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County of Barrhead to reopen its campgrounds and boat launches

County of Barrhead to reopen its campgrounds and boat launches

County manager frustrated at the lack of communication on the provincial government’s relaunch strategy
100 years of healthcare: What now?

100 years of healthcare: What now?

Community or centralization, there's no easy path forward
Westlock daycare to open May 19

Westlock daycare to open May 19

Although the date is tentative, a survey went out for parents in essential service and Phase 1 businesses
Economic relaunch underway

Economic relaunch underway

Optometrists to dentists to hairdressers, nothing will be the same
Rural hospitals now require appointments for lab work

Rural hospitals now require appointments for lab work

New restrictions affect health care centres in Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock and nearby communities
Westlock couple renew vows on 70th anniversary

Westlock couple renew vows on 70th anniversary

They held physically distant ceremony May 2 in from of the Westlock Baptist Church, with family and friends joining in a parade of cars
Former Barrhead resident keeps in touch with her roots through local newspaper

Former Barrhead resident keeps in touch with her roots through local newspaper

Hazel Melynk has been a faithful subscriber to the Barrhead Leader for 70 years
Emergency shelter opening in Morinville this month

Emergency shelter opening in Morinville this month

Jessie's House, built in memory of domestic violence victim, to open May 19
County of Barrhead extends tax payment deadline

County of Barrhead extends tax payment deadline

Councillors approve new tax deadline is Sept. 30 following a provincial recommendation for municipalities to extend the education tax collection to non-residential residents
Ag Society puts finishing touches on indoor arena

Ag Society puts finishing touches on indoor arena

$35,000 in cash prizes up for grabs in raffle draw
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