Local News

Murder of Edmonton police officers “resonates” locally

Barrhead mayor, a 20-year RCMP vet, calls March 16 murder of EPS officers “just another needless tragedy”

Mar 20, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Investigation into RCMP shooting underway

Officer discharged their pistol March 11, but no one was injured

Mar 20, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Making a pitch for a council representative

Barrhead and District FCSS board reps meet with Woodlands Council to ask for one of their members to join their board

Mar 20, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Athabasca County councillors vote 5-4 to accept contentious water rates report

Councillors had directed administration in January to provide breakdown of costs associated with water system

Mar 20, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Town of Westlock hiking taxes by three per cent

The “average” homeowner will pay about $66.26 more in 2023, while business owners face roughly a $120 increase

Mar 20, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Rowing their way to success

Barrhead family competes at the indoor rowing provincial and world championships

Mar 19, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Athabasca, Boyle students to learn about potential health care careers at Skills Day

First-ever health care careers event on March 23 co-funded by regional committee, Aspen View and RhPAP

Mar 19, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Laura Morie collects Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal

Morie, who's a Town of Westlock councillor, recognized for her work with Rotary

Mar 19, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Westlock’s Art Avery receives Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal

Medal presented to Avery by Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche MLA Brian Jean

Mar 18, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

BCHS senior basketball teams earn silver and bronze at 3A zones

This marks the first time a Barrhead girls’ basketball team has reached the 3A zone finals in 30 years

Mar 18, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >