Local News

Province puts $150 million to broadband expansion for rural Albertans

Local officials say it’s a good start, but await the details

Jul 27, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

Municipalities team up on doctor recruitment

Town, county and village officials met last week to devise a strategy going forward

Jul 27, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Remembering Cecile Martin

Family of Cecile Martin honour her life and celebrate the 41st anniversary of the park named in her honour

Jul 27, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Ten acute care beds at Westlock hospital temporarily closed

Staffing shortage blamed for closures, which will last until Aug. 29

Jul 27, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >

Renovated Westlock Golf Course clubhouse now open

Official grand opening ceremony slated for Wednesday, July 28

Jul 27, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Fire destroys County of Barrhead home

Couple escapes blaze with little other than the clothes on their back

Jul 26, 2021 1:01 PM Read more >

Saving the birds, one house at a time

Local conservationists concerned about avian populations

Jul 26, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Westlock County applies for grant to improve rec facilities

Proposal for new admin building study put off, but not rejected

Jul 26, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Steady increase in Multiplex use

As restrictions lifted, users were eager to get back to the facility

Jul 25, 2021 3:02 PM Read more >

Barrhead team roper wins Bob Feist Invitational

Kolton Schmidt and partner Wyatt Cox rope six head of cattle in 40.27 seconds

Jul 25, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >