Local News

RCMP seek Fawcett man in connection to July 30 shooting

Justin Alexander McKinney, 30, faces several charges

Aug 1, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

Returning home champions

Barrhead volleyball coach and players help Team Alberta win gold in U19 men’s volleyball at the North American Indigenous Games

Aug 1, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Decision on Breynat-area scrapyard on hold

Both sides given opportunity to plead their case to Athabasca County council, but time concerns cut process short

Aug 1, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Skies clear for 15th Blue Suede Music Festival

Although the ag society grounds were a little soggy, the sun came out for the weekend shows

Aug 1, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Cattle theft victim says the system is broken

John Meston says his expectations of getting their cattle back “are low”

Jul 31, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Teen who bit RCMP officer faces probation and community service hours

Justice calls June 8 incident “a dangerous assault”

Jul 31, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Barrhead man involved in armed encounter with police gets 80 days in jail

Significant Gladue factors and co-operation with police taken into account during sentencing

Jul 31, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

New fuel cache in Athabasca “opens up” the north to STARS

STARS says the small building will help save lives

Jul 31, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Westlock County brass working on non-residential tax incentive bylaw

Draft edict expected to be in front of councillors in mid-August

Jul 31, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Steady as she goes

Town of Barrhead corporate services director says municipality is where it should be during mid-year financial statement report

Jul 30, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >