Local News

Remembering the forgotten war

Barrhead Korean War veteran Herman Barkemeyer remembers his fellow comrades on the 70th anniversary of the start of the conflict

Aug 7, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >

Town of Westlock employee infected with COVID-19 while travelling

Additional information on single new case of COVID-19 provided via website on Aug. 6

Aug 6, 2020 11:07 PM Read more >

New resource for parents considering homeschooling

Barrhead parent creates new Facebook page for area parents who are considering homeschooling to share information

Aug 6, 2020 4:30 PM Read more >

One more COVID case in Athabasca County

Brings total number of cases to seven

Aug 6, 2020 4:26 PM Read more >

Edmonton Air Tour set to visit local airports on Aug. 8

Weather pending, around 20 to 30 “unique-looking” planes will travel out to Westlock and Barrhead/Mayerthorpe airports

Aug 6, 2020 11:10 AM Read more >

Mr. Turtle hits the streets

Shannon Sparks’ yellow-bellied slider is now safe at home thanks to kindly neighbours 

Aug 6, 2020 6:29 AM Read more >

Town of Westlock employee tests positive for COVID-19

Rotary Spirit Centre employee closed to public last weekend for sanitizing and disinfecting

Aug 5, 2020 9:42 PM Read more >

County of Barrhead council prepares for a fight

Councillors vote to embark on major advocacy initiative to combat UCP government's plan to change linear assessment property tax model

Aug 5, 2020 11:05 AM Read more >

Collision claims Plamondon man

Second driver charged with impaired driving causing death in Aug. 4 accident

Aug 5, 2020 10:44 AM Read more >

Woman dead in collision with moose

Aug. 3 collision also sent child in the same vehicle to hospital with minor injuries

Aug 5, 2020 9:37 AM Read more >