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Woodlands County council shifts to virtual meetings again

Woodlands County council shifts to virtual meetings again

Council will have discussion regarding proof of vaccination for attendance at council meetings on Sept. 21
PPC leader Maxime Bernier says Canadians are “under attack”

PPC leader Maxime Bernier says Canadians are “under attack”

PPC leader draws hundreds to Sept. 19 afternoon rally in Westlock
Westlock restaurants respond to changing COVID-19 measures

Westlock restaurants respond to changing COVID-19 measures

Some will require proof of vaccination, others will close in-person dining
Athabasca County will recognize Sept. 30 holiday

Athabasca County will recognize Sept. 30 holiday

Council decides to recognize federal holiday
Highway 44 collision leads to 30-minute pet rescue

Highway 44 collision leads to 30-minute pet rescue

Family guinea pig escaped his cage and hid under the wrecked vehicle
Barrhead Chamber still has rapid testing kits for businesses

Barrhead Chamber still has rapid testing kits for businesses

Testing kits can help businesses identify pre-symptomatic or asymptomatic individuals
Swimming pool, arena and library limited to one-third capacity

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

Town of Barrhead and the public library opt out proof of vaccination program
Westlock County declares ag disaster

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
Two more COVID deaths in Barrhead, Westlock County

Two more COVID deaths in Barrhead, Westlock County

One hundred and fifty nine active cases identified in Athabasca, Barrhead and Westlock
Walk-a-Mile in need of more feet

Walk-a-Mile in need of more feet

PRAAC’s annual fundraiser changed once again due to COVID
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