Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Reviewing the government’s economic recovery plan

UCP MLA Glenn van Dijken said the government’s economic strategy is about renewing residents and investor confidence

Jul 7, 2020 7:45 AM Read more >

Ag minister tours Athabasca County to see flooding first hand

Farmers told Dreeshen they need insurance reform and help

Jul 7, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >

Pioneer Museum adds to collection

Remnants of the old Westlock Roxy Theatre found in storage

Jul 6, 2020 2:31 PM Read more >

Angels in Motion replaces Boyle Santa’s Anonymous

Struggling non-profit has been replaced with new year-round organization

Jul 6, 2020 11:34 AM Read more >

Woodlands County councillors agree more work needs to be done on municipality roads

Councillors ask administration for a report on the condition of the municipalities roads before deciding if they need to reallocate more money in the 2020 budget to road maintenance

Jul 6, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >

Flood watch in effect for Athabasca

Parts of Athabasca are now under water and a flood watch and high streamflow advisories have been issued

Jul 5, 2020 4:44 PM Read more >

County hears residents’ racism concerns

Motions to involve MLAs, MP, FCSS and other community groups pass with no opposition

Jul 5, 2020 6:28 AM Read more >

School is officially out for summer

One Athabasca family talks about their learning experience during pandemic school closures

Jul 4, 2020 4:48 PM Read more >

Morinville artist brings his talents to Barrhead

Mural painter Robert Murray brightens local couple's backyard view by transforming a wall of the Barrhead Royal Canadian Legion into a mountain valley landscape

Jul 4, 2020 11:10 AM Read more >

Flood watch issued for Pembina River

Municipalities warn against going near flooded waterways

Jul 3, 2020 2:35 PM Read more >