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Jim Wiese walks away from county council

Jim Wiese walks away from county council

Voters in Westlock County’s Div. 3 will be heading to the polls in early 2016 after Coun. Jim Wiese tendered his resignation last Tuesday, Dec. 8. The shock resignation came after council put to bed $2.
Hundreds attend Bill 6 public hearing

Hundreds attend Bill 6 public hearing

The debate around the Bill 6 issue showed no signs of quieting down at a public hearing in Athabasca last Wednesday. Hundreds of farmers and spectators came to sound off at the meeting at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex on Dec.
Tawatinaw lease/sale approved

Tawatinaw lease/sale approved

Westlock County and DK Consulting Services have reached a $2.2 million lease/sale agreement on the Tawatinaw Valley Ski Hill. Councillors went in-camera at their Dec.
Farm worker legislation sparks protests

Farm worker legislation sparks protests

Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Glenn van Dijken is joining other Wildrose Party MLAs in speaking out against the proposed legislation that would mandate WCB coverage for farm workers, which passed second reading on the evening of Dec. 2.
Life-sized Elf on the Shelf goes provincial

Life-sized Elf on the Shelf goes provincial

What started as way of bringing Christmas cheer and raising school spirit at R.F. Staples School has taken on a life of its own. Teacher Stephen Womack’s week of playing the Elf on the Shelf has gone viral and garnered attention province wide.
New owner has big plans for Tawatinaw

New owner has big plans for Tawatinaw

If all goes to plan Tawatinaw Valley Ski Hill will become a tourist destination for winter and summer activities.
Westlock to host the province’s best curlers

Westlock to host the province’s best curlers

The Rotary Spirit Centre will be the site of the 2017 Alberta men’s curling championship. Known as the Boston Pizza Cup, the Feb.
PNCS parents to be polled on Lord’s Prayer

PNCS parents to be polled on Lord’s Prayer

Pembina North Community School parents are being asked whether their children should continue the daily recitation of the Lord’s Prayer at the school.
County agrees to Tawatinaw sale

County agrees to Tawatinaw sale

A deal for the ongoing operation of the Tawatinaw Ski Hill has been reached between Westlock County and an area businessman. The municipality announced the in-principle agreement (approved by a 4-2 council vote) on Friday, Nov.
School bus rolls

School bus rolls

No students were on board a Pembina Hills Public Schools bus that slid off the road and ended up in a ditch Nov. 16. Pembina Hills assistant Supt. of employee services and facilities and transportation David Garbutt said the driver of Bus No.
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