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Old, underweight female grizzly bear that killed two people unknown to Parks Canada

“There are these odd, strange, very, very sad events.”

Oct 3, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

COVID-19 outbreaks declared at Westlock, Athabasca hospitals

Outbreaks declared at Athabasca and Westlock respectively on Sept. 19 and Sept. 29

Oct 3, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >

Back to school season sees increased workload for local Mounties

Sgt. Dennis Properzi updates council on fall workload, detachment upgrades

Oct 3, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Signing up to receive local news proves to be very rewarding for Alberta mom

Congratulations to our winner, Carrie B. from Ashmont, Alberta

Oct 3, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

Athabasca County looking to fix AvGas reliability issues

County planning on handing over control of systems to Airport Committee

Oct 3, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Westlock County to clean up unsightly properties

Three properties in Busby and Pibroch to be cleaned; derelict Fawcett Hotel still to be addressed

Oct 3, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Thunderbirds fight to the finish but drop first game of the season

Drayton Valley Warriors defeat T-Birds 39-32

Oct 2, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

$17 million Lotto Max win in Bonnyville

“It was a crazy and immmediate rush of adrenaline!” 

Oct 2, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

Franchise fees still hanging in the balance

Councillors debate options to cover anticipated deficit

Oct 2, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Defence fails to convince justice to grant bail

Barrhead man must remain in custody until his trials are complete

Oct 2, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >