Local News

Three area municipalities will vote on face-covering bylaws this week

County Nov. 17 at 9 a.m.; town at 6 p.m.; village Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.

Nov 16, 2020 2:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: COVID case reported at Edwin Parr Composite

Second case at the Athabasca high school since September

Nov 16, 2020 11:12 AM Read more >

Fred Slobodian resigns from Westlock County council

Municipality won’t hold a byelection to fill vacant Div. 6 seat

Nov 16, 2020 11:10 AM Read more >

Local non-profit group to start counselling program

Barrhead Association For Community Living receives $129,000 from the province to create a COVID-19 mental health program

Nov 16, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >

Fundraising with finger puppets

Mary Olson knitted nearly 700 finger puppets to fill time during pandemic

Nov 15, 2020 11:06 AM Read more >

Painting of your choice by local artist the main prize in library raffle

Time is running out to purchase tickets in fundraiser for Barrhead Public Library

Nov 15, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >

Food bank continues to meet the needs of its clients despite the loss of food drives

The food bank changes the way it is organizing food bank pickups to better meet the needs of its clients

Nov 14, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

Chief receives 30-year exemplary service medal

MLA at Westlock town council meeting to make presentation

Nov 14, 2020 12:13 PM Read more >

Putting a local face on Remembrance Day

Dunstable School Grade 4 to 6 students learn about two Canadian Armed Forces veterans who are at rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery

Nov 14, 2020 8:30 AM Read more >

Firefighters seek stipend increase for training

Athabasca County council will consider the increase at upcoming budget meetings

Nov 14, 2020 7:30 AM Read more >