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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 >

Volleyball is a sport meant to be played outdoors

Coronavirus forces summer volleyball camp to Cecil Martin Park, but the organizer and players don’t mind

Aug 14, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >

The far reaching impact of COVID-19

Barrhead’s Ripple Connection Support Centre says virus is increasing addiction rates and making drug use more dangerous

Aug 13, 2020 4:17 PM Read more >

Local legions persevering through pandemic

Athabasca and Westlock branches taking two different approaches

Aug 13, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >

Former Barrhead Junior Elks coach passes

Sons and former player reminisce about Reinhold “Reiny” Koberstein’s love of hockey and his ability to pass that passion on to others

Aug 13, 2020 10:39 AM Read more >

Former reporter uses Westlock as setting in latest novel

Steven Sandor’s Easy Out aimed at kids ages 10-13 

Aug 13, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >

Five fires in 12 days in Calling Lake

RCMP and investigators deem them to be arson

Aug 12, 2020 4:16 PM Read more >

Local mayors argue against revision of Pembina Hills’ electoral wards

Third reading on Bylaw 06-2020, which divides Pembina Hills into six wards, has been put off until Aug. 26 meeting

Aug 12, 2020 3:44 PM Read more >