Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Pine Creek Simmentals and Geis Angus Farms go international

Barrhead area farms and ranches are selling cattle to Mexico

Jan 16, 2025 8:53 AM Read more >

Gallery: Barrhead U15 Hockey vs. Athabasca

Jan 16, 2025 6:15 AM Read more >

JANUARY 16 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

Jan 16, 2025 5:57 AM Read more >

Westlock local goes pro with Tulsa Oilers

Cade McNelly, who signed with Tulsa Oilers in July of last year, had his debut performance with his new team on Friday, January 3.

Jan 15, 2025 4:48 PM Read more >

What’s being done for the homeless in Westlock?

The Hope Resource Centre helps the homeless in Westlock

Jan 15, 2025 12:50 PM Read more >

Nature Alive delivers winter adventures

It is a great time to do some winter camping

Jan 15, 2025 10:49 AM Read more >

Athabasca man out $300 after hammering on ex’s door

Justice warns Kiernan Dredge after a Christmas Eve incident saw him spend two weeks in custody

Jan 15, 2025 8:47 AM Read more >

'Degraded and helpless': Spike in reported abuse in Alberta's continuing care homes

In 2023-24, The Protection for Persons in Care (PPC) program investigated hundreds of reports of abuse. According to its annual report, investigators determined 157 of these allegations were founded — three times more than the previous year.

Jan 15, 2025 8:22 AM Read more >

Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

The first carbon rebate of 2025 is being paid out today to households in provinces that use the federal carbon pricing system — even as the future of the rebate program itself remains uncertain.

Jan 15, 2025 7:09 AM Read more >

GALLERY: Barrhead Nightmare Before Christmas play

GALLERY: Mr. Peter Bonnema directed the play, Nightmare Before Christmas at the Barrhead Composite High School Theatre on Friday, Jan. 9 and Saturday, Jan. 10 with half the proceeds going to the Barrhead Food Bank.

Jan 15, 2025 6:10 AM Read more >