Local News

Grand opening of BES playground occurs a year after construction

New playground equipment was paid for through donations, provincial grants and fundraising

Oct 11, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

HSAA red alert highlights paramedic shortage in rural communities

For a short period of time Oct. 5 no ambulances were available in Westlock and Barrhead

Oct 11, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

BREAKING: Four injured following Oct. 10 plane crash at Westlock Municipal Airport

Sunday-morning accident is second plane crash at the airport in the past six weeks

Oct 10, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

Woodlands County applies for $195K education credit on $888,000 in uncollectable taxes

Councillors also approve transfer of $1.4 million from education credit program to equipment reserve

Oct 10, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Thunderbirds roll to St. Paul tournament title

Senior boys claim gold, while the senior girls net bronze

Oct 10, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Athabasca detachment welcomes first-ever chaplain

Rev. Monica Rosborough will provide spiritual guidance and comfort for local RCMP officers

Oct 10, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Echo Lake patrols led to quiet summer for firefighters in that area

“It was relatively slow for us, thank goodness,” said Westlock County fire chief John Biro

Oct 10, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

St. Mary Sharks feasting on early-season competition

Both senior volleyball teams have scored tourney titles

Oct 9, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Rodeo Drive parking woes

Solution to summertime parking may come as soon as 2022 as part of council’s budget deliberations

Oct 9, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Brian Hall brings banking and business experience to the ballot

Three men now seek Athabasca County Division 4 seat

Oct 9, 2021 12:09 PM Read more >