Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

No schools in Pembina Hills recommended for closure

Fort Assiniboine School meets enrolment-related criteria for closure due to small increase in homeschooling

Nov 26, 2020 1:05 PM Read more >

Westlock ‘in the shadow’ of Edmonton business hub, says county CAO

Regional focus for economic development trending with munis

Nov 26, 2020 10:48 AM Read more >

County looks to 2021 camping season

Deficit of $44,000 would have been worse with more sites open

Nov 26, 2020 7:05 AM Read more >

Two more COVID-19 cases in Westlock area

AHS to increase ICU capacity, limiting visitors to sites

Nov 25, 2020 5:06 PM Read more >

Athabasca area now at 18 active COVID cases

Three more were added overnight, bringing total since March to 36

Nov 25, 2020 4:51 PM Read more >

Town books forecast a modest surplus

Town of Athabasca briefs

Nov 25, 2020 3:47 PM Read more >

County of Barrhead approves FCSS budget

Budget includes cost of living adjustment increase for all staff

Nov 25, 2020 12:14 PM Read more >

Test of emergency public alert system expected today across Canada, CRTC says

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission says all provinces and territories, except Nunavut, will get the alerts, but people will not be required to take action.

Nov 25, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

Westlock Seed Cleaning Co-op holds virtual AGM Nov. 17

Co-op processed 1,907,806 bushels in 2020

Nov 25, 2020 6:56 AM Read more >

Seven active cases of COVID-19 identified in County of Barrhead

After holding the line for a week, the total number of active cases jumps by two within 24 hours

Nov 24, 2020 7:15 PM Read more >

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