Local News

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 >

New provincial tool compares municipal finances

More data to be added early 2021

Dec 16, 2020 5:30 PM Read more >

Westlock Rotary Theatre program a success

Despite COVID-19 restrictions, event still able to generate $5,800

Dec 16, 2020 12:39 PM Read more >

Pembina Hills meetings to stay at regional office for rest of school year

Prior to onset of COVID-19, trustees would hold some monthly meetings at various schools within the division

Dec 16, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >

Water rates on the rise

Town and county residents will see increases starting in January

Dec 16, 2020 6:45 AM Read more >

Athabasca area counts 44 active COVID cases

Big jump in active cases comes as province's mandatory restrictions come into effect

Dec 15, 2020 8:39 PM Read more >