Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Council approves new non-residential tax exemption bylaw

County of Barrhead councillors hope individuals and businesses will be enticed by potential large tax breaks to expand or improve their properties

Jun 9, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

New Multiplex manager preparing for reopening

Rhonda Alix started in the GM position April 13

Jun 8, 2021 3:30 PM Read more >

Boyle ER without doctor next three nights

Regular physician coverage expected to resume June 11 at 8 a.m.

Jun 8, 2021 2:04 PM Read more >

Residential school discovery puts history in perspective

Truth and reconciliation starts with acknowledgment of trauma that occurred

Jun 8, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Seven Barrhead, Westlock students earn medals at provincial Skills competition

COVID-19 pandemic required most students to compete ‘virtually’, either at home or at school

Jun 8, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Seniors’ Week underway in Westlock

FCSS handing out 100 special packages to seniors today, June 8

Jun 8, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Making smiles happen at WHPS

Athabasca Kindergartener gives students 357 reasons to grin

Jun 7, 2021 2:42 PM Read more >

County takes on the responsibility for the school trustee election

Two County of Barrhead councillors suggest the municipality and PHSD should split the election training and facility rental cost evenly regardless of the situation

Jun 7, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Ralph Leriger will seek third term as Westlock’s mayor

First elected in 2013, Leriger was unopposed in the 2017 municipal election

Jun 7, 2021 7:30 AM Read more >

Boyle Healthcare Centre will close ER for 24 hours

Patients needing emergency care will be sent to other hospitals

Jun 6, 2021 12:42 PM Read more >

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