Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Compost odour causing a stink for east-end homeowners

Residents hope to put an end to unpleasant smell from Altroot facility

Nov 7, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Alberta health minister says fundamental change needed as system is 'not working'

EDMONTON — Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says the Alberta government is fundamentally restructuring health care because the system "is not working.

Nov 7, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

One of four suspects arrested in connection with spring break-ins sentenced

Lane Michael Jarocki receives eight-month conditional sentence order

Nov 6, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

SNEAK PEEK: Town council to host rezoning public hearing, discuss multiplex budget, and address grant opportunities

Public refund, letter of concern, and policy review also on councillors’ plates

Nov 6, 2023 1:10 PM Read more >

Helping children one shoebox at a time

Barrhead gears up for Operation Christmas Child effort

Nov 6, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Hall and Anderson return as Athabasca County reeve, deputy reeve respectively

Councillors also discussed changes to committee reporting process

Nov 6, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Jake Vaadeland and the Sturgeon River Boys perform in Westlock

Next performer in Westlock Cultural Arts Society's concert series will be Andrew Allen on Nov. 24

Nov 6, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Upgrade costs prove too costly for community groups

Pembina Hlls Supt. Michael Borgfjord said no community groups have come forward asking to use unused portions of BCHS after modernization project

Nov 5, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Alberta premier promises to protect parents' rights during speech to UCP convention

CALGARY — Premier Danielle Smith, in a speech to her party delegates got the loudest applause when she promised to keep parents in control of their child’s education.

Nov 5, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >