Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Westlock tour highlights the importance of compost

Event welcomes senator Paula Simons, area mayors and councillors to learn more about role of compost in soil health

Sep 8, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Failure to abide by release conditions nets jail time

ATHABASCA – A Bigstone Cree Nation man spent 19 days behind bars after he failed to follow a release order related to allegations of domestic violence. In Athabasca Court of Justice Aug.

Sep 7, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Ex-grocery store employee gets suspended sentence for shoplifting

David Allen Lee will also perform community-service hours and is banned from Sobeys in Westlock

Sep 7, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Woodlands County hopes to expedite the replacement of the Athabasca Bridge

Alberta Transportation representative hears councillors’ concerns regarding the aging structure at Aug. 30 meeting

Sep 7, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Two killers await sentencing for roles in 2019 murder of Nature Duperron

Duperron’s family gave emotional impact statements during two-day hearing

Sep 7, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Construction continues on Westlock's new public works shop

Weather, supply issues push back completion date to end of December

Sep 7, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Minor Hockey Association prepares for upcoming season

Association should have two teams at all age levels from U9 to U18

Sep 6, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Gun thief gets conditional sentence

Austin Plamondon, 25, under 24-hour-a-day house arrest for the next two years

Sep 6, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Town weighs pros and cons of amalgamating community standards policies

Mayor says they need to put something in place “that’s going to have teeth”

Sep 6, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Calling Lake woman accused of harassing patrons arrested, machete found

Warrant issued after accused fails to appear in court

Sep 6, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >

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