Local News

Athabasca doesn’t want rally in town

Councillors agree to send letters stating position to organizers and Solicitor General 

Apr 27, 2021 7:08 AM Read more >

Accidents punctuate month for RCMP

Athabasca RCMP report

Apr 26, 2021 3:28 PM Read more >

Using technology to protect the public

BARCC Alert system utilized to warn public about a potentially armed man

Apr 26, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Long-time R.F. teacher heading back to his roots

Dean Fagnan to become St. Mary School assistant principal this September

Apr 26, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

Town gets behind Clean Energy Improvement Program

Municipality will borrow $200K to lend out to residents for energy efficient home improvements

Apr 26, 2021 7:06 AM Read more >

Federal budget sparse on detail, heavy on debt

"Campaign-style" budget "irresponsible," say Conservative MPs

Apr 25, 2021 2:50 PM Read more >

Heritage Building renos ahead of schedule

Building will house Westlock FCSS when done

Apr 25, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Old bush pile ignites large grass fire

Barrhead Regional Fire Services and Fort Assiniboine Fire Department battle large grass fire southwest of Barrhead

Apr 25, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Final decision: Westlock County transfer sites stay open for 2021

Their future, however, is still in the conversation

Apr 24, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Grade 10-12 students at Barrhead switching to at-home learning due to batch of local COVID-19 cases

Cases also identified at schools in Neerlandia, Westlock, Clyde and Sunny Bend Colony

Apr 24, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >