Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Westlock area COVID-19 update: 11 active cases, 169 total

Province blames feds for vaccine delivery, AHS concerned about changes to Pfizer label

Jan 28, 2021 5:27 PM Read more >

Bulk of MOST funding to be used to offset unpaid taxes

County councillors approve recommendation to use $640,000 of funding meant to offset municipal loses due to COVID-19 to cover lost tax revenue from the energy sector

Jan 28, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >

One dead after suspected heroin overdose

Athabasca RCMP respond to 45 calls for service last week

Jan 28, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Town won’t put ice back in at the Rotary Spirit Centre until the fall

Westlock's rec facilities will reopen when the province lifts its current restrictions

Jan 28, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

GRO looking forward to a better year

Organization's manager says there was work on about 2,400 small plots and a total of 42 research and demo trials in 2020

Jan 27, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Keeping young athletes motivated

Biathlon coach fears amateur sports will lose young athletes due to lack of interest due to the pandemic

Jan 27, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

Firefighters fielded more calls than ever in 2020

Medical assistance requests spiked, as town firefighters responded to 116 calls

Jan 27, 2021 6:44 AM Read more >

Westlock area COVID-19 update: 12 active cases, 169 total

Alberta: 366 new cases, 8,652 active

Jan 26, 2021 4:49 PM Read more >

County council approves new transfer station maintenance agreement

BARRHEAD-A debate on whether or not to renew a contract for the maintenance of the County of Barrhead’s five transfer stations led to a bigger discussion those facilities and the Take It or Leave It pilot program.

Jan 26, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Proposed brewhouse hits a bump

Sewer connection is estimated to cost $85,000

Jan 26, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >