Westlock, Athabasca, Barrhead News

Fortis planning April 18 power outage north of Athabasca

North of the river all the way to Calling Lake will be without power for three hours Thursday morning

Apr 17, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Icy commute on Highway 33

Apr 17, 2024 9:58 AM Read more >

Barrhead man who pleaded guilty to stabbing awaits sentencing

Accused also pleaded guilty to three breach charges

Apr 17, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

What happened to the Town of Athabasca sign?

If you noticed the welcome sign south of highway 2 is down, we did too

Apr 17, 2024 6:15 AM Read more >

APRIL 17 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

Apr 17, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Province boosts operating funding for Bonnyville and Barrhead housing providers

The Lakeland Lodge and Housing Foundation and the the Barrhead & District Social Housing Association is is getting more money from the province to maintain housing units.

Apr 16, 2024 5:35 PM Read more >

Councillor concerns over conflict of interest in Athabasca County

A proposed donation to community event sparks debate around table

Apr 16, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

THEY SAID IT: Rotary donation sparks debate in county chambers

A donation of gravel caused tension between councillors around the optics of conflicts of interest

Apr 16, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Town of Barrhead mill rate to increase by two per cent

Residential property owners can expect a $15 increase, for non-residential a $28 bump for every $100,000 in assessment

Apr 16, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

Data shows Alberta has record drug poisoning deaths, but no increase in rates of addiction

Alberta's toxic drug death toll has been blamed on a worsening "addiction crisis," but data shows no increase in substance use disorders over last decade.

Apr 16, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >