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Pembina Hills banking on increased enrolments as part of 2021-2022 budget

Pembina Hills banking on increased enrolments as part of 2021-2022 budget

Division hopes that as pandemic eases, enrolments at local schools will grow by 2.6 per cent
The bells of care and prayer

The bells of care and prayer

Diocese of Athabasca to ring the bells for COVID victims and survivors every Friday
Health Care Aide program likely coming back to Pembina Hills

Health Care Aide program likely coming back to Pembina Hills

Dual credit program allowed Westlock and Barrhead students to earn high school and college credits while studying to become health care aides
Ski club wants to keep operating Tawatinaw Valley, submits letter of intent

Ski club wants to keep operating Tawatinaw Valley, submits letter of intent

Coun. Dennis Primeau continues opposition to the ski hill
Police seize cash, drugs and replica weapons in May 26 sting

Police seize cash, drugs and replica weapons in May 26 sting

Execution of search warrant leads to several drug trafficking charges
Reopening plan now tied to vaccination rates

Reopening plan now tied to vaccination rates

Restrictions will be lifted in Stage 3 when 70 per cent have received at least one vaccine dose
Town sets advance/institutional voting dates and locations

Town sets advance/institutional voting dates and locations

Municipal election slated for Oct. 18; nominations for candidates close Sept. 20
UPDATE: Fire crews tackle long weekend blaze at The Flower Shoppe in Westlock

UPDATE: Fire crews tackle long weekend blaze at The Flower Shoppe in Westlock

Investigation reveals cause blaze was accidental, caused by malfunctioning electrical equipment
Canada Day 2021 aims to “reignite the spirit of Westlock”

Canada Day 2021 aims to “reignite the spirit of Westlock”

Possibility of COVID-19 restrictions forces town to plan multiple versions of July 1 celebrations
Everyone loves a reverse parade

Everyone loves a reverse parade

Plans for Canada Day festivities underway 
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