Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

BREAKING: Aspen View school buses cancelled for Feb. 4

Cold weather and wind chill keeping busses at home as child safety at risk

Feb 3, 2025 2:41 PM Read more >

Westlock County passes Neighbourhood Ice Surfaces policy

Council approved a policy that provides guidelines for neighbourhood skating rinks put up in Westlock County.

Feb 3, 2025 1:02 PM Read more >

Barrhead Bluefins continue to make strides

Swim club members shave well over half an hour from their personal best times so far this season

Feb 3, 2025 11:02 AM Read more >

‘People die’: Athabasca Justice highlights serious nature of machete assault

Braiden Gladue, 19, left with four days to serve for assault with a weapon

Feb 3, 2025 9:02 AM Read more >

ADOPT A PET: Hello, I'm Tammy!

Great West Media, in partnership with Second Chance Animal Rescue Society, brings you this feature highlighting a special pet that is in need of adoption.

Feb 3, 2025 8:08 AM Read more >

GALLERY: Athabasca Ukrainian Folk Dance Club presents Winter Wonder showcase

See the colourful costumes, picturesque poses, and cultural craft put on display by the traditional dancers Jan. 25

Feb 3, 2025 7:01 AM Read more >

FEBRUARY 3 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 3, 2025 5:04 AM Read more >

Thieves targeting Barrhead vehicles: RCMP

Vehicles stolen have been models between 2003 and 2007, specifically GMC Sierra trucks.

Feb 2, 2025 4:54 PM Read more >

Despite frigid weekend, Balzac Billy predicts early spring

With snow and temperatures of -23, the "prairie prognosticator" waved around a bouquet of flowers to a relieved crowd.

Feb 2, 2025 12:51 PM Read more >

One charge dropped, one amended for Ft. McMurray man accused of running ‘chop-shop’

Charges against Kyle Cushing laid too soon, say Crown and Justice