Local News

MLA faces tough questions about future of AU

Rotary members put van Dijken in the hot seat

Apr 14, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Councillors formalize longstanding practice

County of Barrhead councillors approve new reserve policy

Apr 14, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

County of Barrhead signs off on RCMP’s annual performance plan

RCMP Sgt. Dodds said drug addiction still the cause of the majority of the area’s crime

Apr 13, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

River intake tender $2M more than expected

Municipalities will split costs by water usage, with town taking on $1.3M of additional costs 

Apr 13, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Westlock County hires budget consultant for CAO job

Kay Spiess will prioritize comms, economic development, regional collaboration

Apr 13, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

In-school COVID transmission rare, says premier

"Virus had a 100 per cent attack rate" at Athabasca birthday party

Apr 12, 2021 4:53 PM Read more >

Councillors approve new Rates and Fees Bylaw with little changes

Discussion about the bylaw reveals potential shortcomings in how the municipality’s Fire Protection Service Charges policy

Apr 12, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Abandoned campfire blamed for Echo Lake blaze

Westlock County crews able to extinguish April 6 fire after five-hour fight

Apr 12, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

County meets with transportation minister on local projects

McIver said Highway 55 likely delayed until 2022, but work should begin on bridge in July

Apr 12, 2021 8:26 AM Read more >

Internet lagging? Look to the stars

Satellite Internet could be game changer for rural areas

Apr 11, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >