Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Westlock RCMP still seeking “suspicious man”

Report of man carrying a backpack that appeared to contain a firearm led to schools and the hospital locking their doors Wednesday

Jun 17, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Athabasca Mentorship Program needs more mentors

Year-end wind-up parties held at LTIS and WHPS last week

Jun 17, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Highway 18 crossing to be closed tomorrow morning

Rail crossing on the west side of Westlock will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 17

Jun 16, 2022 5:30 PM Read more >

Kiel Industrial Park adds another tenant

Oil and gas contractor plans to use two lots as a temporary laydown site during pipeline construction

Jun 16, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

Councillor brings homeless shelter concerns forward

Athabasca town council further discusses housing society’s plans for temporary facility

Jun 16, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

New Westlock RCMP officer to help with mental health crises

RPACT program expanding in rural Alberta

Jun 16, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Athabasca Fish and Game sponsors youth camp

Record number of young hunters off to Narrow Lake Youth Camp

Jun 15, 2022 4:30 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Hold and secure at Westlock schools is over

RCMP say it “remains unclear what, if any offenses were committed, or if there was a risk to the community”

Jun 15, 2022 2:50 PM Read more >

Volunteers needed for Citizens on Patrol

Volunteer numbers down in Westlock since the pandemic began

Jun 15, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Westlock schools placed in hold and secure

Town reports Westlock RCMP have received a complaint of a suspicious man dressed in camo carrying a backpack; schools advised out of caution says Staff Sgt.

Jun 15, 2022 11:45 AM Read more >

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