BARRHEAD - County of Barrhead councillors approved more than $130,000 in capital expenditures for the public works and agricultural services departments during the Feb.4 council meeting. The first ...

ATHABASCA — A local youth will have to abide by a list of conditions and be on good behaviour for the next 12 months after sucker punching an educator in late 2024. In Athabasca Court of Justice, the ...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Kevin Brosseau as Canada’s new fentanyl czar. Brosseau grew up in Bonnyville and has spent time as the deputy commissioner for the RCMP. Brosseau’s appointment ...

WESTLOCK — The Wardens, a renowned Canadian roots music group, performed for an enthusiastic crowd at the Westlock Cultural Arts theatre on Friday, Feb. 7. Their one-of-a-kind music featured both ...

TORONTO — A new report that surveyed residents of small towns across Canada says a lack of local news outlets weakens community ties and affects people's understanding of how government, schools and ...

ATHABASCA – A local man is awaiting his sentencing after pleading guilty to assaulting a police officer during an early December arrest. Michael Keeping pleaded guilty to assault on a peace officer ...

The Crane Lake Advisory & Stewardship Society (CLASS) and the local landowners are raising concerns over Gear Energy’s oil drilling project under Crane Lake and says it will be proposing a public ...

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Here's your quick look at road conditions for your daily driving through Athabasca, Barrhead, Smokey Lake and Westlock.

Microplastics, pictured here through a microscope, are being studied around the world. An Athabasca University professor is looking at the role they may have as a carrier for smaller microbes, and the ...

Victims of fraudulent Peavy Mart websites and social media are being encouraged to contact their local police service. In a press release issued Tuesday, police said Red Deer RCMP was notified on ...

Town and Country Today, in partnership with Second Chance Animal Rescue Society, brings you this feature highlighting a special pet that is in need of adoption. Hi, my name is Ricky Bobby! If you're ...