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In the lead up to the start of the school, which was yesterday, Aug. 31 for Pembina Hills students and today, Sept. 1 for St. Mary School kids, the Westlock News took at look at some of the new things set for schools in the town.

The Busby Volunteer Fire Department has broken ground to expand its current fire hall thanks to grant funding and the tireless efforts of volunteers.

“Under the B, three.” “Under the I, 22.” “BINGO!” It’s Monday night and the Westlock Memorial Hall is packed yet again.

A Westlock woman who has spent over 60 years volunteering at the library was recognized for her efforts. The Westlock Intermunicipal Library Board presented Rose Burchett with a Certificate of Lifetime Achievement Award on Aug.

Volunteers from the Westlock and District Food Bank have been making their rounds seeking financial help from local organizations and municipalities during what has been a tough summer.

The Hamlet of Busby will soon be swarmed by devils in disguise as the Blue Suede Music Festival is set to rock out its seventh year at the Busby Sports Grounds on Aug. 21-23.

The most grueling race in the country was held over the August long weekend, and no less than eight Westlock residents are among the few and proud to have finished it. The Canadian Death Race, held every year in Grande Cache, Atla. on Aug.

Around 250 people who say they’re at risk from the Fort McMurray West 500-kV Transmission Project have come together with the aim of stopping its eastern route.

Thanks to the generosity of others life has gotten a little easier for a Westlock girl who was robbed of the use of her legs by a rare disease.

The Westlock and District Food Bank received some much-needed financial help but still finds itself in a bad way with high demand, limited funds and higher-than-ever grocery prices.