Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Tenders far higher than expected

Town of Athabasca will proceed with water main looping and stage repair projects despite $225,000 shortfall

Aug 18, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Councillors not anxious to jump on reopening recreation rental policy

Town of Barrhead councillors vote against Coun. Ty Assaf’s motion to reopen the policy to allow organizations to rent the town’s bouncy house outside of the Agrena

Aug 18, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Westlock County bordering on ag disaster declaration

Councillors briefed Aug. 10; ag services director says they’ll continue to monitor the situation

Aug 18, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Striving to be a “do-something” councillor every day

Incumbent village councillor Barb Smith has put her name forward for a second term

Aug 18, 2021 8:30 AM Read more >

Freshman councillor vying for second term

Kiteley first to put her name forward for second term in Boyle

Aug 18, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

CAO recruitment won’t start until after election

New county administrator may not be in place until the new year

Aug 17, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Cause of four-plex fire “undetermined”

File has been turned over to the Westlock RCMP for further investigation

Aug 17, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Statistics show crime is trending downward

However, in recent weeks, Barrhead’s top cop is noticing an uptick in property crime

Aug 17, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

U14 Pitch Perfect far from defeated

Made a lot of memories and a lot of friends at Edmonton provincial tournament

Aug 16, 2021 3:30 PM Read more >

Barrhead Bombers have a new owner

Aly Virani, of Barrhead Inn and Suites, is now in control of Barrhead’s WSHL entry

Aug 16, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >