Local News

Chicken-control bylaw on town council's plate

Edict expected to be back in front of Town of Westlock councillors in June

May 22, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Athabasca County council discusses best ways to report on committee meetings

May 9 debate centred around the size of the recent agenda package

May 22, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

UCP incumbent Glenn van Dijken in the spotlight at Barrhead forum

Audience of about 90 asked questions about rising cost of living, education funding and economic growth at May 15 event

May 22, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Westlock County releases draft design standards document

Guide outlines the standards for everything from picnic tables, to fences at county-owned properties

May 22, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Catalytic converter theft lands frequent offender back in jail

Suspect arrested May 16 had been previously charged in connection with a series of rural break-and-enters

May 21, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

EPC set to welcome 21 exchange students

Week-long trip an opportunity for students to show off their hometown after getting to travel to Quebec in February

May 21, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Third-annual Mother’s Day Fun Run in Westlock draws big crowd

Proceeds from the event will fund improvements to the Rotary Trail

May 21, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Barrhead opens reception centre for Swan Hills evacuees

First evacuees arrive less than an hour after the municipality issues mandatory evacuation notice

May 20, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Residents will be able to track Athabasca County graders

GPS data will be uploaded to county website, showing where and when division graders were working

May 20, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

AltRoot shares composting success with community

Free compost giveaway and fundraiser held May 13, 20 and 27

May 20, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >