Local News

Demand for ambulance services hitting historic levels

Province to strike a new committee to look for ways to help alleviate pressures on the EMS dispatch system

Feb 2, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Assault and resisting arrest earns jail time

William Waspcolin, 42, will serve another 111 days Edmonton Remand Centre

Feb 1, 2022 4:45 PM Read more >

Swan Hills emergency department shut down until Feb. 18

Second physician slated to begin practicing in community on March 14

Feb 1, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

Oh so close

Barrhead Bombers lose a pair of home games by one goal after not being able to hold the lead

Feb 1, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Westlock resumes snow removal after blizzard

Blizzard saw snow layer the town after a week of above zero temperatures 

Feb 1, 2022 11:30 AM Read more >

Local horse poisoned by contaminated feed

Westlock vet warns to watch out for horsetail in bales

Feb 1, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Crime continues to decline in Town of Westlock

RCMP detachment down 141 files compared to 2020

Feb 1, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

New program aims to improve rural physician recruitment

Fifteen communities will be in the first year of the program which will see tuition fee reimbursement, financial incentive offered

Jan 31, 2022 4:17 PM Read more >

Pembina Hills trustees receive quarterly financial update

Division had originally projected to end 2021-2022 school year with $1.6 million deficit, but may do better than expected

Jan 31, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

RCMP issue travel advisories

Whiteout conditions reported across area; Town of Westlock pauses snow removal work

Jan 31, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >