Westlock News

Four Red Lions make NCABL all stars

Four Westlock Red Lions have made the North Central Alberta Baseball League (NCABL) all-star team.

Jul 20, 2025 1:39 PM Read more >

Canadian Blood Services runs blood clinic in Westlock with more than 200 donors

Canadian Blood Services (CBS) ran a blood clinic at the Westlock Community Hall on July 8 with tremendous support from the Westlock community.

Jul 20, 2025 11:24 AM Read more >

Slow but steady growth for Westlock, says report

The town of Westlock has compiled their 2025 Socio-Economic Benchmark report which tracked Westlock’s general population and economic growth over the past 25 years as part of the town’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).

Jul 20, 2025 9:36 AM Read more >

Westlock legion golf tournament raises money for community youth programs

The Westlock Legion Branch 97 organized a golf tournament on July 12 as a fundraiser for local community youth programs.

Jul 19, 2025 5:29 PM Read more >

Westlock U17 Lacrosse team brings home the bronze for the second time

The U17 Westlock Rock team attended provincials in Calgary where they came in third place for the second year in a row.

Jul 19, 2025 1:28 PM Read more >

Westlock County to require liability insurance for large burn permits

Bylaw change requires $2M liability insurance for brush piles and fireworks, but not small fire pits

Jul 19, 2025 9:27 AM Read more >

Town of Westlock seeking Indigenous vendors for Truth and Reconciliation event

The town of Westlock is seeking Indigenous vendors and exhibitors for an upcoming Truth and Reconciliation event on September 10.

Jul 19, 2025 7:27 AM Read more >

Westlock County revisits Data Processing Bylaw to allow larger crypto facilities

Westlock County revises data bylaw to allow large crypto facilities; public hearing set for Sept. 9.

Jul 18, 2025 5:24 PM Read more >

Range Road 23 closed July 21 for Shoal Creek bridge replacement

Range Road 23 will be closed on Monday, July 21 as the bridge over Shoal Creek is planned to be replaced. The bridge has been closed since July 2022 when it was deemed unsafe from an engineer inspection.

Jul 18, 2025 3:25 PM Read more >

Westlock shines in Barrhead musicians’ viral video “Garage Sailing”

Kerri’s Bakery came alive July 8 as Eric Kane’s tour stop featured heartfelt sets by him and duo Justin & Chelsey Wiesinger.

Jul 18, 2025 7:30 AM Read more >