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Justice Putnam promoted to assistant chief justice for Edmonton region

Justice Putnam promoted to assistant chief justice for Edmonton region

A provincial court judge who has become a familiar face in Westlock Court of Justice has been promoted to assistant chief justice for Edmonton Region.
Science Outreach recognizes long-time supporter Pirkko Karvonen

Science Outreach recognizes long-time supporter Pirkko Karvonen

ATHABASCA – Pirkko Karvonen is many things; the soon-to-be 90-year-old is a mother, an internationally renowned textile-artist, an environmentalist, a filmmaker, and much more.
Peavey Mart releases statement Tuesday on Canada-wide closures

Peavey Mart releases statement Tuesday on Canada-wide closures

The closures and liquidation efforts will commence immediately, according to Peavey Mart.
Shoppers react to Westlock Peavey Mart closing

Shoppers react to Westlock Peavey Mart closing

Free university course aims to address Anti-Indigenous racism in Canadian healthcare

Free university course aims to address Anti-Indigenous racism in Canadian healthcare

Athabasca University's newest offering aims to tackle the seven Calls to Action on Indigenous health from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's final report
Alberta doctors criticize provincial COVID-19 report as harmful 'anti-science'

Alberta doctors criticize provincial COVID-19 report as harmful 'anti-science'

The organization representing Alberta physicians is calling out a government panel's COVID-19 report as “anti-science.”
Change the constant in Breeders Directory

Change the constant in Breeders Directory

“Nothing is as constant as change.” More than 2,500 years ago, the Greek philospher Hereaclitus of Ephesus (535-475 BC) coined that phrase which is still relevant and used today, and effects every one of us in one way or another.
JANUARY 28 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

JANUARY 28 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
Westlock Meditation Centre set to reopen following tent collapse

Westlock Meditation Centre set to reopen following tent collapse

A tragic incident last summer claimed the life of one person and injured dozens of others.
Timeline of how lobbyists with ties to UCP pushed coal policy rewrite

Timeline of how lobbyists with ties to UCP pushed coal policy rewrite

The coal industry hired at least 14 government insiders to lobby for favourable policy changes, records show.
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