Local News

New principal excited to lead WHPS

Shona Hunter says she’s “thrilled” to start getting to know the students

Jul 2, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Final leg of 108th Street delayed

Crews expected to start work July 4 or July 10; town still expects project to wrap by the end of October

Jul 2, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Neerlandia organization looks for help to build baseball diamond

Neerlandia Community Softball wants to build baseball diamond next to the wastewater lagoon

Jul 1, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

WHPS bids farewell to Lorna Anderson

Anderson has spent the last 13 years as the school’s principal

Jul 1, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Preliminary hearing for man charged in Highway 44 fatal crash moved to early 2024

Cole Warkentin, 26, faces charges of impaired driving causing death and dangerous operation of motor vehicle causing death

Jul 1, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Athabasca and Pembina Rivers peak

Residents living close to both rivers report flooding over the past week

Jun 30, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Westlock to host junior girls lacrosse championships

Eight Westlock players will go for gold July 7-9 at the RSC as part of the St. Albert Drillers

Jun 30, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

New physician recruited for Athabasca

Dr. Inga Secrieru previously resided in Calgary before moving to town with husband and two children

Jun 30, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Pembina Hills needs $76M in capital projects over next 20 years

Planning for BCHS modernization has begun, but project will take roughly four years

Jun 30, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Westlock-area communities set to celebrate Canada Day

Kids activities, entertainment and fireworks return to Westlock July 1; Pickardville, Fawcett and Thorhild also hosting events

Jun 30, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >