Local News

No decision to be made on moving to Step 2 until at least March 1

While Alberta is meeting the threshold for hospitalizations, the province is concerned about growing case numbers in recent days

Feb 22, 2021 6:30 PM Read more >

Last of active COVID cases clearing

Boyle and Athabasca hospitals both have outbreaks 

Feb 22, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Fifteen vehicle owners ticketed Feb. 22 as town continues to clear streets of snow

Crews will continue snow removal work tomorrow and Wednesday

Feb 22, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Work slated to begin on 108th Street in Westlock May 1

Contractors hopeful massive $7.3 million reconstruction project will be completed in 2021

Feb 22, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Stubbs opposes proposed federal gun legislation

Justice minister Kaycee Madu says municipalities fall under provincial jurisdiction

Feb 22, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Barrhead and District Chamber launches #TakeoutTuesdays

Area residents ordering in food encouraged to post about it on social media to help support local restaurants

Feb 22, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Pembina Hills trustees still pushing to raise the speed limit for school buses

Little progress has been made despite meetings with MLAs and provincial transportation associations

Feb 21, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

MLA weighs in on recent anti-restriction rallies

Glenn van Dijken supports a more regional approach to potential future COVID-19 regulations

Feb 21, 2021 11:15 AM Read more >

Westlock County transfer station saga continues

Reeve thinks they should be kept open 

Feb 21, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

New tax form for working from home

Talk to your accountant about the T2200S form

Feb 20, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >