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OWA spent more than $3 million in County of Barrhead over three-years

OWA spent more than $3 million in County of Barrhead over three-years

More than 60 orphaned well sites still need to be decommissioned or reclaimed
Westlock County poised to scrap annual $63 dump card fee

Westlock County poised to scrap annual $63 dump card fee

Initiated in 2021, program has been a nightmare for staff and source of frustration for ratepayers
Boyle teen returns from South Africa with medals in hand

Boyle teen returns from South Africa with medals in hand

Paige Bechthold, 17, part of victorious Team Canada at Africa Genesis Archery World Tournament
Pembina Hills installing more extended arm stop signs and cameras on buses

Pembina Hills installing more extended arm stop signs and cameras on buses

Motorists passing stopped school buses with alternating red lights remains a problem within school division
Pleasant Valley Lodge a step closer to breaking ground on six-figure project

Pleasant Valley Lodge a step closer to breaking ground on six-figure project

Lodge looks to break ground on gazebo and walking path this fall
Nine area groups get $210K via the Community Services Recovery Fund

Nine area groups get $210K via the Community Services Recovery Fund

Money handed out by the Westlock Community Foundation
Memories of the Barrhead Blue Heron Fair Days

Memories of the Barrhead Blue Heron Fair Days

Hundreds of people took in Barrhead's Blue Heron Fair Days Aug 12-13. Here is a look back at some of the highlights.
Sweet sounds on a Sunday afternoon

Sweet sounds on a Sunday afternoon

Second-annual Music In The Park held Aug. 13
Suspected Fawcett shooter remains on the lam

Suspected Fawcett shooter remains on the lam

Justin Alexander McKinney, 30, facing charges of aggravate assault and careless use of a firearm
Police close Highway 769 due to serious accident

Police close Highway 769 due to serious accident

Multi-vehicle collision occurred around noon Aug. 18
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