Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Options for property tax payments

Town of Barrhead councillors instruct administration to draft bylaw which extends the property tax payment deadline by three months as part of a monthly instalment plan

Mar 16, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Town Talk LIVE! with Mayor Colleen Powell - Feb. 18, 2021

Join us to hear about what is going on in and around Athabasca.

Mar 16, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Rail crossing closed in Westlock

CN crews onsite for work; drivers need to detour

Mar 16, 2021 12:15 PM Read more >

Westlock County to hire new CAO

No details yet, but they’re expected to start April 1

Mar 16, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Wells, resources and an economy in transition

Lives of Albertans intertwined in history of oil and gas prosperity and abandonment

Mar 16, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Water treatment plant in Whitecourt back up and running

Town declared State of Local Emergency on March 13 in order to preserve water while system was under repairs

Mar 15, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Multiplex remains closed for now

Multiplex society hopeful Step 3 will allow facility to reopen

Mar 15, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Westlock and Barrhead not interested in provincial police force

Municipalities will pen letter to Alberta’s Minister of Justice and Solicitor General

Mar 15, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Taking aim at the wrong target

Barrhead gun shop owner says proposed gun control legislation will hurt businesses and firearms enthusiasts and will do little to stop crime

Mar 15, 2021 7:30 AM Read more >

Power disruption at water treatment plant prompts Whitecourt to declare state of local emergency

Water is being shipped to Whitecourt from neighbouring municipalities, but local residents are being asked to conserve water

Mar 14, 2021 7:07 PM Read more >