A major tertiary highway east of Athabasca is currently closed due to a serious vehicle collision accoridng to a report from Athabasca County. Highway 827 is expected to remain closed for several ...

BARRHEAD - The County of Barrhead will recoup the property tax and associated penalties on a property. On Dec. 2, councillors unanimously accepted a $75,700 offer, including GST, to purchase a ...

BARRHEAD — A Barrhead resident has joined the effort to attempt to recall Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock United Conservative Party (UCP) MLA Glenn van Dijken. "All my life, I have supported the ...

Westlock Thunderbirds help FCSS load Christmas Spirit donations as the community gathers toys and gifts to support local families through holiday programs. The Westlock Thunderbirds football season ...

Westlock has recently welcomed two new physicians in town. Dr. Haitem El Bukhari and Dr. Naser Aburgiga have both recently relocated to the community. They are both practicing physicians at the ...

The Alberta Government will take action to address classroom challenges by creating a new Class Size and Complexity Cabinet Committee, as announced on Nov. 7 during a press conference. The task force ...

Remembering Wayne Ryks, fondly known as “The Back Door Liquor Guy,” a familiar face to many. Wayne was the kind of man that could brighten your day with his big smile and friendly wave. His kindness ...

Longtime councillor Ty Assaf has entered the race for mayor of Barrhead after 15 years on council. Assaf says his main goal is to strengthen the town’s connection with its residents and with the ...

Barrhead-area voters will have a chance to choose who they want to represent them on two municipal councils and for school board trustee on Oct. 20. On the Town of Barrhead side, the battle for mayor ...

BARRHEAD - The Town of Barrhead has approved a $49,700 contract with Sameng Inc. to explore repair options for the washed-out access road leading to its water treatment plant. The main culvert under ...