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Liberal party begins process to succeed Trudeau as candidates weigh their options

Liberal party begins process to succeed Trudeau as candidates weigh their options

As Liberal party brass begins to chart course for an expedited race to find Justin Trudeau's successor, potential contenders are weighing whether or not to join the fray -- including former central banker Mark Carney.
SNEEK PEAK: Athabasca Town councillors to hear about passive solar projects, vacant land tax rate

SNEEK PEAK: Athabasca Town councillors to hear about passive solar projects, vacant land tax rate

First meeting of 2025 will also see Aspen View schools present
JANUARY 7 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

JANUARY 7 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
Westlock County to increase security at sites

Westlock County to increase security at sites

The new system will also help with evidence when doing incident investigations: Jessica Huppertz-Toews
AU looking forward to new opportunities in 2025

AU looking forward to new opportunities in 2025

Finalized strategic plan set to guide school as it continues to grow
Oil, gas emissions cap could have indirect impacts: former AER chief

Oil, gas emissions cap could have indirect impacts: former AER chief

The federal government has announced new regulations that will require oil and gas companies to reduce emissions by one-third over eight years starting in 2026
Gravel company is one step closer to expanding its operation

Gravel company is one step closer to expanding its operation

County of Barrhead council gives first reading to a bylaw to decommission an undeveloped road allowance
Lack of lifejackets nets Thunder Lake boaters fines

Lack of lifejackets nets Thunder Lake boaters fines

Two boaters receive $900 in penalties for not having enough personal floatation devices for everyone on their watercrafts
Trudeau prorogues Parliament, will step down as prime minister after leadership race

Trudeau prorogues Parliament, will step down as prime minister after leadership race

Trudeau said Canadians deserve a real choice in the next election.
Westlock's former mayor and 'Coronation Girl' reflects on once-in-lifetime adventure

Westlock's former mayor and 'Coronation Girl' reflects on once-in-lifetime adventure

In 1953, at the age of 17 or 18, Shirley Morie, a long-time resident of Westlock, Alberta, was one of only 50 young women across Canada chosen to participate in a historic journey to London for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
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