Westlock News

Service outages reported in Westlock and Thorhild as work continues on cell towers

Residents in Westlock and Thorhild reported several cell service outages throughout the week.

Jul 30, 2025 3:46 PM Read more >

GRO showcases forage trials for local farmers

The Gateway Research Organization (GRO) hosted a tour of some of its forage crop trial plots for local cattle producers on July 24.

Jul 30, 2025 1:37 PM Read more >

Westlock Red Lions secure NCABL pennant with home closer thrashing of Cardinals

The Westlock Red Lions clinched the pennant at their final regular season home game on Thursday, thrashing the St. Albert Cardinals 16-1.

Jul 28, 2025 1:38 PM Read more >

Westlock residents welcome a new Vietnamese restaurant downtown

Taking over a space with a troubled past, Vietnamese Spring Roll is bringing fresh food and a fresh start to downtown Westlock.

Jul 28, 2025 9:36 AM Read more >

Registration for Westlock Thunderbirds football opens on Aug. 5

The Westlock Thunderbirds football team will be holding an in-person registration for their upcoming fall season at the Rotary Spirit Centre on August 5.

Jul 27, 2025 11:12 AM Read more >

Westlock to host Western Canada Baseball Championships in August

Westlock will be hosting the upcoming Western Canada Baseball Association (WCBA) Senior Baseball Championships at Keller Field the weekend of Aug. 15-17.

Jul 27, 2025 8:12 AM Read more >

Town of Westlock reports $11M in reserves, slight increase in long-term debt

The town of Westlock has released their annual report for the calendar year 2024 which details the town’s finances and major achievements over the year.

Jul 26, 2025 5:10 PM Read more >

Westlock FCSS hosts Teddy Bear Picnic for families

Families and daycares headed to Westlock Elementary School red playground for a fun morning of active play courtesy of the FCSS.

Jul 26, 2025 1:10 PM Read more >

Municipal Christian Rally aims to inspire political engagement ahead of elections

Speakers at Westlock event encourage Christian involvement in politics ahead of municipal elections

Jul 26, 2025 11:13 AM Read more >

Collision on Highway 18 near Spirit Centre

There was a collision on Highway 18 at approximately 5 p.m. on Friday, July 25 near the Rotary Spirit Centre which shut down part of the highway to single-lane traffic.

Jul 25, 2025 6:08 PM Read more >