Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Updated RVS/COVID and influenza numbers, vaccine availability

Wondering when and if you can get one of the newly approved COVID vaccines and your flu shot? The Province announced when they are available and who they recommend should get them.

Sep 29, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

Colinton bridge removal slated for spring 2024

New grant application ready to be submitted in November

Sep 29, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Can’t Stop Alberta Tour gets cool reception

Barrhead event attracts half a dozen to listen to Alberta Institute speakers

Sep 29, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

MP back on Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee after two-year absence

Arnold Viersen previously served on committee from 2015 to 2021

Sep 29, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Temporary closure for Boyle emergency department coming

Residents may be directed to nearest open emergency departments for care

Sep 28, 2023 7:13 PM Read more >

County council speaks sign language

Resident and councillor concerns prompt changes to road signage

Sep 28, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Unlocking new technology for 911 dispatch

County of Barrhead councillors approve entering into NextGen 911 agreement with Telus

Sep 28, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

BCHS honours Truth and Reconciliation

Barrhead junior and senior high school students place 751 flags honouring students who attended Canada’s residential schools

Sep 28, 2023 12:07 PM Read more >

Fires, floods, droughts, and grasshoppers: Alberta producers have seen it all this year

Province-wide the soil moisture conditions were quite low this spring, a one in 50 year low, said Jesse Cole, manager of insurance products and product innovation at Agriculture Financial Services Corporation

Sep 28, 2023 8:54 AM Read more >

Fire Prevention Week event focuses on cooking safety

Town and county departments co-hosting barbecue, activities Sept. 30

Sep 28, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >