Westlock, Athabasca, Barrhead News

Barrhead FCSS taking its show on the road

Woodlands County signs new contract with Barrhead FCSS allowing them to expand services to Fort Assiniboine/Goose Lake region

Dec 24, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Brian Jean, Premier and other ministers fight federal emissions cap

“The emissions cap will drive away investment and hobble Alberta’s economy – this seems to be Ottawa’s plan,” says Brian Jean, provincial minister of Energy and Minerals.

Dec 24, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >

Westlock passes annual fees and rates bylaw

New fees and rates take effect January 1, 2024

Dec 24, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Alberta municipalities say new funding framework doesn't meet needs

Leaders of local governments worry that the changes in Provincial infrastructure funding fail to capture the burden of costs in rural areas and will actually reduce funding for some communities.

Dec 23, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

Fort Assiniboine students wow in Chrismas Carol

Dec 23, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

R.F. Staples teams earn silver, bronze at home tournament

Thunderbirds Invitational basketball tournament held Dec. 15-16

Dec 23, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Inpatient admissions temporarily paused at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre

Hours of service for emergency department also changing over holidays

Dec 22, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Temporary emergency department closures for Boyle, Smoky Lake and Lac La Biche

All three centres lacking physician coverage for periods over the holidays

Dec 22, 2023 4:12 PM Read more >

Wabash staff present Christmas gift to Westlock Library — a $1,000 donation

Cash will be put towards purchase of 3D printer

Dec 22, 2023 3:54 PM Read more >

Alberta has new rules on when you need to call the police after a car crash

The threshold for reporting accidents to the police has been raised to $5,000 from $2,000

Dec 22, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >