Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Internet lagging? Look to the stars

Satellite Internet could be game changer for rural areas

Apr 11, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >

Woodlands County councillor calls for resumption of in-person firefighter training

While online training was allowed, weekly practices had been put on hold due to COVID health restrictions

Apr 11, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

Hours, services rolled back at Westlock’s rec facilities

Library also forced to close its doors to walk-in traffic

Apr 11, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

New law gives partners, families access to abusers' past

Clare’s Law came into effect in Alberta April 1

Apr 10, 2021 1:11 PM Read more >

COVID-19 from behind the coffee shop till

From irritated to patient, Westlock café owner observed how people changed

Apr 10, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

T1 officially enters service

Town of Westlock hosts April 1 push-in ceremony for new $1.3M platform truck

Apr 9, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

Woodlands County seeking meeting with Bridge to Care over proposed Fort Assiniboine facility

Christian-based organization wants to convert old Trident Exploration building into therapeutic treatment facility for youth

Apr 9, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Learn how to identify local amphibians

Science Outreach – Athabasca University presents Dr. Danna Schock

Apr 9, 2021 7:30 AM Read more >

Six people arrested in chop shop sting operation

Barrhead RCMP Sgt. Bob Dodds says six people are facing 56 charges as the result of the sting and he expects several more by the time the investigation is complete

Apr 8, 2021 6:51 PM Read more >

Edwin Parr COVID outbreak reaches 100

Athabasca region now has 266 active cases, with a case rate per 100,000 at 2,034.7

Apr 8, 2021 4:28 PM Read more >