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New TED officer getting ready to Power Up North

New TED officer getting ready to Power Up North

Entrepreneurial conference slated for September in Athabasca
MLA still undecided on who he’ll back as UCP leader

MLA still undecided on who he’ll back as UCP leader

Glenn van Dijken says he wants to support the person who’ll “unite” the party
Copper thieves nabbed by Swan Hills RCMP to appear in Barrhead

Copper thieves nabbed by Swan Hills RCMP to appear in Barrhead

SWAN HILLS/BARRHEAD — Four copper thieves connected to oil site thefts in the Swan Hills area will be appearing in Barrhead Provincial Court over the next month-and-a-half.
Farmers Day returns

Farmers Day returns

Hundreds flock to Busby for annual event June 10-12
No on-site physician coverage at Barrhead ED for 36 hours

No on-site physician coverage at Barrhead ED for 36 hours

Disruptions will occur from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on June 17-18, June 18-19 and June 21-22
Historic walk highlights local impact of Dr. Georges Whissell

Historic walk highlights local impact of Dr. Georges Whissell

Fundraiser for Westlock Library held June 9-10
Wayward travelers return home with captured memories

Wayward travelers return home with captured memories

Barrhead Composite High School portrait photography students embark on first trip since the pandemic
Westlock RCMP still seeking “suspicious man”

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
Athabasca Mentorship Program needs more mentors

Athabasca Mentorship Program needs more mentors

Year-end wind-up parties held at LTIS and WHPS last week
Highway 18 crossing to be closed tomorrow morning

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
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