Westlock News

The Pembina Lodge expansion is set to begin construction this summer and be completed by the end of the year, Westlock Foundation board chair David Truckey says.

Candidates for the three major political parties are getting into campaign mode for a May 2 federal election — the fourth in seven years.

The old saying claims that March will come in like a lion and out like a lamb, but this year it seems the lion has eaten the lamb, along with all its friends, family and acquaintances.

The Westlock and District Community Hall was abuzz March 26 with Celtic music for a fundraiser for the Westlock Victim Services Unit.

Westlock County has taken steps to ensure it does a better job of preserving naturally sensitive areas, reeve Charles Navratil said.

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A Westlock County family lost its home after a March 19 fire tore through the building and collapsed part of the roof. County fire chief John Biro said his department got a call from the property owner around 1 p.m.

The Westlock Spirit synchronized figure skating team performs their routine at the opening ceremony of the 2011 Atom 'B' Provincial Championships on March 18.

In its pursuit of helping members of the community, Westlock County council have given money to two organizations that operate outside the municipality’s borders.

Westlock’s new sports complex will be officially known as the Westlock Rotary Spirit Centre. The name was chosen at the Westlock Rotary’s March 3 meeting by a secret ballot. Members voted for one of seven suggested names.