Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Westlock man scheduled for trial after RCMP manhunt

Rick Atzler had been released on bail in October following his arrest.

Jan 13, 2025 1:22 PM Read more >

Athabasca Grown: Take an active role in the future of your food

Local food production research project WANTS YOU, Athabasca

Jan 13, 2025 11:23 AM Read more >

Westlock RCMP seek public help in identifying Jan. 10 break-and-enter suspect

On Jan. 10, an unknown male driving a dark coloured 2020-25 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty truck entered the property.

Jan 13, 2025 11:06 AM Read more >

Canada Post says 25% stamp price increase takes effect today

The cost to send a letter in Canada is increasing by about 25 per cent, effective today.

Jan 13, 2025 9:52 AM Read more >

No indication Trump will back down on tariffs, but retaliating not the answer: Smith

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she received no indication from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend that he plans to back down on implementing hefty tariffs on Canadian products.

Jan 13, 2025 9:28 AM Read more >

Government program highlights history of Alberta's place names

From Cree words to colonial settlers, research compiled by the Government of Alberta helps unpack the tangled history of northern Alberta

Jan 13, 2025 9:20 AM Read more >

Duty counsel called me an idiot, won't help me, accused tells court

'He is correct on both counts,' replied duty counsel

Jan 13, 2025 6:29 AM Read more >

JANUARY 13 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

Jan 13, 2025 5:56 AM Read more >

CUPE and Westlock County ratify agreement after year of talks

Negotiations had been ongoing since October 2023.

Jan 12, 2025 5:19 PM Read more >

Dunstable School could be a place to learn to farm

Pembina Hills School Division trustee Victoria Kane says board investigating the possibility of turning Dunstable into an agricultural school

Jan 12, 2025 1:18 PM Read more >