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Good and bad news for Barrhead food bank

Good and bad news for Barrhead food bank

FCSS executive director notes usage trending downward, but use by seniors continues to rise
Man who caused serious crash north of Linaria faces house arrest and 30-month driving ban

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
Athabasca Regional Multiplex seeking front-door sponsorship

Athabasca Regional Multiplex seeking front-door sponsorship

New vendor for concessions also sought in separate request for proposals
Town denies STARS funding request for 2023

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
TED terms of reference gets final signature

TED terms of reference gets final signature

Passage by village councillors opens the door for the new committee to get going
Westlock's new chicken bylaw hatches

Westlock's new chicken bylaw hatches

New edict limits the amount of birds and bans roosters
Barrhead’s deputy reeve quizzes local MP about RRRF loans

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
Final leg of 108th Street delayed yet again

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
Reports of vandalism to manhole covers leaves Athabasca town councillors concerned

Reports of vandalism to manhole covers leaves Athabasca town councillors concerned

Vandalism continued throughout June; RCMP on the lookout for information
Westlock shoplifter gets 30 days in jail

Westlock shoplifter gets 30 days in jail

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