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Street sweeping to resume in Athabasca neighbourhoods this week

Street sweeping to resume in Athabasca neighbourhoods this week

Residents are advised to remove vehicles, other objects during routes
Alberta government launches new organ donation awareness campaign

Alberta government launches new organ donation awareness campaign

Give Life Alberta is the new name is a call to action for Albertans to register their intent to donate.
Westlock County native Ken Lange named to Ultimate Canada’s Hall of Fame

Westlock County native Ken Lange named to Ultimate Canada’s Hall of Fame

Class of 2023 unveiled at the end of March
Athabasca farmer hoping to combat EV misinformation

Athabasca farmer hoping to combat EV misinformation

Science Outreach partnered with ARREA for renewable energy talk
APRIL 23 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

APRIL 23 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
Barrhead fire chief institutes total fire ban for county

Barrhead fire chief institutes total fire ban for county

Continuing dry conditions and windy conditions make ban necessary
Steep rise in rate of stillbirth among young women in Alberta

Steep rise in rate of stillbirth among young women in Alberta

Among women aged 15 to 19, however, the rate of stillbirth quadrupled during that same period, from 6.27 in 2012 to 26.32 in 2023, according to data from Alberta Health.
Fire ban in effect for Athabasca County, Town, and Boyle

Fire ban in effect for Athabasca County, Town, and Boyle

Municipalities tighten restriction as departments in demand
Second conditional discharge in two months, judge gives 'one last chance'

Second conditional discharge in two months, judge gives 'one last chance'

Family driving dispute for man convicted of squatting results in assault conviction
Break-in occurs at one Westlock County fire hall, suspicious activity reported at another

Break-in occurs at one Westlock County fire hall, suspicious activity reported at another

Break-ins at fire halls pose potential risk to public if essential equipment is stolen, says RCMP
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