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Solar project nears completion

Solar project nears completion

Large crane used to lift crates of panels onto the Rotary Spirit Centre roof as part of $1.1M project
CAO tenders resignation

CAO tenders resignation

Dwight Dibben was hired as CAO in April 2018 and tendered his resignation last week. The Town of Westlock is officially looking for a new chief administrator. Town council accepted Dwight Dibben’s resignation at their Nov.
Town finally gets stormwater grant

Town finally gets stormwater grant

The provincial government has released $1 million in funding for a stormwater pond project after placing it on hold earlier this year following the provincial election, but officials are still waiting for confirmation of $1.
Fire destroys 107-year-old building

Fire destroys 107-year-old building

One of the oldest buildings in Westlock burned to the ground last week and now one local business owner is waiting to see what his options are and what he’ll do next. Westlock firefighters were called to the scene of the blaze at 9919 107 St.
Reeve looks forward to year ahead

Reeve looks forward to year ahead

Lou Hall will continue as Westlock County reeve following the municipality’s organizational meeting in October. Lou Hall will lead Westlock County council into what may prove to be a very formative year for the municipality.
Keyera Energy pipeline project in the works

Keyera Energy pipeline project in the works

A new $1.5 billion pipeline project will cross the southern portion of Westlock County and the company behind it is reaching out to the public to hear any concerns they may have.
New measures to combat rural crime unveiled

New measures to combat rural crime unveiled

The Alberta government is focusing on the “enforcement of rule of law” with new measures introduced last week to address rural crime.
R.F. Staples alumni put out fundraising challenge

R.F. Staples alumni put out fundraising challenge

The challenge is now official. The R.F.
Town crime stats inching up

Town crime stats inching up

According to the latest RCMP statistics, property crime is on the rise in the Town of Westlock. Westlock RCMP Detachment Staff Sgt. Al Baird presented his quarterly report to town council Oct.
Westlock United Church up for sale

Westlock United Church up for sale

With congregation numbers dwindling over the last few years, the United Church is now being sold due to a lack of funds. The Westlock United Church has put the building on 100 Ave.
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