Local News

Mental health discussion dominates town council meeting

Councillors hear from reps of FCSS and AHS Mental Health and Addictions as well as a local advocate

Jun 23, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

Man charged in June 2020 homicide makes first court appearance

Eddy Michael Trindle, 20, scheduled to be back in Westlock Provincial Court June 29

Jun 23, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Council chooses to patch up aging fire truck

Wandering River Fire Department needs a reliable, top-control truck to better assist with Highway 63 calls

Jun 23, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Aaron the Heron in a holding pattern

Town of Barrhead councillors table decision, unable to overcome deadlock

Jun 23, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Crown withdraws 10 PHA tickets against Benita Pedersen

Westlock DJ hopes her fight "will become an inspiration to others”

Jun 22, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Take the money and fly

Athabasca Buy-Low shopper Chris Eherer wins new truck, opts for cash value

Jun 22, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

Long-awaited utility rebates set to appear on July bills

Ratepayers can expect to see a $50 credit tagged onto their July, August and September utility bills.

Jun 22, 2022 2:25 PM Read more >

Plug pulled on electric vehicle chargers

Town of Barrhead councillors say cost of electricity is too prohibitive despite getting a grant for the charging units’ installation

Jun 22, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Work to start soon on Polymanth Playground refresh

Community services director says “it will be the new destination playground in Westlock”

Jun 22, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Barrhead Air Cadets host 71st annual Ceremonial Review

Promotions and awards presented to members of Barrhead #526 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron on June 14

Jun 21, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >