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County of Barrhead Enforcement Services to expand

County of Barrhead Enforcement Services to expand

Councillors vote to hire additional community peace officer and associated equipment due to demands on the department
Local MLA taking part in provincal panel on Alberta sovereignty

Local MLA taking part in provincal panel on Alberta sovereignty

The Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock MLA will be part of a provincial panel engaging with Albertans about the risks of benefits of a number of ideas including establishing an Alberta Pension Plan, provincial police service, or the possibility of constitut
HHT Awareness Month: Rare Blood Vessel Disorder Affecting Albertans

HHT Awareness Month: Rare Blood Vessel Disorder Affecting Albertans

Across Alberta, families are unknowingly passing down a genetic disorder called Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT). As June marks HHT Awareness Month, it's crucial to understand this uncommon condition and its impact on individuals and families.
Connecting County and community: annual open house in Vimy

Connecting County and community: annual open house in Vimy

Westlock County hosted their third open house with food and drinks available and each department set up to give information to residents who seek it.
Best of Town and Country Awards return with 17 new categories

Best of Town and Country Awards return with 17 new categories

What do you do with a success? You build on it.
Photo Gallery: Kehewin Native Dance Theatre performance

Photo Gallery: Kehewin Native Dance Theatre performance

Pictures from the Kehewin Native Dance Theatre perfromance at the Busby School on June 17.
JUNE 24 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

JUNE 24 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
Athabasca County celebrates early completion of Colinton Bridge

Athabasca County celebrates early completion of Colinton Bridge

'More than concrete and steel, it's a symbol of persistence': Reeve Tracy Holland and council glad to see bridgework completed ahead of schedule and under budget
Three Westlock Thunderbirds make all-star Team Alberta

Three Westlock Thunderbirds make all-star Team Alberta

Three players from the Westlock Thunderbirds made the Alberta football all-star team.
Naples Hall celebrates a century of community and history

Naples Hall celebrates a century of community and history

A Barrhead landmark has reached a significant milestone. The Naples Hall, a beloved community gathering space, celebrated its 100th anniversary with a three-day event that brought together generations of residents to honour its history and impact on the area. The celebration took place June 13-15.
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