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Westlock woman faces huge fine after her dog killed her neighbour’s rabbits

Woman also ordered to pay $300 in restitution

Aug 16, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Possessing 71 cartons of untaxed cigarettes costs Barrhead woman $1,700

Carol Eve Letendre charged after RCMP executed search warrant at her residence in March 2023

Aug 16, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Vandalism on the rise in Athabasca, say residents left to deal with damage

Social-media post garnered significant community traction after plant displays hit for a second time

Aug 16, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Westlock’s proposed solar power project awaiting environmental review

Province pauses approval of new renewable electricity generation projects for six months

Aug 16, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Boyle Wildberry Festival hailed a success

Roughly 1,000 people take in annual event which ran Aug. 11-12

Aug 15, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Alleged Rainbow crosswalk vandal makes first court appearance

Twenty-year-old Westlock man faces mischief and stunting charges

Aug 15, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Multinational corporation makes large local investment

Nutrien Ag Solutions opens new $3.8 million fertilizer plant, replacing 45-year-old facility

Aug 15, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Athabasca County looks to opt out of immigration program

Less than a year after applying, Athabasca County will be withdrawing from the Rural Renewal Stream as it brought “unforeseen” costs

Aug 15, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Westlock ag fair returns with fan favourites and a handful of new events

One-hundred-and-seventh-annual event runs Aug. 18-20; parade’s theme is ‘rural life’

Aug 15, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Barrhead Orioles swept by St. Albert Cardinals in NCABL semifinal

Manager Chase Visser says the club took a big step forward in 2022

Aug 14, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >