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Schools in the town and county of Westlock were buzzing all last week as staff prepared for kids to return starting Sept. 3. At three elementary schools in the region, a mix of new ideas and ongoing initiatives await a new batch of students.

With the 2013-2014 school year starting on Sept. 3, high schools in the Westlock area are gearing up for another year. Both R.F.

The 99th edition of the Westlock and District Agricultural Fair was a success. “I think it went very well,” said Westlock and District Agricultural Society president Bob Jones.

It’s been 19 years and 17 shows since the Rotary Dinner Theatre first took the stage in 1992, and in that time the event has raised close to $1 million for charitable causes in Westlock and around the world.

Good weather helped draw record crowds and parade participants for the Westlock Agricultural Fair’s Aug. 16 parade. “Last year we had 56 (floats) check-in and this year we had 81,” said parade marshal Cheyanne Erickson.

Drive east on Highway 18 and you’ll see a white house tucked behind hundreds of pink, purple and white perennials. It’s a typical Westlock home that lays claim to one of the most unique couples in town.

In only three short days, the 99th edition of the Westlock and District Agricultural Fair will begin. As has become tradition, the fair kicks off with the parade, winding its way up along Main Street after getting its start at 10:30 a.m.

Although there was no air show as part of this year’s festivities, the Westlock Flying Club’s annual fly-in breakfast on Aug. 11 was still a success. “It turned out fairly well,” said club president George Hertz-Kleptow.

More than 300 motorcyclists from around the region, Western Canada and as far away as Alaska descended on Westlock on Aug. 4 for the fifth annual Ride for STARS.

A beer tasting is on the menu. Friends of the Library, a registered society that’s dedicated to making the library more accessible, has been brewing up ideas to expand the children’s resources at the Westlock Municipal Library.