Westlock, Athabasca, Barrhead News

Clyde, Busby, Neerlandia schools at or over capacity; Fort Assiniboine below

School utilization rates overflowing at some schools but at others it’s low.

Jan 20, 2025 8:51 AM Read more >

ADOPT A PET: Hello, I'm Keone!

Great West Media, in partnership with Second Chance Animal Rescue Society, brings you this feature highlighting a special pet that is in need of adoption.

Jan 20, 2025 8:03 AM Read more >

Venue change for inauguration means Alberta premier will miss in-person ceremony

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith won't be at president-elect Donald Trump's inaugural ceremony on Monday after all, due to bitter cold weather forecasted for tomorrow in Washington, D.C.

Jan 20, 2025 7:15 AM Read more >

Work on Barrhead Composite High School expected to begin this spring

Pembina Hills School Division opens up piggy bank to increase size of school's East gym to soften blow of losing the West gymnasium

Jan 20, 2025 6:42 AM Read more >

JANUARY 20 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

Jan 20, 2025 5:59 AM Read more >

Pembina Hills trustees ask Town of Barrhead to get involved in combating fly-bys

PHSD board chair David Truckey says it will take pressure from all sides to get provincial government to act on school bus fly-bys

Jan 19, 2025 5:42 PM Read more >

Achieving 85 per cent heifer conception rates

The percentage of mature body weight is optimum has changed with ongoing research

Jan 19, 2025 12:41 PM Read more >

Athabasca County no closer to change on Colinton levy

Failed motion leaves ‘confusing’ difference in place, but room for community consultation in the future

Jan 19, 2025 10:41 AM Read more >

Town of Barrhead council approves 2025 budget

Residents should expect a one per cent tax rate increase

Jan 19, 2025 8:40 AM Read more >

JANUARY 19 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams