Alberta, Premier Smith says

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Ottawa's proposed cap on greenhouse gas emissions from the oilpatch singles out her province for punitive measures and she promises another court fight with the federal government over it.

Dec 7, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

Athabasca Teen Centre faces funding gap

Centre coordinator Justin Grell presented to town and county councils for support

Dec 7, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Only one candidate so far is running in Town of Westlock byelection

Nomination Day is Dec. 13

Dec 7, 2023 12:01 PM Read more >

Westlock Thunderbirds recognize athletes after a successful season

Hardware given out during annual awards banquet Nov. 28

Dec 7, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Netflix series filmed in Southern Alberta debuts tonight

Watch for recognizable Alberta backdrops as My Life With the Walter Boys debuts tonight on Netflix.

Dec 7, 2023 8:47 AM Read more >

Alberta government rejects amendments to Canada Pension Plan exit legislation

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith’s government has rejected a proposal that would have compelled it to respect the results of a referendum on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan.

Dec 7, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >