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A matter of priorities

A matter of priorities

Barrhead RCMP ask residents what they believe should be the detachment’s priorities for the upcoming year
Learning ‘The Reality of Fake Science’

Learning ‘The Reality of Fake Science’

Dr. Farook Al-Shamali discusses how to find the truth
Shoemaker counting down his days on council

Shoemaker counting down his days on council

Two-term Westlock town councillor and semi-retired accountant says he’s satisfied with the work they’ve been able to do
Special delivery

Special delivery

Boyle Healthcare Centre sees first baby born in 22 years
Manufactured home taxation change remains up in the air

Manufactured home taxation change remains up in the air

Councillors now lukewarm to proposal, which is scheduled to be in front them March 22
Stopping the spread

Stopping the spread

Barrhead pharmacist and Alberta Health Services COVID-19 contact tracer asks people to do their part by being “honest” and following public health recommendations
No property tax increase for 2021

No property tax increase for 2021

Town up against increasing costs and falling grant revenue in coming years
Boyle area reports region's only COVID cases

Boyle area reports region's only COVID cases

Athabasca region reached zero active cases Wednesday, but added three Saturday 
RCMP not fooled by hollow bolt

RCMP not fooled by hollow bolt

Athabasca RCMP report
Keyes looks to lock in the Westlock voters

Keyes looks to lock in the Westlock voters

Abby Keyes, 36, first person to submit nomination papers to the town
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