Local News

Bag ban should lead to less blowing waste

With Sobeys eliminating plastic bags it could cut down on some landfill problems, says Westlock official

Feb 10, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >

Local Authorities Election Act consultation launched

Province is asking Albertans to weigh in on possible recall legislation via online survey

Feb 9, 2020 12:57 PM Read more >

Athabasca Watershed Council gets $250K in grant funding

Council’s boundaries cover Athabasca, Westlock, Barrhead and Lac La Biche

Feb 9, 2020 7:01 AM Read more >

Concerned residents meet with Athabasca County MPC

Opposition to proposed sand pit packs county chambers

Feb 8, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

Recent crime stats prove Barrhead continues to be a safe community

But while persons crimes are at a six-year low, property crime is at a six-year high

Feb 8, 2020 12:20 PM Read more >

Accounting for the last 42 years

Plant Accounting Services thank employees and clients for decades of loyalty as new firm moves in

Feb 8, 2020 7:19 AM Read more >

Mental health in focus

EQUS Alberta sponsored rural mental health workshop comes to Barrhead Feb. 3

Feb 7, 2020 3:27 PM Read more >

Gypsy blues on tap for CATS fans

Blue Moon Marquee plays the CATS Theatre tonight, Feb. 7

Feb 7, 2020 12:25 PM Read more >

Alberta-made History Check app building momentum

School contest will go province-wide April 1

Feb 7, 2020 7:13 AM Read more >

Town of Barrhead ratifies ICF with county counterparts

Intermunicipal Development Plan agreement expected before April 1

Feb 7, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >