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Road issues recognized in Athabasca County

Road issues recognized in Athabasca County

Council considers upping gravel and maintenance budget 
Regional rec facilities to open soon

Regional rec facilities to open soon

Athabasca and Barrhead hold off on announcing dates; Westlock plans to open Spirit Centre June 29.
AU committed to growth in Athabasca

AU committed to growth in Athabasca

President Neil Fassina provided update to county council June 9 
Do the shoulder pull, don't do the shoulder pull

Do the shoulder pull, don't do the shoulder pull

Council discussions continue on what to do about the roads in Westlock County
Together but not together

Together but not together

Barrhead reeve and mayor believe there are other ways to achieve efficiencies and attract investment into a region than amalgamation
UPDATE: Charges laid in armed robbery northwest of Morinville

UPDATE: Charges laid in armed robbery northwest of Morinville

Suspects were located with assistance from Westlock and Barrhead Detachments
Whitecourt council suggests province should consider merging municipalities

Whitecourt council suggests province should consider merging municipalities

Woodlands County mayor said they were disappointed that they were not notified a head of time that Whitecourt council would be making the suggestion to Alberta Municipal Affairs
Separate school public meeting leaves some frustrated

Separate school public meeting leaves some frustrated

Catholics living in the designated historical boundary can vote in the church basement June 24 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Reconsidering county campgrounds

Reconsidering county campgrounds

Discussion will continue at June 16 public works meeting 
Ag disaster in Athabasca County

Ag disaster in Athabasca County

Four straight years of misfortune for area farmers led to June 9 decision
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