Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

RCMP out in full force for Operation Impact

Oct. 9 checkstop east of Westlock saw over 900 vehicles stopped

Oct 15, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Westlock man who led police on short chase gets jail time

Thomas Roy McLean, 58, will serve sentence on the weekends

Oct 14, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Exploring the future of the old ADLC building

County of Barrhead councillors approve a recommendation from administration to open ICF negotiations to potentially repurpose the provincially-owned building for town and county municipal offices

Oct 14, 2022 3:08 PM Read more >

County contracting experts for regional Assessment Review Board

Reduces chance of bias or conflict of interest

Oct 14, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

New $2M Busby School gym almost done

Principal expects gym to be open by Oct. 24

Oct 14, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Town declines food bank request following tri-council meeting

Good Samaritan Mission Food Bank is fundraising to expand its facility in Athabasca County

Oct 13, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

County of Barrhead councillor sanctioned for code of conduct violation

Bill Lane instructed to undergo respectful workplace training and has been temporarily prohibited from participating in several council committees

Oct 13, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

County considering divesting water utility

Efficiencies and lower costs make it an attractive possibility

Oct 13, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Donations now being accepted for Coats for Kids and Families

Jackets and other winter garb being accepted by Westlock FCSS until Oct. 28

Oct 13, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

A sombre vigil for lost sisters

Oct 12, 2022 5:30 PM Read more >

Local News