Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Town of Athabasca approved for housing needs assessment grant

$60,000 study could help attract developers, says Athabasca mayor

Feb 19, 2025 4:42 PM Read more >

Care home company got $8.8M in subsidies from Alberta government, paid shareholders millions

Extendicare reported receiving $257.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds from various provincial governments from 2020 to 2023

Feb 19, 2025 3:45 PM Read more >

RCMP announce Name the Puppy Contest for 2025

Alberta-born police dogs will be named by kids through contest. And yes kids, Alpha is a possiblity.

Feb 19, 2025 3:15 PM Read more >

Crime continues: so does Opportunity SOLE

The M.D. of Opportunity council extended its state of local emergency for another two weeks on February 12 due to issues around crime, drugs, and mental health concerns.

Feb 19, 2025 2:28 PM Read more >

Keeping Barrhead residents healthy and active

Town of Barrhead parks and recreation department director updates council on rec activities

Feb 19, 2025 12:58 PM Read more >

What affects indoor air quality?

The results of Dr. Ran Zhao's studies may surprise you

Feb 19, 2025 8:57 AM Read more >

Chronic wasting disease spreading across Alberta's deer population

As 'zombie deer disease' spreads through Canada, there's still much to learn about CWD and its potential effects on humans.

Feb 19, 2025 7:28 AM Read more >

FEBRUARY 19 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

Feb 19, 2025 5:18 AM Read more >

SNEAK PEEK: Boyle council hears from remodelled victim services and more

Q3 RCMP crime stats and capital requests from affordable housing organization also on the agenda

Feb 18, 2025 5:58 PM Read more >

Town of Athabasca code of conduct discussions centre around cell phone use

Town of Athabasca councillors want to nip potential problem in the bud

Feb 18, 2025 4:41 PM Read more >