Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

WATCH: Fire burning after Thursday night explosion in Westlock

Flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from a home on 105 Street near the corner of 100 Street (Highway 18) around 5:30 p.m. just as many residents were getting home from work.

Dec 7, 2023 7:25 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Explosion rocks Westlock neighbourhood

Emergency services quickly arrive on scene

Dec 7, 2023 6:45 PM Read more >

Possible homicide within Westlock County being investigated

Westlock RCMP discovered deceased 57-year-old male and 54-year-old female at residence

Dec 7, 2023 3:58 PM Read more >

Food costs for typical family of four projected to rise by $700 in 2024, report says

Canada’s Food Price Report projects the cost of groceries will increase between 2.5 per cent and 4.5 per cent next year to more than $16,000

Dec 7, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

Another impressive outing for Barrhead Swim Club

Collectively Barrhead Swim Club swimmers shave more than 10 minutes off of their personal bests at Edson swim meet

Dec 7, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Cap on greenhouse gas emissions singles out Alberta, Premier Smith says

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Ottawa's proposed cap on greenhouse gas emissions from the oilpatch singles out her province for punitive measures and she promises another court fight with the federal government over it.

Dec 7, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >