Local News

Pembina Hills rolling out six strategies to address COVID-related gaps in literacy and numeracy skills

Trustees approve withdrawal of $200,000 from operating reserve to fund strategies, but provincial money may also be available

Jun 13, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Black bear sightings in Westlock are nothing unusual

Fewer forested areas can explain why it seems like more bears are roaming around

Jun 13, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Playschool merges with WHPS

Pre-K registration starting now

Jun 12, 2021 2:17 PM Read more >

Curtis Snell announces town council candidacy

Two-term Town of Westlock councillor was the top vote getter in the past two elections

Jun 12, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Barrhead aquatics centre and Agrena Walking track to open in Stage 3

The delay will help parks and recreation complete repairs as well as rehire and recertify staff

Jun 12, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

June 2020 homicide still under investigation

Man found dead in lobby of Westlock apartment complex June 9, 2020

Jun 11, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Improving Peanut Lake

County of Barrhead councillors agree to partner with the Alberta Conservation Association for Peanut Lake aeration project

Jun 11, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Mastering the art of speaking 900 times

Local Toastmasters group celebrates milestone

Jun 11, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Woodlands County to exchange land at airport to fix an old mistake

Roadway built years ago on private property without compensating landowner, while private building extends into Public Utility Land

Jun 10, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

A lifetime dedicated to medicine

Dr. Guy Gokiert, who's been heavily involved in Senior's Week, looks back on his career

Jun 10, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >