Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Striking RCMP officer with truck door nets 15-day sentence

Westlock man pleads guilty to assault on a peace officer Nov. 8

Nov 16, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Smith says pension exit debate awakened national recognition of Alberta's grievances

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says, if nothing else, her government’s proposal to have Alberta quit the Canada Pension Plan has started a national conversation on her province’s grievances.

Nov 16, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Athabasca Ag Society celebrates farmers for the 108th year

Three families receive “50 Years of Farming” award

Nov 15, 2023 8:19 PM Read more >

Policy plethora

Town councillors review and amend three different policies

Nov 15, 2023 8:19 PM Read more >

Westlock County firefighters recognized at annual awards night

James Hoetmer is this year's recipient of Glenn Latimer Memorial Award

Nov 15, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

SNEAK PEEK: Here's what Boyle councillors are tackling tonight

Boyle councillors will be discussing one presentation and two bylaws during the Nov. 15 regular council meeting

Nov 15, 2023 4:33 PM Read more >

Are you driving one of Canada's most stolen vehicles?

Car theft in Canada has reached historic highs

Nov 15, 2023 3:23 PM Read more >

Turbulence at the pump

County to pursue new airport fuelling system after more than two years of problems

Nov 15, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Barrhead Food Bank looks to become certified

The accreditation from Food Banks Canada will help open the door for additional grant opportunities

Nov 15, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Libraries should be treated as "critical infrastructure" in rural communities, advocates say

Libraries can be the heart of rural communities. They are a social gathering space and connecting link to services and programming, along with being a place to get the novel you need for book club.

Nov 15, 2023 11:15 AM Read more >