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Town councillors return from FCM conference

Town councillors return from FCM conference

Town of Westlock deputy mayor Murtaza Jamaly returned from a national conference on the east coast last week that included a face-to-face with federal infrastructure minister Amarjeet Sohi.
No Echo Lake answers

No Echo Lake answers

A May 24 meeting between Westlock County officials and representatives from the Alberta government regarding the Echo Lake fire and the activities taking place on the Crown land where it started yielded few answers.
Two groups take the Tawatinaw tour

Two groups take the Tawatinaw tour

With the June 11 deadline for proposals to either purchase or manage the Tawatinaw Valley Ski Hill approaching, two parties toured the facilities last month and are readying proposals for Westlock County.
Locals petition for outdoor splash park

Locals petition for outdoor splash park

A petition calling on the Town of Westlock to support the construction of an outdoor splash park has already garnered more than 450 signatures, barely a week after it was created.
Fire bans downgraded

Fire bans downgraded

You’re allowed to use your backyard fire pit again, under certain conditions, in both the Town of Westlock and Westlock County after both municipalities downgraded last month’s fire bans to fire advisories.
OHVs added to fire ban

OHVs added to fire ban

Westlock County amended its current fire ban May 25 to include the use of off-highway vehicles, exploding shooting targets and fireworks on Crown land as a means of preventing further wildfires.
Shoal Creek Bridge closed

Shoal Creek Bridge closed

The bridge over Shoal Creek on Range Road 21 north of Township Road 614 is permanently closed after Westlock County officials deemed it unsafe.
PHPS to offer relocation cash

PHPS to offer relocation cash

As part of a bid to grow local communities, Pembina Hills Public Schools (PHPS) is offering a $2,500 incentive to all new and existing staff if they move into the division’s geographic area.
The worst road in Westlock County?

The worst road in Westlock County?

Township Road 635 and Range Road 20 is in severe need of an overhaul as a May 8 delegation to Westlock County council called it the worst road in the municipality.
Echo Lake area residents fed up with fires

Echo Lake area residents fed up with fires

Bevin McNelly is fed up.
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