Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Westlock's new chicken bylaw hatches

New edict limits the amount of birds and bans roosters

Jul 15, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Barrhead’s deputy reeve quizzes local MP about RRRF loans

Peace River-Westlock MP Arnold Viersen says finding information for what the government plan to do for businesses who default on RRRF loans is proving difficult

Jul 14, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Final leg of 108th Street delayed yet again

Crews now expected to be on site next week; town still expects project to wrap by the end of October

Jul 14, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Reports of vandalism to manhole covers leaves Athabasca town councillors concerned

Vandalism continued throughout June; RCMP on the lookout for information

Jul 14, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Westlock shoplifter gets 30 days in jail

Brent Donald Tiegs, 54, also facing driving without insurance and driving while unauthorized charges

Jul 14, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Blue-green algae advisory issued for Nakamun Lake

Advisories also in effect for Thunder Lake and Lac Ste. Anne

Jul 14, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

MP would like public inquiry into possible foreign election interference

Arnold Viersen believes an inquiry would shed light on whether foreign powers have any influence on Canadian political system

Jul 13, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Man caught going 81 km/h over the limit faces $1,620 in fines

Night-time driving with obscured windshield added to the severity of the incident

Jul 13, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

In a class of her own

Only Shailyn Callihoo in Swan Hills School’s Class of 2023

Jul 13, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Boyle councillors hoping for 15 minutes with Municipal Affairs minister

Local Government Fiscal Framework funding expected to be main topic of conversation

Jul 13, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >