Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Boyle mayor highlights local effort in healthcare

Year-end highlights include recreation efforts and new nurses

Jan 4, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Acting mayor Murtaza Jamaly reflects on an eventful 2023

Jamaly says 2023 was a year of community building and connections

Jan 4, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Mayerthorpe RCMP arrest three suspects in attempted ATM heist

One suspect still at large, police ask for public's assistance

Jan 4, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

Town of Barrhead utilities to increase slightly

Bylaw adds sections to protect aging water and wastewater infrastructure

Jan 4, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Q&A with candidates for Town of Westlock byelection

With the upcoming byelection set for Jan. 10, 2024, the Westlock News asked all candidates several questions on local issues and areas of importance, in a question-and-answer format.

Jan 4, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

These 10 places have the fastest rising rents in Alberta

Average rent in many municipalities far outpaced general rate of inflation

Jan 4, 2024 10:45 AM Read more >

Town of Athabasca approves 2024 budgets

Late announcement of increased provincial funding a boon to budget decisions

Jan 4, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Alberta reviewing electricity market ahead of reforms with aim of ensuring affordable, reliable power

Utilities and Affordability Minister Nathan Neudorf says rapid global change requires a more hands-on approach, while the province grapples with the transition to less carbon-intensive energy

Jan 4, 2024 6:45 AM Read more >