Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Lac La Nonne's highly anticipated Fishing Derby coming up

Ice fishing at Lac La Nonne Lake in the annual fishing derby is a ton of fun

Feb 8, 2025 12:46 PM Read more >

Criminal harassement nets Barrhead man conditional discharge

Justice, on accepting joint submission, admits sentence was on the low side but not enough to cause justice to be in disrepute

Feb 8, 2025 10:45 AM Read more >

Four months house arrest for assault on police officer

Accused pleads guilty to the charge on the day of the trial

Feb 8, 2025 8:44 AM Read more >

First Nations life expectancy 19 years lower than other Albertans

The average First Nations lifespan is now nearly two decades shorter than other Albertans, data from Alberta Health reveals

Feb 8, 2025 8:15 AM Read more >

Veteran, Legion stalwart receives King Charles Coronation Medal

Herman Barkemeyer awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal

Feb 8, 2025 6:43 AM Read more >

FEBRUARY 8 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

Feb 8, 2025 5:14 AM Read more >

Westlock reminds residents of snow removal policies

Westlock has seen yet another unpredictable winter this year and the town is reminding residents of the importance of abiding by current snow removal policies.

Feb 7, 2025 4:43 PM Read more >

Motor vehicle collision results in deaths of two elderly women, another injured

Fatal vehicle crash results in two deaths, another injured. Traffic was rerouted for just over five hours on Thursday.

Feb 7, 2025 3:49 PM Read more >

CORRECTED: Athabasca County breaks out chequebook for EPC's Europe trip

High school students en route to Amsterdam, Brussels, London and Paris later this year

Feb 7, 2025 12:45 PM Read more >

Alberta farmers brace for U.S. tariffs impact

Alberta farmers have a lot of worries about potential 25 per cent tariffs imposed on their industry by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Feb 7, 2025 11:45 AM Read more >