Local News

Council passes new campground bylaw

Town of Barrhead council briefs, Aug. 11

Aug 16, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

Woodlands County to enter into negotiations with Ledcor

Goose Lake/ Freeman River Coun. Dale McQueen finds Alberta Transportation’s request both insulting and inefficient

Aug 16, 2020 11:14 AM Read more >

A virtual world for practical work experience

First program of its kind in the world has multiple future applications for AU students

Aug 16, 2020 6:31 AM Read more >

AUMA president visits Boyle

Barry Morishita was on his annual tour of the province to visit member municipalities 

Aug 15, 2020 3:39 PM Read more >

Six months into pandemic Barrhead businesses doing better than expected

Barrhead and District Chamber of Commerce second vice-president talks about how local businesses are coping in the world of COVID-19

Aug 15, 2020 8:42 AM Read more >

GRO and farmers experiencing similar problems

Crop conditions are the worst GRO manager has seen in the last five years

Aug 15, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >

Government website drops list of park closures

Opponents want public consultations and transparency

Aug 14, 2020 4:01 PM Read more >

Scams based on fear and faith target area residents

AHS does not send out COVID-19 test kits, or request money

Aug 14, 2020 2:12 PM Read more >

Town of Barrhead receives the 2020 Sustainability in Collaboration Award

Municipality receives the AUMA award for its work with the Barrhead Area Regional Crime Coalition

Aug 14, 2020 12:40 PM Read more >

Westlock skate park competition upcoming

Free Aug. 17 competition open to youth who own a skateboard, BMX bike or scooter

Aug 14, 2020 9:12 AM Read more >