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Man arrested following Jan. 1 Rochester shooting

Man arrested following Jan. 1 Rochester shooting

A 25-year-old man faces a charge of second-degree murder following the shooting death of his 19-year-old cousin on Jan. 1 north of Rochester. On Sunday, Jan.
Village faces $9.2M in infrastructure repairs

Village faces $9.2M in infrastructure repairs

The Village of Clyde faces just over $9 million worth of infrastructure repairs over the next decade, with $3.6 million cited as immediate.
Viersen focused on future

Viersen focused on future

After spending the latter half of 2015 getting adjusted to political life in Ottawa, Peace River-Westlock MP Arnold Viersen is looking forward to what 2016 will bring. Since his victory in the Oct.
MLA looks forward to more dialogue in 2016

MLA looks forward to more dialogue in 2016

2015 was a tumultuous year in provincial politics that saw the four-decade Progressive Conservative dynasty fall.
County byelection date set

County byelection date set

Westlock County councillors have set a date for the upcoming Div. 3 byelection. Following a special meeting Dec. 15, councillors selected Monday, Feb. 8 as the date residents will head to the polls. Former Div. 3 Coun. Jim Wiese resigned Dec.
Lighting up the nights before Christmas

Lighting up the nights before Christmas

If you’ve ever driven down Highway 18 between Westlock and Clyde anytime over the last month, you’ve probably seen the Boychuk home.
Coun. Don Savage answers conflict of interest questions

Coun. Don Savage answers conflict of interest questions

Westlock County Coun. Don Savage has clarified his claim of conflict of interest over the Tawatinaw Valley Ski Hill deal. Savage made his declaration before the vote on a preliminary deal at the Nov.
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.
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