Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Westlock County hit with flood water

Water overran roads, fields, and properties

Apr 13, 2025 5:09 PM Read more >

AU's new provost eager to expand local research, build on momentum

Dr. Catherine Swindlehurst will be taking over as the university's chief academic officer, a role with its own set of unique opportunities

Apr 13, 2025 1:08 PM Read more >

Grassland Petro-Can hit with fine, 5-year ban from Temporary Foreign Worker program

Hamlet truck stop receives second-largest fine in 2025 to date

Apr 12, 2025 5:08 PM Read more >

UCP MLAs address federal election safety, coal and gender questions at Barrhead fundraiser

Brian Jean says April 28 election crucial but election stealing doesn't happen in Canada at fundraiser for Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock MLA Glenn van Dijken

Apr 12, 2025 11:03 AM Read more >

Westlock FCSS Help at Home program a big hit

A fantastic way to learn about food preparation, healthy options and life skills in a casual comforting environment

Apr 12, 2025 8:51 AM Read more >

NCABL looking to hit a home run in 2025 season

North Central Alberta Baseball League commissioner says rural communities the key to helping league regain former prominence

Apr 11, 2025 4:50 PM Read more >

Boyle moving ahead with two road repair projects

Both bids came in under budget in rare turn for municipality

Apr 11, 2025 12:49 PM Read more >

Highway 63 open following night time closure

Single vehicle collision cause of detour, but RCMP say no injuries were reported

Apr 11, 2025 9:06 AM Read more >

van Dijken touts accomplishments, backs premier's advocacy

Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock MLA tells audience at UCP fundraiser the difficulties of representing a large, sparsely populated riding

Apr 11, 2025 8:48 AM Read more >

Horse Clinician with a heart of gold

“The clinics are open to everyone. It’s an opportunity to learn or practice basic horsemanship and gymkhana skills,”

Apr 11, 2025 6:48 AM Read more >