Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Arrest of Barrhead man 'unreasonable' and 'unlawful': report

The final report from Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP found that constables used "unreasonable" force in "unlawful" arrest of Barrhead man in Nov. 2020 incident.

Oct 4, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

'I Love Hockey' hosted by Westlock Minor Hockey Oct. 1

About 25 to 30 U7-aged players in attendance

Oct 4, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

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 >