Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Google to pay $100M a year to Canadian news publishers in deal with Ottawa

Ottawa has agreed to set a $100-million yearly cap on payments that Google will be required to make to media companies when the government's controversial online news legislation takes effect at the end of the year.

Nov 29, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >

Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) results mixed for Pembina Hills students

Local Grade 6 and 9 students scoring over four percentage points below provincial average in five subjects

Nov 29, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Athabasca RCMP report decrease in property crime, increase in assaults in Q2

Staff Sgt. Mark Hall presented second quarter statistics to town council

Nov 29, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Athabasca area athletes represented region with ‘heart,’ during volleyball provincials

Sr. High teams from Athabasca and Boyle took to the courts Nov. 23-25

Nov 28, 2023 3:59 PM Read more >

Long-term fate of Rochester School to be determined in January

Aspen View trustees table topic to ensure community is heard

Nov 28, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

How to tell if your Giving Tuesday donation is making an impact

On Giving Tuesday it’s wise to stop and reflect on where your money is going and the impact it will have, said Greg Thomson, director of research at Charity Intelligence.

Nov 28, 2023 2:05 PM Read more >

Barrhead ag society goes ahead with land purchase

Wildrose Rodeo Association asks ag society to submit another bid for their showcase rodeo finals Challenge event

Nov 28, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Town of Westlock councillors passionate, defiant in opposing crosswalk and flagpole bylaw

Residents will vote on bylaw Feb. 22, 2024

Nov 28, 2023 12:22 PM Read more >

Rural car chargers vital for Canadian transport, says panel

Without public support, rural towns won't have electric vehicle chargers says panelist at 2023 Electric Mobility Canada conference held in Alberta this month.

Nov 28, 2023 11:15 AM Read more >