Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

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.

Dec 19, 2024 9:59 AM Read more >

Long-time Westlock councillor Clem Fagnan remembered

"Clem Fagnan was a community titan."

Dec 19, 2024 8:55 AM Read more >

Canada Post to start accepting commercial mail as it ramps up post-strike operations

Canada Post is set to start accepting commercial letters and parcels as it works to get back to normal operations following a month-long strike.

Dec 19, 2024 8:42 AM Read more >

Fort McMurray driver ordered to pay $800 in fines for speeding

Hillwei Fayad clocked at 173km/hr on Hwy 63

Dec 19, 2024 6:04 AM Read more >

DECEMBER 19 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

Dec 19, 2024 5:13 AM Read more >

Increased water and sewer rates for Athabasca residents in 2025

Town councillors pass five per cent increase to water rates and higher distribution fees

Dec 18, 2024 5:04 PM Read more >

Boyle hospital without physician coverage Dec. 19

No doctor coverage at village emergency department from 4:30 p.m. onwards

Dec 18, 2024 3:13 PM Read more >

Letters to Santa will be delivered but he 'won't have time' to respond: Canada Post

Canada Post says letters destined for the North Pole will arrive by Christmas Eve as its operations resume, but Santa Claus "won't have time to respond" this year.

Dec 18, 2024 2:31 PM Read more >

Aspen View Public Schools ends 2024 with increased net financial assets, reduced deficit

Investments in infrastructure and additional provincial funds seen in 2024

Dec 18, 2024 1:04 PM Read more >

Westlock County adopts 2025 interim budgets

WESTLOCK – Westlock County Council approved the 2025 interim operating budget of $21,141,383 and capital budget of $1,956,635, during their regular meeting on Dec. 10.

Dec 18, 2024 11:03 AM Read more >