Local News

Local nominees sought for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal

Nominations open until Nov. 18

Oct 28, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

A new mechanism needed for minor complaints

County of Barrhead councillors give county manager their blessing to review Council Code of Conduct

Oct 28, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Sand still an issue for water intake

Water commission having upgraded system examined to find cause and solution

Oct 28, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Easy tips to stay safe on Halloween

Town of Westlock also hosting a free haunted house Oct. 31

Oct 28, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Thunderbirds fall 48-27 in final home game

Oct. 21 defeat ends the club’s slim playoff hopes

Oct 27, 2022 4:30 PM Read more >

The end of an era

Boven’s Jewellery and Giftware closing in November

Oct 27, 2022 2:15 PM Read more >

Seniors concerned for safety with county policy change

Athabasca County now requires seniors to put out flags when driveway snow plowing is needed

Oct 27, 2022 12:30 PM Read more >

Barrhead Bombers still hunting for their first win

Club drops 7-2 home decision to the Vegreville Vipers

Oct 27, 2022 11:30 AM Read more >

Small Business Awards recognize the best of Athabasca

Chamber of Commerce awards Lifetime Award of Achievement to Boyle Veterinary Services Ltd. 

Oct 27, 2022 10:30 AM Read more >

Westlock County crime numbers rising, but not as high as pre-pandemic

Staff Sgt. Al Baird asks the public to keep calling in as they take all complaints and tips “very seriously”

Oct 27, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >