Westlock News

Local MLA Glenn van Dijken is calling foul on government efforts to deny their knowledge of the controversial ‘Enron clause’ a Ralph Klein-era contract stipulation giving power companies the ability to abandon unprofitable energy deals.

After a week of searching, police have confirmed they've recovered the body of Robert Wilkins, a Westlock man who went missing late last month. RCMP media relations officer Cpl.

Westlock County has cleared its first hurdle on its way to getting a full inspection by the provincial government.

Westlock County Division 4 Coun. Bud Massey has called off a meeting of his constituents claiming strong support to stay on as councillor.

Bud Massey is out as Westlock County reeve. Following a closed-door session after council’s July 26 meeting, Massey resigned as reeve, but will remain as Div. 4 councillor.

Despite Bud Massey’s resignation as Westlock County reeve, a resident’s offer to fund a Div. 4 byelection is still on the table.

Former Westlock County CAO Peter Kelly breached his duties and is liable for damages, according to an opinion from the municipality’s lawyer.

RCMP have joined a manhunt for a missing Westlock man and are asking for the public’s assistance. Bob Wilkins, 66, was last seen by his family Monday, July 25, though an RCMP investigation confirmed he was last seen July 26 at a store in Westlock.

Summer is in full swing and for local teen Kris MacCarahan, that means it’s time to grab his sneakers, put on a ball cap, head outside and play video games. Following the official Canadian release of Pokemon Go July 17 MacCarahan’s not alone.

The Westlock Water Treatment Plant will soon get a $250,000 upgrade to its water distribution and monitoring system.