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Evergreen Catholic will not pilot draft K-6 curriculum

Evergreen Catholic will not pilot draft K-6 curriculum

Supt. Mike Paonessa cites timing of pilot amidst pandemic as well as concerns to material within curriculum
Westlock hospital pauses C-sections until July

Westlock hospital pauses C-sections until July

Physician is on medical leave, no link to COVID-19 
Rural connectivity concerns

Rural connectivity concerns

Peace River-Westlock CPC MP hosts virtual Rural Broadband town hall
River projects won’t hinder jet boat rally

River projects won’t hinder jet boat rally

It may be crowded, but event will go ahead depending on health regulations 
Waste commission cost-sharing discussion

Waste commission cost-sharing discussion

Town will pay a slightly larger percentage to operate landfill
No increase in the mill rate for Town of Barrhead residents

No increase in the mill rate for Town of Barrhead residents

Most residents should see a small reduction in their property taxes due to lower assessments
Union has ambitious plan for the future of Canada Post

Union has ambitious plan for the future of Canada Post

Delivering Community Power aims to chart new course for Crown corporation
Westlock region records 42 per cent COVID-19 vaccine intake

Westlock region records 42 per cent COVID-19 vaccine intake

Numbers are on par with provincial average
Weighing in on potential VSU delivery model changes

Weighing in on potential VSU delivery model changes

Town of Barrhead mayor Dave McKenzie does not understand why the province is contemplating changing the way victim services units operate
Tax rate bylaw takes Westlock County two tries to pass

Tax rate bylaw takes Westlock County two tries to pass

Coun. Dennis Primeau calls colleague ‘delusional,’ denies supporting farmland tax hike
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