Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Multiple town halls to examine a potential Alberta Pension Plan

The UCP's telephone town halls are set for October and November around the province, while an NDP online town hall on the proposed Alberta Pension Plan goes Oct. 19.

Oct 12, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

Athabasca University officially installs 11th president

Dr. Alex Clark announced AU convocation returning to Athabasca alongside other “exciting” developments

Oct 12, 2023 4:37 PM Read more >

Roads and road maintenance top list of resident concerns

Residents weigh in on County of Barrhead 2024 budget priorities

Oct 12, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Province announces funding for local colleges

Northern Lakes College receives $2.15 million for HVAC and course improvements

Oct 12, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

West Nile virus forecasting maps in Alberta on pause since 2020

"West Nile Virus is considered endemic in Alberta. Human case numbers are expected to occur each year and the numbers can and will vary."

Oct 12, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

Dr. Noel DaCunha receives 2023 Rhapsody Physician of the Year award

Family doctor delivers nearly 2,000 babies over 30+ years

Oct 12, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Heads up for solar eclipse visible across Alberta this Saturday

Albertans will be able to see a partial eclipse this Saturday starting at around 9:30 a.m.

Oct 11, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

Update: Local students release third Indigenous story book

Community story-sharing for fourth book already started in Wabasca

Oct 11, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Looking for their first win

Barrhead Bombers open CAJHL season with four losses

Oct 11, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

‘Just because it’s abundant doesn’t mean you can disrespect it’

AU researchers looking at impact herbicide has on Labrador tea

Oct 11, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >