Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Backpack drive set to kick off for new school year

About 75 students accessed the program last year

Aug 3, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

ANFC creating regional guide to healing

Brochure will list up to 75 local practitioners focussing on physical, mental, spiritual and social aspects of health

Aug 3, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

Where everyone knows your name

From his teenage years on, Ben Tapp knew he wanted to help people. He also knew that he wanted to be on the front lines. That is what he said when he dropped by the Barrhead Leader office on July 21.

Aug 3, 2020 6:28 AM Read more >

Larkspur seeks county approval for land purchase

Councillors postpone decision

Aug 2, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >

Little Free Library installed in Athabasca

Local family hopes it encourages people of all ages to read more

Aug 2, 2020 6:34 AM Read more >

Coronavirus impacting crime statistics, unfortunately not always for the better

Barrhead’s top cop notes person crimes up in first half of 2020, while property crimes are at a five year low

Aug 2, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >

AU professor recognized for a case study about adapting open learning to Indigenous courses

Online learning is becoming more relevant and powerful, says Dr. Rory McGreal

Aug 1, 2020 4:02 PM Read more >

RCMP investigate Calling Lake arsons

Three unoccupied houses were set ablaze between July 25-29

Aug 1, 2020 10:40 AM Read more >

Two dead after Highway 2 crash

July 31 collision also sent five others to hospital

Aug 1, 2020 9:03 AM Read more >

Westlock man issues '10 for Them' challenge

Hendrik Deinum plans to donate 10 per cent of his vegetables at end of season to Food Bank

Aug 1, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >