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'I saw a huge flash of light before my eyes': Westlock crash victim

'I saw a huge flash of light before my eyes': Westlock crash victim

Alex Dunlop was driving his Harley Davidson south of Westlock when he was hit by an SUV travelling 142 km/hr in his lane.
Dealing with Westlock County strays a 'strain': Barrhead Animal Rescue

Dealing with Westlock County strays a 'strain': Barrhead Animal Rescue

The volunteer group has helped approximately 150 canines from Westlock County in the last two and a half years
Fight over bathroom results in assault conviction for Westlock man

Fight over bathroom results in assault conviction for Westlock man

The accused was in the bathroom for an extended period of time, court heard.
Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley quitting legislature seat as of Dec. 30

Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley quitting legislature seat as of Dec. 30

Rachel Notley announced on social media Thursday morning that, as of Dec. 30, she is resigning as the legislature representative for Edmonton-Strathcona.
Text scam involving speeding tickets circulating in Alberta, warns RCMP

Text scam involving speeding tickets circulating in Alberta, warns RCMP

Government and police organizations do not issue tickets via text messaging says RCMP warning about speeding ticket scam circulating in Alberta.
County of Barrhead council approves new Traffic Bylaw

County of Barrhead council approves new Traffic Bylaw

County manager and CPO note most of the provisions under the bylaw were already in place but language has been modernized
Jail sentence imposed for Westlock man for violating court conditions

Jail sentence imposed for Westlock man for violating court conditions

Defence told the court that his client is homeless, suffers from constant seizures and is on a waiting list to see a neurologist.
DECEMBER 12 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

DECEMBER 12 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
Barrhead-area farmers getting late start to burning season

Barrhead-area farmers getting late start to burning season

BRFS chief says farmers trying to complete big burns by the Dec. 15 deadline
Former Westlock family doctor suspended from practising

Former Westlock family doctor suspended from practising

Investigators found instances of unprofessional conduct including invasive exams and improper medical equipment storage.
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