Local News

Local seat on AU Board of Governors would help heal rift

MLA has been trying to balance concerns of community with future success of AU as he meets with Advanced Education minister

Jun 2, 2021 7:30 AM Read more >

Athabasca nurse nominated for award

Doreen Van Eaton up for excellence in nursing

Jun 1, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Joanne Plamondon named 2019 firefighter of the year

Presentation of the award delayed due to COVID-19

Jun 1, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

County passes on funding AU lobbyist

Motions to request meetings with Advanced Education minister and AU board chair approved instead 

Jun 1, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Extreme heat warning issued for Westlock area

Temperatures could reach up to 29 C

Jun 1, 2021 10:36 AM Read more >

Barrhead doctor named 2021 Rhapsody Award winner

Dr. Kent Bernes receives the award for his work in promoting rural medicine

Jun 1, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Honouring 215 lives

Tragic discovery leads to outpouring of support for Indigenous community

May 31, 2021 5:46 PM Read more >

Students struggling with constant COVID changes

The hopscotch between in-person and online learning is taking its toll 

May 31, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

RCMP, municipal enforcement join forces for Echo Lake patrols

Long-weekend blitz leads a handful of tickets and multiple warnings

May 31, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Pembina Hills banking on increased enrolments as part of 2021-2022 budget

Division hopes that as pandemic eases, enrolments at local schools will grow by 2.6 per cent

May 31, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >