Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

It's a leap year. Why is that?

A leap year next occurs in February 2024.

Jan 21, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

Council chickens out on bylaw

Town of Barrhead councillors decide to put urban chicken on the backburner until there is more demand

Jan 21, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

MP Arnold Viersen wants to 'bring home justice' to victims of serious crimes

Private Members Bill C-370 has first reading in December

Jan 21, 2024 2:08 PM Read more >

Town of Westlock joins Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) program a target initiative for town in 2024

Jan 21, 2024 12:58 PM Read more >

Athabasca RCMP kick off Operation Cold Start to prevent vehicle theft

The annual awareness campaign ran as temps reached minus 40

Jan 21, 2024 9:56 AM Read more >

Get kids up-to-date on vaccinations, watch for signs of invasive Strep A: doctors

The recent deaths of six children in Ontario and four children in British Columbia from a bacterial infection is grabbing parents' attention. Doctors say severe cases of invasive Group A streptococcal infection are extremely rare.

Jan 21, 2024 7:35 AM Read more >

Westlock County signs off on regional emergency framework

New county emergency plan to come.

Jan 20, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Longtime Barrhead cadet commanding officer steps down

Longtime Barrhead 526 CO steps down after more than 14 years

Jan 20, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Long lineups to vote caused issue for some Westlock residents

Several residents left waiting outside 15-20 minutes in extreme cold

Jan 20, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

More than 1,200 residents turned out to vote in byelection

Jon Kramer, David Truckey elected as new mayor, councillor Jan. 10

Jan 19, 2024 5:07 PM Read more >

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