Westlock, Athabasca, Barrhead News

New bill will confuse and complicate emergency response in Alberta, says municipal group

The expanded powers in Alberta’s Emergency Statutes Amendment Act, or Bill 21, would further erode the local authority of municipal decision-makers, and complicate emergency response efforts, says the Rural Municipalities of Alberta.

May 14, 2024 9:20 AM Read more >

Three generations celebrate 37 years of Atmore Hoof-a-Thon

Near $9,000 raised despite cancellation of trail ride

May 14, 2024 9:05 AM Read more >

Assault with a broom, breach of court orders nets 20-day sentence

Lawrence Houle pleads guilty to four charges at Westlock Court May 8

May 14, 2024 6:15 AM Read more >

MAY 14 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

May 14, 2024 5:01 AM Read more >

Westlock RCMP 'rounds up' seven individuals wanted on 23 warrants

'Warrant round-up' initiative involves support from Eastern Alberta RCMP Crime Reduction Unit

May 13, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

Barrhead MPC approves doggy daycare facility

Facility will accommodate up to 10 dogs

May 13, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

SNEAK PEEK: Athabasca discussing tax rate, mutual aid requests

RCMP delegation and bylaws round out Tuesday county council meeting

May 13, 2024 3:35 PM Read more >

Plamondon, Westlock men arrested on weapons charges

Police say the two men had three prohibited firearms in possession

May 13, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

Sunshine and showers in Athabasca’s forecast this week

Spring is in full swing in Northern Alberta

May 13, 2024 1:56 PM Read more >

County of Barrhead replaces Naples Road reconstruction project

Councillors authorize the municipality to enter into agreements with landowners that will allow the municipality go ahead with an over $400,000 road reconstruction

May 13, 2024 1:05 PM Read more >