Westlock News

UPDATE: Fire crews tackle long weekend blaze at The Flower Shoppe in Westlock

Investigation reveals cause blaze was accidental, caused by malfunctioning electrical equipment

May 28, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Canada Day 2021 aims to “reignite the spirit of Westlock”

Possibility of COVID-19 restrictions forces town to plan multiple versions of July 1 celebrations

May 28, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

New council procedure bylaw unveiled

Document was last updated in 2014

May 27, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >

First draft of social media policy reviewed by Westlock town councillors

Policy covers what staff can and cannot post on town-approved social media; code of conduct will govern councillors

May 26, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Resident says more data needed before renewing Tawatinaw ski hill contract

David Woynorowski says he’ll do cost analysis for $1, questions visitor numbers

May 25, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Supreme Court won’t hear appeal of Beckett ruling

Ruling means Peter Beckett, who has stood trial twice for murdering his wife, is now a free man

May 24, 2021 8:20 AM Read more >

Westlock County division reduction may be on the October ballot

Advance voting details to be settled soon

May 23, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Tri-council finds solution for leachate seepage at an old landfill site

One-time cost of $74,000 to be split between Westlock County and Town of Westlock

May 22, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Evergreen Catholic will not pilot draft K-6 curriculum

Supt. Mike Paonessa cites timing of pilot amidst pandemic as well as concerns to material within curriculum

May 21, 2021 9:15 AM Read more >

Westlock hospital pauses C-sections until July

Physician is on medical leave, no link to COVID-19 

May 20, 2021 11:15 AM Read more >