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GALLERY - St. Nick visits Neerlandia on Dec. 6

GALLERY - St. Nick visits Neerlandia on Dec. 6

St. Nick visited the Neerlandia Public Christian School on Friday, Dec. 6 to the delight of students and staff, handing out presents with St. Nick's Helper.
Pembina Hills School Division concerned about low Grade 9 math and social studies scores

Pembina Hills School Division concerned about low Grade 9 math and social studies scores

Provincial Achievement Test Results for the Pembina Hills School Division
UPDATE: Athabasca's East Hill water still off

UPDATE: Athabasca's East Hill water still off

ATHABASCA — Residents on the East Hill can expect to be without water until 9 p.m., and potentially into Friday. Town crews began working on the break this morning, Dec.
VIDEO: Westlock firefighter in the Sky for a good cause

VIDEO: Westlock firefighter in the Sky for a good cause

Alberta government reaches agreement with family doctors after years-long spat

Alberta government reaches agreement with family doctors after years-long spat

On Dec. 19, Premier Danielle Smith, Health Minister Adriana LaGrange, and Alberta Medical Association president Dr. Shelley Duggan spoke about the agreement, which according to the government, will propel Alberta doctors to the top of the national pay scale.
County of Barrhead looks to organize second business conference and tradeshow

County of Barrhead looks to organize second business conference and tradeshow

Councillors hope to use provincial SCOP money for seed money for the conference
Canada's chief actuary's pension plan report offers no estimate of share: Alberta

Canada's chief actuary's pension plan report offers no estimate of share: Alberta

The Alberta government says it has heard back from Canada’s chief actuary on its bid to leave the Canada Pension Plan -- but says the actuary has not provided an estimate on how much Alberta should get.
Emaciated black bear cub rescued near Barrhead and brought to Central Alberta rehab

Emaciated black bear cub rescued near Barrhead and brought to Central Alberta rehab

The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation in Madden has taken in an emaciated black bear found wandering alone near Barrhead.
LLB man sentenced after throwing stolen items out of vehicle during chase

LLB man sentenced after throwing stolen items out of vehicle during chase

Daniel Cardinal, 24, hopes to relocate to Edmonton for supports
BREAKING: Athabasca's East Hill without water after main break

BREAKING: Athabasca's East Hill without water after main break

Athabascans living in East Hill may be without water today while the town's public works crew works to repair a water main break effecting the area. The repair work is scheduled to be completed by 9 p.m. Dec.
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