Local News

Athabasca County will recognize Sept. 30 holiday

Council decides to recognize federal holiday

Sep 19, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Highway 44 collision leads to 30-minute pet rescue

Family guinea pig escaped his cage and hid under the wrecked vehicle

Sep 19, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Barrhead Chamber still has rapid testing kits for businesses

Testing kits can help businesses identify pre-symptomatic or asymptomatic individuals

Sep 19, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Swimming pool, arena and library limited to one-third capacity

Town of Barrhead and the public library opt out proof of vaccination program

Sep 18, 2021 1:01 PM Read more >

Westlock County declares ag disaster

Hay crops “a definite” disaster; lack of pasture, feed and straw will force many to sell their herds, says county ag manager

Sep 18, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Two more COVID deaths in Barrhead, Westlock County

One hundred and fifty nine active cases identified in Athabasca, Barrhead and Westlock

Sep 17, 2021 5:30 PM Read more >

Walk-a-Mile in need of more feet

PRAAC’s annual fundraiser changed once again due to COVID

Sep 17, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Looking outside the box

Town of Barrhead council needs to utilize the untapped resources of its residents to help solve some of its challenges

Sep 17, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Derko in for another run to git ‘er done

Boyle mayor will try for another term on village council

Sep 17, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Revamped rates schedule will be debated as part of budget 2022

Three per cent increase proposed for variety of fees; rates at the pool and RSC haven’t changed since 2015

Sep 17, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >