Local News

Grocery stores adjust hours, provide extra cleaning during COVID-19 pandemic

Plastic bag fees waived in an effort to stem the use of cloth

Mar 24, 2020 6:49 AM Read more >

Barrhead and District FCSS suspends or cancels most services

Food bank and Meals on Wheels will continue for the time being

Mar 23, 2020 3:20 PM Read more >

COVID-19 impact on local businesses

Some are faring better than others just days into isolation guidelines

Mar 23, 2020 1:00 PM Read more >

SUV backs into Main Street business

Police on scene following Monday-morning accident in downtown Westlock

Mar 23, 2020 12:23 PM Read more >

Families adjusting to school closures

Social distancing means parents have to come up with alternatives

Mar 23, 2020 6:38 AM Read more >

Town of Westlock declares state of emergency

Mayor says "continued vigilence" is necessary for the success of AHS measures

Mar 22, 2020 9:04 PM Read more >

Overlapping issues facing ag industry during COVID-19 crisis

Farmers already hit hard by rail disruptions and loss of quality in crops

Mar 22, 2020 3:13 PM Read more >

Two cases of COVID-19 identified within Barrhead area

Sixteen cases of COVID-19 are identified throughout the North Zone of Alberta Health Services

Mar 22, 2020 12:03 PM Read more >

Fraudsters look to capitalize on pandemic

Canadian Anti Fraud Centre and Canadian Securities Administrators warn residents about potential scammers

Mar 22, 2020 6:22 AM Read more >

The day the music got postponed

Heartwood Folk Club and Home Routes concerts postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19

Mar 21, 2020 3:07 PM Read more >