Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Barrhead RCMP detachment to focus more on drug enforcement in the coming year

Town of Barrhead council signs off on Barrhead RCMP annual performance plan with visibility and more emphasis on drug enforcement

Mar 30, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Regional leaders in Westlock look for economic development options

Consultants will reach out to business leaders in the three communities

Mar 30, 2021 9:40 AM Read more >

High school sees huge savings from solar array

Sun saves school division $53K over last two years

Mar 30, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

New draft curriculum for Alberta K-6 students unveiled

Students to return to the basics; facts over fads, claims minister

Mar 29, 2021 4:53 PM Read more >

Council rejects manufactured home taxation change

Park owners vow to work with Town of Westlock admin on tax collection

Mar 29, 2021 1:23 PM Read more >

Grassland car-jacking suspect arrested

Casey Potts, 34, faces 19 charges, including armed robbery and careless use of a firearm

Mar 29, 2021 11:55 AM Read more >

Councillor concerned about potential voter fraud

Woodlands County Coun. Ron Govenlock said concerns raised over mail-in voter fraud in the U.S. are legitimate, saying the potential is there for similar instances in the upcoming municipal election

Mar 29, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Residents upset with Highway 55 repair delays

Athabasca County council fed up too; will meet with transportation minister April 8

Mar 29, 2021 7:04 AM Read more >

Defining and fighting fake science

Presentation looks at stopping the spread of bad information

Mar 28, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Barrhead’s newest RCMP member loving small town life

Const. Ashish Ralh joins the Barrhead detachment after stints with the Edmonton Remand Centre and the Alberta Sheriffs

Mar 28, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >