Westlock, Athabasca, Barrhead News

Angels in Motion replaces Boyle Santa’s Anonymous

Struggling non-profit has been replaced with new year-round organization

Jul 6, 2020 11:34 AM Read more >

Woodlands County councillors agree more work needs to be done on municipality roads

Councillors ask administration for a report on the condition of the municipalities roads before deciding if they need to reallocate more money in the 2020 budget to road maintenance

Jul 6, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >

Flood watch in effect for Athabasca

Parts of Athabasca are now under water and a flood watch and high streamflow advisories have been issued

Jul 5, 2020 4:44 PM Read more >

County hears residents’ racism concerns

Motions to involve MLAs, MP, FCSS and other community groups pass with no opposition

Jul 5, 2020 6:28 AM Read more >

School is officially out for summer

One Athabasca family talks about their learning experience during pandemic school closures

Jul 4, 2020 4:48 PM Read more >

Morinville artist brings his talents to Barrhead

Mural painter Robert Murray brightens local couple's backyard view by transforming a wall of the Barrhead Royal Canadian Legion into a mountain valley landscape

Jul 4, 2020 11:10 AM Read more >

Flood watch issued for Pembina River

Municipalities warn against going near flooded waterways

Jul 3, 2020 2:35 PM Read more >

County wants clarity on doctor situation

Council wary to get involved in “labour dispute”

Jul 3, 2020 2:31 PM Read more >

Part 1: Identifying systemic racism

Dr. Leigh Brownhill identifies systemic racism in Part 1 of a series

Jul 3, 2020 11:34 AM Read more >

Town of Barrhead adds voice to those concerned over potential impact of Bill 16

Councillors give OK for the mayor to write a letter about taking money out of the Victim of Crime Fund to fund other crime reduction initiatives if it is done on the backs of victim services units

Jul 3, 2020 6:28 AM Read more >