Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Good and bad news for Barrhead food bank

FCSS executive director notes usage trending downward, but use by seniors continues to rise

Jul 16, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Man who caused serious crash north of Linaria faces house arrest and 30-month driving ban

Niel William Pendrak also ordered to pay $3,000 in restitution

Jul 16, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Athabasca Regional Multiplex seeking front-door sponsorship

New vendor for concessions also sought in separate request for proposals

Jul 16, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Town denies STARS funding request for 2023

Councillors say the money is better served supporting local organizations, but are ready to revisit the request during 2024 budget deliberations

Jul 15, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

TED terms of reference gets final signature

Passage by village councillors opens the door for the new committee to get going

Jul 15, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Westlock's new chicken bylaw hatches

New edict limits the amount of birds and bans roosters

Jul 15, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Barrhead’s deputy reeve quizzes local MP about RRRF loans

Peace River-Westlock MP Arnold Viersen says finding information for what the government plan to do for businesses who default on RRRF loans is proving difficult

Jul 14, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Final leg of 108th Street delayed yet again

Crews now expected to be on site next week; town still expects project to wrap by the end of October

Jul 14, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Reports of vandalism to manhole covers leaves Athabasca town councillors concerned

Vandalism continued throughout June; RCMP on the lookout for information

Jul 14, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Westlock shoplifter gets 30 days in jail

Brent Donald Tiegs, 54, also facing driving without insurance and driving while unauthorized charges

Jul 14, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

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