Local News

Local state of emerg not necessary in Westlock County

County officials say provincial order is enough

Apr 2, 2020 1:28 PM Read more >

Aspen View blindsided by education cuts

Alberta Teachers’ Association says 25,000 jobs could be lost

Apr 2, 2020 11:08 AM Read more >

Digital congregations growing amid coronavirus concerns

Many church services in the Town & Country This Week area are going online to help the faithful through trying times

Apr 2, 2020 6:28 AM Read more >

Where to find Barrhead resources during COVID-19 crisis

Church creates Facebook page where people can share info

Apr 1, 2020 2:50 PM Read more >

Road to Hope forced to stop transporting cancer patients

Provincial regulations prevent the non-profit from taking clients to cancer treatments

Apr 1, 2020 1:25 PM Read more >

Town of Westlock waives utility penalty fees due to COVID-19

The amendment is in place from April to July when it’ll be revisited

Apr 1, 2020 10:53 AM Read more >

Handheld testing devices for COVID-19 aimed at rural and remote communities

Health Canada must still give approval to use new devices, which will be delivered later in April

Apr 1, 2020 6:21 AM Read more >

Barrhead photographer doing window portraits

Her next idea: graduation photos in June

Mar 31, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >

RCMP will enforce COVID-19 rules

Westlock Staff Sgt. says they’ll focus on education initially

Mar 31, 2020 12:16 PM Read more >

Bringing businesses together to survive the global economy

TED is building a directory with resources for local businesses

Mar 31, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >