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As much as we don’t want to think about the coming winter months, the Westlock Christmas Light Up committee is hard at work planning this year’s festivities. Light Up takes place on Nov.

This weekend, cultural activities will be on display all around Alberta to mark Alberta Culture Days. The annual festival runs this Friday to Saturday, Sept.

Westlock and area residents looking for something to fill their free time this winter flooded the Westlock Rotary Spirit Centre last Tuesday. On Sept.

The Canadian country music scene’s Bass Player of the Year is a familiar face around Westlock, having taught guitar lessons here and occasionally performed around town.

A woman was sent to hospital and an Edmonton man is facing drunk-driving charges after leaving the bar in Fawcett and driving off the road. Westlock RCMP Cpl. Lee Grieco-Savoy said police got a call on Aug. 31 at 2:13 a.m.

With the September long weekend behind us, Westlock’s two museums have shut their doors following what was described as an average season.

The Heartwood Folk Club has announced its fall lineup. “We have a great season coming up,” said Heartwood organizer Peter Opryshko. “Four out of the five (bands) are brand new. The last one, John Brooks was here seven or eight years ago.

Westlock’s Hope Resource Centre is preparing to host its second of two major annual fundraisers. The “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes” event, a high-heel march along the parade route in Westlock, will run Thursday, Sept. 11, and noon.

The annual Terry Fox run is a staple in this community, drawing dozens of runners, walkers and bikers each year while raising money in the process. This year on Sept. 14, one local man hopes to up the ante and make it a bit more challenging.

St. Mary School in Westlock is gearing up to celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend. On Aug.