Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Athabasca denies request for $500 late fee waiver

Town home owner’s request for late fee removal denied despite late tax notice

Feb 6, 2025 10:42 AM Read more >

2025 records in canola demand and high beef prices

Tariffs are a concern for economic outlooks

Feb 6, 2025 8:45 AM Read more >

Pointing firearm results in 3-month sentence for Local man

Intoxicated man Lac La Nonne man believes he is being chased by members of the Hells Angels

Feb 6, 2025 6:45 AM Read more >

FEBRUARY 6 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 6, 2025 5:11 AM Read more >

Snow removal warnings keeping Athabasca peace officer busy

Speed checks, RCMP assistance, and stray pets round out the holiday season for CPO Kevin Rowan

Feb 5, 2025 4:43 PM Read more >

Alberta's Smith plans to escalate fight against fentanyl amid threatened U.S. tariffs

Smith, in a statement, says she's instructed her government to "take immediate steps" to increase police and prosecutorial resources to go after fentanyl labs, "kingpins" and dealers.

Feb 5, 2025 2:11 PM Read more >

Westlock Veterinary Center hosts dairy event

HALEY GRINDER— The Westlock Veterinary Center (WVC) hosted their dairy clinic from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the Westlock & district community hall.

Feb 5, 2025 12:43 PM Read more >

Proof the seeding soil temperature sweet spot is at 2 degrees

Fields seeded as early as Feb. 9 with no negative impacts to yield

Feb 5, 2025 10:43 AM Read more >

Barrhead RCMP warn residents about artificial intelligence scam

Scammers using AI technology to fake telephone calls from family members saying they've been in a motor vehicle accident

Feb 5, 2025 9:50 AM Read more >

Budget cuts leave Athabasca multiplex lacking critical maintenance

Town and county funding cuts mean over half the needed projects not being done in 2025

Feb 5, 2025 8:40 AM Read more >