Westlock News

BREAKING: Arnold Viersen scores decisive victory in Peace River-Westlock

Conservative MP elected to a third term with more than 60 per cent of the vote

Sep 20, 2021 11:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Proof of vaccination, medical exemption or negative COVID test, will only be required for adult users of Westlock’s rec facilities

Youth and spectators will not have to provide proof of vaccination to enter RSC or pool; town office, FCSS and library will operate at one-third capacity with ongoing masking and social-distancing protocols

Sep 20, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

PPC leader Maxime Bernier says Canadians are “under attack”

PPC leader draws hundreds to Sept. 19 afternoon rally in Westlock

Sep 20, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Westlock restaurants respond to changing COVID-19 measures

Some will require proof of vaccination, others will close in-person dining

Sep 20, 2021 8:05 AM Read more >

Highway 44 collision leads to 30-minute pet rescue

Family guinea pig escaped his cage and hid under the wrecked vehicle

Sep 19, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Westlock County declares ag disaster

Hay crops “a definite” disaster; lack of pasture, feed and straw will force many to sell their herds, says county ag manager

Sep 18, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Two more COVID deaths in Barrhead, Westlock County

One hundred and fifty nine active cases identified in Athabasca, Barrhead and Westlock

Sep 17, 2021 5:30 PM Read more >

Revamped rates schedule will be debated as part of budget 2022

Three per cent increase proposed for variety of fees; rates at the pool and RSC haven’t changed since 2015

Sep 17, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

KAPS pipeline resumes construction, expected to be completed in 2023

Pipeline passing through the southern end of Westlock County is expected to create 2,000 jobs

Sep 16, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

A day in the clouds

One-hundred-and-fifty youth take to the air at Sept. 11 COPA for Kids event

Sep 15, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >