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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 >

Athabasca County council holds off on request to help send ringette team to provincials

Pembina Ringette Association had asked for financial support to send Pursuit squad to provincials in Medicine Hat March 17-19

Mar 18, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Westlock woman who hit cashier with can of cat food charged

Fifty-three-year-old woman’s first court appearance slated for May 3

Mar 17, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >

Steelers take silver banner in NAI Tier 2 U18 championship

Barrhead lose final game of the season in wild offensive shootout

Mar 17, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >