Local News

Town of Barrhead tax rate increases by one per cent

Average homeowner will see their combined property tax bill increase by $18.77 per $100,000 of assessment

Apr 16, 2025 12:56 PM Read more >

Athabasca County issues fire advisory

New permits no longer being issued, residents encouraged to check existing burn sites

Apr 16, 2025 12:43 PM Read more >

Town of Athabasca assessment up $32 million across the board

Assessment rise means higher tax rates for residential, commercial properties

Apr 16, 2025 8:55 AM Read more >

Westlock County approves Tansy Weed Control Rebate Program for second year

Westlock County offers a partial rebate on herbicide and rental equipment at no charge

Apr 16, 2025 7:19 AM Read more >

Westlock/Barrhead candidates confirmed before federal election

Four options for voters April 26

Apr 15, 2025 5:20 PM Read more >

Westlock County leans towards a decrease in mill rates

The final decision is set to be made at the April 22 Council meeting.

Apr 15, 2025 1:18 PM Read more >

Comedian medium Jennie Ogilvie challenges perceptions of life after death

Canada's unconventional, and at times crass, medium shares her takes on death, grief and closure

Apr 15, 2025 11:18 AM Read more >

County of Barrhead approves road allowance decommissioning

Road allowance closure will allow sand and gravel operation to expand

Apr 15, 2025 8:42 AM Read more >

County of Barrhead issues fire restrictions

BARRHEAD - The County of Barrhead has issued the first fire restriction of the season. On April 14, at 4 p.m.

Apr 15, 2025 8:19 AM Read more >

Speeding violations and calls for service increase in Woodlands County: Enforcement Services

44 warnings were given out for the last quarter in 2024

Apr 15, 2025 6:42 AM Read more >