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Recycling changes on the horizon for town residents

Recycling changes on the horizon for town residents

Revisions to what the Town of Westlock’s contracted waste collector considers recyclable will lead to a new list of items residents will be able to place in their blue recycling bags next year.
Town eyes demolition of Jubilee Arena

Town eyes demolition of Jubilee Arena

The clock is ticking on Jubilee Arena, which hosted its final hockey game in 2012, but was spared demolition after asbestos was found throughout.
County will support town’s bid to host Homeland Housing admin

County will support town’s bid to host Homeland Housing admin

Westlock County will pen a letter of support for the Town of Westlock in its bid to house the main offices of Homeland Housing, which are currently in Morinville. At their Nov.
Tower set to meet the wrecking ball this month

Tower set to meet the wrecking ball this month

Demolition of the Eastglen Water Tower, a fixture of Westlock’s skyline since 1969, now appears likely for the end of the month. Town of Westlock director of development services Simone Wiley told councillors at their Nov.
Stantec report gives passing grade to nearly all of the county’s roads

Stantec report gives passing grade to nearly all of the county’s roads

Ninety-nine per cent of Westlock County’s 2,305 kilometres of roads are ranked “moderate” or “good” according to a recently-released road study commissioned by the municipality.
County signs new union agreement

County signs new union agreement

The union representing 40 Westlock County employees has agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement that will see salaries increase 4.5 per cent over the next three years.
Elks come through for community groups

Elks come through for community groups

The exalted ruler of the Westlock Elks was busy handing out cheques to worthy organizations in the community at the Elks weekly bingo Nov. 5.
Communities pay tribute

Communities pay tribute

Exactly 100 years after the signing of the First World War Armistice, the residents of Westlock, Clyde and Jarvie gathered together Nov. 11 to remember the fallen and to honour Canadian veterans at three local Remembrance Day ceremonies. At 4:42 p.m.
Reeve reflects on first year in office

Reeve reflects on first year in office

It’s all about moving ahead says Westlock County reeve Lou Hall as she moves into her second year as head elected official of the municipality. Hall will remain reeve after an Oct.
Library hosts cannabis information session

Library hosts cannabis information session

Just because cannabis is now legal for recreational use in Canada doesn’t mean it isn’t harmful. That’s one of the messages coming from RCMP Staff Sgt.
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