Westlock News

Peace River-Westlock MP Arnold Viersen has introduced legislation to amend the Criminal Code of Canada to establish a mechanism where youth victims of sexual exploitation can more easily lift a publication ban, allowing them to share their story publ

The Town of Westlock is exploring the potential for solar energy at the Rotary Spirit Centre which could help offset the costs of powering the recreational facility by about half.

Although pleased that Westlock County council is seeking public input into next year’s budget, some ratepayers want more transparency into the municipality’s expenses. Ten people attended the 2020 budget consultation June 17 in Pickardville Hall.

The charges facing former Pembina Hills Public Schools superintendent Colleen Symyrozum-Watt have been stayed by the Crown, meaning that a trial originally set for early July in Barrhead will no longer go ahead.

Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) has lifted its six-month long moratorium on issuing retail cannabis licenses, meaning Westlock’s three cannabis stores could be up and running in as little as a few weeks.

Westlock area firefighters gave no second thought to responding when called upon last week to assist in the Slave Lake area wildfire efforts. Cpt.

Charges are pending against the driver of a van towing a motorhome that flipped on its side on Highway 18 last week.

Westlock area firefighters, equipment and expertise headed north last week to do their part to keep communities close to expanding wildfires safe.

Westlock RCMP are investigating after two businesses were robbed by masked men last week. The Esso gas station on Highway 44 was robbed by an individual wearing a ski mask May 22 at about 10:30 p.m., while the Westlock Liquor Store on 107 St.

Alberta’s new United Conservative government delivered its first throne speech last week and as expected, repealing the carbon tax, introduced by the NDP, is first on the agenda.