Local News

AHS says Swan Hills Healthcare Centre patients safely evacuated

Wildfire burning 16 kilometres northwest of Swan Hills forces evacuation of residents

May 17, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Battle of the Bands at EPC set to return May 18

May 18 event runs from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

May 17, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Westlock caboose makes final journey

Parts from it will be used to save another caboose at the Alberta Railway Museum

May 17, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Westlock hospital gets $15,400 from Legion

Money, collected via the poppy fund, will be used for much-needed mattresses

May 16, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Swan Hills residents ordered to evacuate community

Reception centre set up at Barrhead Agrena, evacuees urged to register there

May 16, 2023 2:10 PM Read more >

Athabasca County approves tax rate increases

Non-residential taxes also increasing to bring municipality more in-line with neighboring municipalities

May 16, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Rainbow crosswalk to be added downtown Westlock for Pride month

Thunder Alliance, FCSS partner to paint crosswalk June 18

May 16, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Stolen vehicle recovered

Police looking for suspects

May 15, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Red Lions open NCABL season with shutout win

Senior club posts 5-0 victory over the Fort Saskatchewan Reds May 11

May 15, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

EPC students build new signs for Muskeg Creek trails

Town Coun. LeMessurier hopes that signs help promote “hidden gem” in the community

May 15, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >