Local News

Traffic offences up 1,629 per cent in Westlock

RCMP have dealt with 639 provincial traffic files for the first three months of 2023

May 29, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Ice Age fossil found during Athabasca Bridge construction

Horn fragment from juvenile bison now headed for a museum

May 29, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Indigenous crosswalk a go

Town of Barrhead approves Community Indigenous Committee request for crosswalk ahead of Indigenous Peoples Day festivities

May 28, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Northern Lakes College shows off dual-credit program

Athabasca County councillors hear presentation from college on the benefits for local students

May 28, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Town of Westlock seeks feedback from the business community

Online survey runs May 23 to June 13

May 28, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Athabasca-area mentorship program in need of volunteers

FCSS-ran Athabasca Mentorship Program works with Grade 3 and 4 students to improve self esteem, confidence, and other life skills

May 27, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Westlock County downgrades to fire restriction

Residents now allowed to use their burn barrels and backyard fire pits

May 27, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Assault with a wrench nets Edmonton man conditional sentence order, 12 months of probation

Very early guilty plea, relatively minor injuries to victim factor into sentencing

May 27, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Ted Dul inducted into 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame

Fawcett man still playing hockey regularly at the age of 82

May 27, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Man gets 30 days jail for failing to provide DNA

Ryan Horseman apologizes for wasting court’s time, looking forward to putting it in his past

May 26, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >