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Tawatinaw Valley kicks off adaptive ski program

Tawatinaw Valley kicks off adaptive ski program

Tawatinaw CADS program continues to grow and combat social, economic, and financial barriers as it invite those with disabilities to try out skiing and snowboard.
Strip mining to be allowed under Alberta's new coal rules

Strip mining to be allowed under Alberta's new coal rules

Alberta’s modernized coal rules will permit strip mining and other surface mining techniques in the Rockies and foothills.
Athabasca councillors opt for housing tax incentives

Athabasca councillors opt for housing tax incentives

Vacant land tax rate discussion deferred for next council after first look at residential exemption draft
Jail for Westlock thief who hit seniors home, school, church, youth group

Jail for Westlock thief who hit seniors home, school, church, youth group

Prosecutor described it as six-week crime spree.
Fields says goodbye after 12 years serving Athabasca

Fields says goodbye after 12 years serving Athabasca

CEO Jason McDougall said big box shopping undercutting local options
Athabasca man admits laziness at heart of firearms charge

Athabasca man admits laziness at heart of firearms charge

Ronald Nimco gives up firearms, accepts six-month CSO as part of plea
JANUARY 14 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

JANUARY 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
Speeding, bus fly-bys continue to be problem in Barrhead County

Speeding, bus fly-bys continue to be problem in Barrhead County

County of Barrhead CPO gives 2024 fall/winter report including several traffic offences
Westlock man scheduled for trial after RCMP manhunt

Westlock man scheduled for trial after RCMP manhunt

Rick Atzler had been released on bail in October following his arrest.
Athabasca Grown: Take an active role in the future of your food

Athabasca Grown: Take an active role in the future of your food

Local food production research project WANTS YOU, Athabasca
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