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County relieved that viability review is over

County relieved that viability review is over

With the Village of Clyde’s viability review process now in the books following council’s decision to remain incorporated, for Westlock County it means Clyde won’t join them any time soon.
Firefighters volunteer for garbage cleanup

Firefighters volunteer for garbage cleanup

The hard work of some local firefighters means a Westlock farmer has one less worry this spring.
Clyde will remain as a village

Clyde will remain as a village

The Village of Clyde will remain an incorporated municipality after councillors voted against possible dissolution last week, concluding a marathon viability review process.
Loose garbage ending up in farmer’s field

Loose garbage ending up in farmer’s field

Shopping bags, plastics and all sorts of other trash scattered about … that’s scene on farmer’s field on the south side of Highway 18 just past Range Road 264.
Pool roof repair just under $300K

Pool roof repair just under $300K

The Town of Westlock will have to pay nearly 75 per cent more than original estimates to replace the Westlock Aquatic Centre’s roof after water damage to its insulation turned out worse than expected.
Firefighters reflect on Fort Mac fire

Firefighters reflect on Fort Mac fire

Town and county firefighters deployed to Fort McMurray to battle an out of control wildfire are home after crews were officially recalled late last week.
Charge laid in council-chamber fracas

Charge laid in council-chamber fracas

A Westlock County councillor faces a single count of assault following an April incident in council chambers. RCMP reported Friday that county Coun.
Crash claims Athabasca woman

Crash claims Athabasca woman

A 40-year-old Athabasca woman is dead following a Saturday-afternoon head-on crash between a motorcycle and truck. Westlock RCMP report that at 1:30 p.m.
Province-wide fire ban issued

Province-wide fire ban issued

Westlock County was under a fire restriction until a province-wide fire ban was issued on Thursday, May 5 as hot and dry conditions continue to act as a breeding ground for wildfires.
RCMP investigate council-chamber clash

RCMP investigate council-chamber clash

Westlock RCMP are investigating an alleged altercation that occurred in Westlock County council chambers last month. The Westlock News was alerted of a purported physical altercation between two county councillors in April.
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