Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Barrhead opens reception centre for Swan Hills evacuees

First evacuees arrive less than an hour after the municipality issues mandatory evacuation notice

May 20, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Residents will be able to track Athabasca County graders

GPS data will be uploaded to county website, showing where and when division graders were working

May 20, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

AltRoot shares composting success with community

Free compost giveaway and fundraiser held May 13, 20 and 27

May 20, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Signal Squadron from CFB Edmonton holds training exercise in Westlock County

Unit sets up equipment, practice skills May 13-14

May 19, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Westlock County fire ban continues

Fire restrictions also remain in place for town and village

May 19, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Another week, another municipal council

Community Futures Yellowhead East warns Town of Barrhead councillors about their concerns around businesses inability to repay RRRF pandemic relief loans

May 19, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Aspen View students converge on EPC for second annual robotics competition

Around 150 students participated in May 8 competition, which featured several coding-related challenges

May 19, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

No injuries or oil lost following early-morning tanker fire

Highway 44 closed May 13 to deal with blaze

May 19, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Town writes-off outstanding utility accounts receivable

Unpaid utility accounts for water, sewer and garbage total $3,400

May 18, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Community group requests Indigenous crosswalk

Town of Barrhead councillors table decision to wait for more information to ensure cultural sensitivity

May 18, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >