Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Magnificent River Rats Festival triumphs again

Last-minute scramble for stage and Canada Day rain delay forgotten after successful weekend

Jul 10, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Tight rental market could impact efforts to find workers

Available housing may be a hindrance in keeping Rural Renewal Stream workers

Jul 10, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Westlock County residents express gratitude for recent open houses

Some councillors wouldn’t mind seeing similar events held annually

Jul 10, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Woodlands County forgiving landfill tipping, development fees for flood-affected residents

Additional relief measure to be discussed at July 19 council meeting

Jul 9, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Athabasca-area law enforcement highlights recent success

Quarterly reports presented to county council June 29

Jul 9, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Rain puts a damper on Westlock’s Canada Day events

Although some were cancelled, many managed to go ahead

Jul 9, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Barrhead FCSS client services seeing an increase in numbers

Executive director Karen Gariepy said more and more of their clients are coming to them with complex issues

Jul 8, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Celebrating Barrhead Composite High School 2023 graduates

The graduation ceremonies for Barrhead Composite High School’s (BCHS) Class of 2023 were hosted June 28 at the Barrhead Agrena. The day began with a convocation ceremony in the morning and concluded with a banquet/dance in the evening.

Jul 8, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Blue-green algae advisories issued for Baptiste and Skeleton lakes

Contact with cyanobacteria can cause skin irritation, rash, fever, nausea and other symptoms

Jul 8, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

GRO manager killed in horrific car crash

Sandeep Nain, 31, credited with turning around Westlock-based ag research organization

Jul 8, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >