Local News

Old bush pile ignites large grass fire

Barrhead Regional Fire Services and Fort Assiniboine Fire Department battle large grass fire southwest of Barrhead

Apr 25, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Final decision: Westlock County transfer sites stay open for 2021

Their future, however, is still in the conversation

Apr 24, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Grade 10-12 students at Barrhead switching to at-home learning due to batch of local COVID-19 cases

Cases also identified at schools in Neerlandia, Westlock, Clyde and Sunny Bend Colony

Apr 24, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Frogs and toads and salamanders, oh my

Local amphibians presented by Dr. Danna Schock for Science Outreach - Athabasca

Apr 24, 2021 7:53 AM Read more >

ATV accident costs Colinton man his life

RCMP still investigating circumstances of fatality

Apr 23, 2021 5:14 PM Read more >

Dispute over Whitecourt Airport hay licence resolved

Woodlands County council had been deadlocked over whether to award licence to numbered company or previous licence-holder

Apr 23, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

Rollover claims Calling Lake woman

RCMP believe poor road conditions contributed to accident

Apr 23, 2021 11:33 AM Read more >

Westlock County enters negotiations for Tawatinaw ski hill operator extension

Friends of Tawatinaw make the case for continuing to manage the hill

Apr 23, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

More work underway at Athabasca hospital

Parking lot, sidewalks and additional signage to be done by end of May

Apr 23, 2021 7:11 AM Read more >

Fire restriction issued in Athabasca County

Fire Protection Area to the north now under fire advisory

Apr 22, 2021 4:32 PM Read more >