Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Al-Pac warns county that $1.9M repair to bridge is coming

Al-Pac is itself responsible for maintenance of bridge surface, but the problem is moisture in the bridge deck

Feb 19, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Septic disposal options limited for Woodlands County

Council passed motion during Jan. 16 meeting directing administration to investigate potential upgrading of lagoons or partnering with Town of Whitecourt

Feb 18, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Athabasca County resident complains about new snowplow fees

Feb. 8 presentation spurs discussion about public engagement prior to next year’s setting of water rates, snowplowing fees

Feb 18, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Whissellville Pond skating rink slated to open this weekend

With one rink done, town crews now working on creating a skating track at the site

Feb 18, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Switching bylaw enforcement providers

County of Barrhead councillors enter into a temporary agreement with Morinville to provide community policing service

Feb 17, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Bevy of free events slated for Family Day in Westlock

Tractor-pulled hayrides just some of the free events on tap for Feb. 20

Feb 17, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Heartwood Folk Club debuts spring set list

Local talent from across Alberta booked for the following four months

Feb 17, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Indigenous students in Aspen View scoring lower than provincial counterparts

School division exploring a number of strategies to help local FNMI kids

Feb 16, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Helping create a more equitable charity gaming system

County of Barrhead councillors to throw its support behind Capital City Casinos’ efforts to move its Camrose casino to Edmonton

Feb 16, 2023 1:03 PM Read more >

Athabascan commits to Brandon University Volleyball team

Georgia Johnson says she’s “excited for the opportunity”

Feb 16, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >