Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Netflix series filmed in Southern Alberta debuts tonight

Watch for recognizable Alberta backdrops as My Life With the Walter Boys debuts tonight on Netflix.

Dec 7, 2023 8:47 AM Read more >

Alberta government rejects amendments to Canada Pension Plan exit legislation

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith’s government has rejected a proposal that would have compelled it to respect the results of a referendum on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan.

Dec 7, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Westlock U18 Warriors finish second at Gord Smith Memorial Tournament

Warriors manage to come back from 4-1 deficit but lose in overtime

Dec 6, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Half of Canadians expect to go over holiday budget: survey

Finances are top of mind for Canadians as we head into the holidays, and three quarters say they’ll draft a budget this year, according to the Festive Spending Snapshot poll from PayPal.

Dec 6, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

Barrhead's Polar Parade

Dec 6, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

SNEAK PEEK: Boyle councillors ready to talk budget and RCMP Dec. 6

RCMP Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki appearing as a delegation

Dec 6, 2023 2:03 PM Read more >

Barrhead County asks for help replacing aging infrastructure

County of Barrhead council OKs STIP grant applications

Dec 6, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Bank of Canada holds its key interest rate steady at 5% in final decision of 2023

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada once again held its key interest rate steady at five per cent Wednesday, encouraged by evidence that higher rates are helping bring inflation down.

Dec 6, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >