Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Grass fire shuts down traffic on Highway 18

Visibility was reduced to zero for 10-15 minutes before firefighters extinguished the flame

Apr 30, 2021 3:56 PM Read more >

Resident suffers minor burns to fingers following early-morning structure fire in Westlock

Chief says blaze melted solder on the waterline which stopped it from being worse

Apr 30, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Smoky Lake County request denied

County of Barrhead councillors decide not to support Smoky Lake County’s request for a letter of support for its application to get the North Saskatchewan River included in the Canadian Heritage River System

Apr 30, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Pembina Hills will not participate in piloting of draft K-6 curriculum

Panel of teachers cite challenges of COVID-19 pandemic and numerous issues with curriculum in recommending against pilot

Apr 30, 2021 8:30 AM Read more >

AU staffer running for AFL prez

Susan Cake hopes to beat out long-time president Gil McGowan

Apr 30, 2021 7:13 AM Read more >

Conduct in-person transactions in public spaces, RCMP urge

No plans to offer safe-exchange zone in Westlock

Apr 29, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Village projects got started at just the right time

Boyle council takes care of financial business, passing budgets, setting mill rate and accepting independent audit

Apr 29, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

County to contribute to roofing costs

County of Barrhead councillors approve first community grant under its new policy

Apr 29, 2021 9:30 AM Read more >

The road to cancer recovery

Supports near and far help cancer patients deal with treatment

Apr 28, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Is it time to revisit the height requirement for home construction

County of Barrhead Coun. Bill Lane says new homes in Thunder Lake are getting taller

Apr 28, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >