Local News

Convoy protests continue locally and across Canada

More events in support of removal of COVID mandates and federal government held for second weekend in a row

Feb 8, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Surging power bills leave residents wondering how they’ll pay

Power bills have increased drastically throughout the region

Feb 8, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Mayor excited to see efforts to bolster rural healthcare

Athabasca one of 15 communities that will be part of province’s RESIDE program

Feb 7, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Warriors a win away from first-round sweep

Club downs Morinville Kings 5-4 and 6-4 to take commanding lead in best-of-five series

Feb 7, 2022 12:05 PM Read more >

MP Viersen comments on removal of Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole

Conservative Party caucus voted to remove former leader in 73-45 vote on Feb. 2

Feb 7, 2022 9:24 AM Read more >

Athabasca crime stats trending down

Athabasca and Boyle RCMP commanders meet with county council Jan. 31

Feb 6, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Woodlands County putting off replacement of pick-up trucks due to high costs

Lowest bid to supply county with five new trucks came in at $341,067, which is more than $68K per truck

Feb 6, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Pembina Ringette looking forward to provincial championships

Association down in numbers but still able to ice six teams

Feb 6, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Aggregate tender comes in $176K over budget for Woodlands County

Council directs administration to review capital budget for other costs affected by inflation

Feb 5, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Alberta courts extending remote hearings to Feb. 18

COVID protocols loosening slightly, but in-person appearances still few and far between for now

Feb 5, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >