Local News

Hazardous substances found in street level drugs

RCMP report that flubromazepam is new to the Westlock region and is commonly associated with overdoses and deaths in other areas

Sep 7, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Local dairy farmer Lorrie Jespersen seeking Division 4 seat

Jespersen highlights economic development as main reason for running in October election

Sep 7, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Calling Lake man had a gun before he was shot by officers

ASIRT seeking witnesses to Aug. 26 shooting as investigation continues

Sep 7, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Blue Heron Fair Days deemed a success

Despite the uncertainty caused by the pandemic, attendance in the two-day fair was up slightly

Sep 6, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Athabasca man charged with arson following Aug. 31 fire

Marcel Gambler refused to speak to the judge in Westlock court

Sep 6, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Underground work on 108th Street will cease for the season Sept. 15

Town doesn’t want the stretch to be left in gravel over the wint

Sep 6, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Willcott seeking fourth term in Div. 2

Long-time Colinton resident has more to accomplish, he says

Sep 5, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Neerlandia native helps Canadian women to their best Paralympic finish

Heidi Peters and the Canadian sitting volleyball team finish fourth after losing in hard-fought game against Brazil

Sep 5, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Barrhead trustee Judy Lefebvre announces she is seeking re-election

If re-elected, Lefebvre will be the only returning trustee on the new board

Sep 5, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Westlock will have three new trustees on Pembina Hills board

Busby-area trustee Jackie Carson resigns; Jackie Comeau and Wendy Scinski aren’t running this fall

Sep 5, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >