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Athabasca RCMP celebrate organization’s 150 birthday

Athabasca RCMP celebrate organization’s 150 birthday

All hands on deck for May 26 BBQ, which included a helicopter, truck painting for kids, and a how-to-dust-for-fingerprints display
New Town of Westlock public works shop on track for fall opening

New Town of Westlock public works shop on track for fall opening

Work on the underground portion of 108th Street slated to start in June; site plan being worked on for former site of Jubilee Arena
'Miracle on the Prairies:' Alberta United Conservatives win majority government

'Miracle on the Prairies:' Alberta United Conservatives win majority government

Alberta’s United Conservative Party emerged bloodied but still standing in Monday’s bitterly contested provincial election.
BREAKING: Incumbent Glenn van Dijken wins in a landslide

BREAKING: Incumbent Glenn van Dijken wins in a landslide

UCP loses some ground to NDP but is otherwise projected to secure firm majority
Smith, UCP set to form majority government

Smith, UCP set to form majority government

By 11:15 p.m. on Monday evening, the UCP had won 33 seats, compared to just 20 for the NDP.
UPDATE: Shane Getson locks in a second term

UPDATE: Shane Getson locks in a second term

With all of the polling stations reporting, UCP incumbent posted a 9,000-vote win over Oneil Carlier
Red Lions stand at 5-1 in the NCABL

Red Lions stand at 5-1 in the NCABL

Club hosts second-annual clinic for young players May 27
Swan Hills residents return home

Swan Hills residents return home

Mayor Craig Wilson thanks communities of Barrhead and Westlock for helping his residents in their time of need
Pembina Hills anticipates $1.151M operating deficit in 2023-2024

Pembina Hills anticipates $1.151M operating deficit in 2023-2024

Division budgeted for $2.5M deficit in 2022-2023 in a bid to draw down reserves
Traffic offences up 1,629 per cent in Westlock

Traffic offences up 1,629 per cent in Westlock

RCMP have dealt with 639 provincial traffic files for the first three months of 2023