Westlock News

PHOTOS: Lacrosse night in Westlock

May 30, 2025 7:30 AM Read more >

BREAKING: Westlock County issues a local state of emergency

After an evacuation order was issued near Hubert Lake Wildland Provincial Park, the county of Westlock has declared a local state of emergency.

May 29, 2025 9:02 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Evacuation ordered near Hubert Lake Wildland Provincial Park due to wildfire

The alert was issued by Westlock County at 7:03 p.m. on May 29 through Alberta Emergency Alert

May 29, 2025 7:32 PM Read more >

Hubert Lake Wildfire update: fire out of control

The fire in the Hubert Lake Wildland Provincial Park has been classified as out of control. The wildfire has grown to 600 ha in size. The affected area is 12 km west of Fawcett and 19 km north of Vega.

May 29, 2025 2:39 PM Read more >

Hubert Lake Wildland Park wildfire alert

Residents in the area are advised to prepare to evacuate.

May 29, 2025 6:24 AM Read more >

BREAKING: Hubert Lake Wildland in Westlock County is on fire

No alerts have been issued as of yet

May 28, 2025 4:49 PM Read more >

Westlock men’s walk and talk highlights community space for men

The weekly Westlock men’s walk and talk hosted their first walk on Wednesday evening May 21.

May 28, 2025 12:34 PM Read more >

Town of Westlock releases new economic development strategy

The town of Westlock released an outline for future economic development over the next five years as part of economic development week.

May 28, 2025 8:43 AM Read more >

Westlock County writes off $570K in uncollected taxes from oil and gas firms

Half of all uncollected taxes in county came from five insolvent oil and gas firms

May 27, 2025 4:42 PM Read more >

Two Westlock residents charged with cocaine trafficking

RCMP have charged two Westlock residents in connection with a cocaine trafficking scheme. Two more have warrants for their arrest.

May 27, 2025 2:34 PM Read more >