Local News

Discussions continue around fair compensation for county councillors

Current bylaw sees mileage being taxed as part of councillor’s salary

Aug 22, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Westlock County to post warning sign near intersection of Highways 44 and 661

CAO still planning to meet with owners of Dapp Corner Store and Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors

Aug 22, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Barrhead man killed in two-vehicle crash on Highway 769

Collision reconstructionist brought in to help determine cause of Aug. 18 accident

Aug 22, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Missing man may be in transit to Athabasca

RCMP seeking information to help find Nathan Laboucan

Aug 21, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Highway 813 bridge construction still on schedule, says province

Town concerned about state of detour road, but otherwise happy with progress

Aug 21, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Premier meets with local officials during Westlock stop

Danielle Smith also participates in parade and tours tractor museum Aug. 18

Aug 21, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

OWA spent more than $3 million in County of Barrhead over three-years

More than 60 orphaned well sites still need to be decommissioned or reclaimed

Aug 21, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Westlock County poised to scrap annual $63 dump card fee

Initiated in 2021, program has been a nightmare for staff and source of frustration for ratepayers

Aug 21, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Boyle teen returns from South Africa with medals in hand

Paige Bechthold, 17, part of victorious Team Canada at Africa Genesis Archery World Tournament

Aug 20, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Pembina Hills installing more extended arm stop signs and cameras on buses

Motorists passing stopped school buses with alternating red lights remains a problem within school division

Aug 20, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >