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Man who stole $15K gets jail time

Man who stole $15K gets jail time

Thomas Durward Thompson released from ERC after 74 days behind bars
That time Ian Tyson took a nap in Athabasca

That time Ian Tyson took a nap in Athabasca

Singer-songwriter given honorary degree by AU in 90s
The future of Westlock Minor Hockey on display

The future of Westlock Minor Hockey on display

Annual Timbits tourney held Jan. 7 at the RSC
Multi-million-dollar modernization, expansion on tap for Legal Arena and curling rink

Multi-million-dollar modernization, expansion on tap for Legal Arena and curling rink

Feds spending more than $7 million on retrofit project
Coats for Kids and Families helping more people this winter

Coats for Kids and Families helping more people this winter

Annual Westlock FCSS program extended to February
Barrhead’s Top 10 News Stories for 2022

Barrhead’s Top 10 News Stories for 2022

The following is a rundown of Barrhead’s top 10 news stories from 2022. As you can see, it was a year marked by tragedy and controversy, but also some successes and stories that promise to have an impact in the future.
A little bit of Dolly in Athabasca

A little bit of Dolly in Athabasca

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides one book per month to children up to five
MP says Conservatives more united under new leader

MP says Conservatives more united under new leader

Arnold Viersen says he is more committed than ever to protecting firearm owners' rights as he reflected on 2022
Aspen View Public Schools chair reflects on 2022

Aspen View Public Schools chair reflects on 2022

A bright 2023 is in the works for local school division
Obstetrical services at Westlock Healthcare Centre remain on hold

Obstetrical services at Westlock Healthcare Centre remain on hold

Alberta Health Services continues “temporary” pause at facility until Feb. 6
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