Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Do the shoulder pull, don't do the shoulder pull

Council discussions continue on what to do about the roads in Westlock County

Jun 17, 2020 3:53 PM Read more >

Together but not together

Barrhead reeve and mayor believe there are other ways to achieve efficiencies and attract investment into a region than amalgamation

Jun 17, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Charges laid in armed robbery northwest of Morinville

Suspects were located with assistance from Westlock and Barrhead Detachments

Jun 16, 2020 7:03 PM Read more >

Whitecourt council suggests province should consider merging municipalities

Woodlands County mayor said they were disappointed that they were not notified a head of time that Whitecourt council would be making the suggestion to Alberta Municipal Affairs

Jun 16, 2020 6:40 AM Read more >

Separate school public meeting leaves some frustrated

Catholics living in the designated historical boundary can vote in the church basement June 24 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Jun 16, 2020 6:33 AM Read more >

Reconsidering county campgrounds

Discussion will continue at June 16 public works meeting

Jun 15, 2020 2:15 PM Read more >

Ag disaster in Athabasca County

Four straight years of misfortune for area farmers led to June 9 decision

Jun 15, 2020 11:17 AM Read more >

Barrhead inventor fills a need

Lyle Knittig creates a new way to retrieve golf balls eliminating contact points with flagstick and the cup

Jun 15, 2020 6:31 AM Read more >

Councils consider return to chambers

Dr. Hinshaw OKs in-person council meetings, provided precautions are followed

Jun 14, 2020 4:28 PM Read more >

Barrhead FCSS preparing to reopen its doors to the public

Executive director Shelly Dewsnap sets mid-June as a target date

Jun 14, 2020 8:08 AM Read more >