Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

AU seeks more integrated learner experience

Ambitious overhaul expected to be implemented mid-2022

Dec 18, 2020 1:36 PM Read more >

Woodlands County councillors unanimously reject regional landfill budget

Disagreement centred on proposed scale trailer and building, which is listed in budget as $419,000 expense

Dec 18, 2020 1:30 PM Read more >

Pandemic financial pressures deplete finances, spirits as festive season approaches

Like many Canadians financially hurt by the pandemic, her family of four is struggling to stay afloat even with the help of social assistance, food banks, clothing donations, and loans from friends and family.

Dec 18, 2020 11:15 AM Read more >

Firefighters respond to early-morning mobile home fire

Home unoccupied at time of the blaze

Dec 18, 2020 10:47 AM Read more >

Athabasca post office reopens after day-long closure

Employee tested positive for COVID-19 and facility shut down Dec. 17

Dec 18, 2020 9:33 AM Read more >

Active COVID-19 cases in County of Barrhead fall to seven

Dr. Deena Hinshaw reports 30 more deaths in latest COVID update, the highest death toll since the start of the pandemic

Dec 17, 2020 5:30 PM Read more >

Harnessing the energy of the future

Energy Futures Roadshow brings together diverse group online

Dec 17, 2020 3:29 PM Read more >

New measures in place at RCMP offices

Westlock detachment takes additional measures

Dec 17, 2020 1:30 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Third COVID case reported at Athabasca school

Whispering Hills Primary School has seen three cases since Dec. 10

Dec 17, 2020 9:56 AM Read more >

Councillors debate secondary access for 59th Avenue

Town of Barrhead council instructs administration to add the project to the municipality’s 10-year Capital Plan

Dec 17, 2020 9:30 AM Read more >