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Seniors housing becomes pilot for new geothermal technology

Seniors housing becomes pilot for new geothermal technology

The Town of Westlock is the site of an innovative geothermal technology that is trying itself out for the first time in Canada’s sub-zero climate. The Prestige Group and A.P.E.
St. Patrick’s to celebrate a century

St. Patrick’s to celebrate a century

It takes a lot of time, effort and patience to reach 100 years, but for the parishioners of Clyde’s St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, it was unshakable faith that helped the parish reach a century.
Community gets new doctor

Community gets new doctor

Westlock’s newest doctor is embracing the wide open spaces and change in seasons that Canadians sometimes take for granted. Dr.
W.R. Frose School meets the wrecking ball

W.R. Frose School meets the wrecking ball

After the doors of W.R. Frose School in Fawcett closed at the end of the 2013-14 school year, the building remained empty, its fate unknown. In April, Pembina Hills Public Schools trustees passed a motion to tender out the demolition of the building.
August flood has Legion in $150,000 hole

August flood has Legion in $150,000 hole

The Westlock Legion is trying to fill a potential $150,000 shortfall after it was informed that its insurance policy will only cover $20,000 of $170,000 in estimated damages from the Aug. 22 overland flood.
Students and seniors honour vets

Students and seniors honour vets

The day honouring fallen and surviving servicemen and women got an early start this year. The Westlock Royal Canadian Legion and Ladies Auxiliary Branch #97 spent Nov.
Honouring their sacrifices

Honouring their sacrifices

Students and community members this week will honour the servicemen and women who sacrificed their time and for some, their life, to serve and protect Canada. Schools across Westlock County will be commemorating Remembrance Day a day early on Nov.
Regional collaboration tops Mayor’s Breakfast

Regional collaboration tops Mayor’s Breakfast

The Mayor’s Breakfast served up a strong shot of regional collaboration with their pancakes and coffee at Memorial Hall Oct. 26.
Province encourages women to enter politics

Province encourages women to enter politics

The Alberta government is forging the way for more women to enter politics with the #ReadyforHer campaign, an initiative encouraging more women to run for local office. The campaign launched Oct.
Plans to establish local shooting range underway

Plans to establish local shooting range underway

When Mike Walmsley first saw the illegal firing range that was set up in the Echo Lake area, he could hardly believe his eyes. “It was terrible,” said the Westlock County Rural Fire Department chief.
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