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Pembina River area landowners still seeking changes to overlay

Pembina River area landowners still seeking changes to overlay

Landowners adjacent to the Pembina River remain stuck between a lack of provincial regulations regarding floodplain developments, and a Westlock County overlay with strict requirements.
New developments popping up around town

New developments popping up around town

The numbers may not show it, but the construction of several new developments in Westlock is leading to a sense of optimism for the town’s future.
Area highways turn deadly

Area highways turn deadly

Three separate serious vehicle accidents took place on area roads last week resulting in one fatality and the hospitalization of two others. On July 25, at approximately 12:30 p.m.
Tawatinaw holds off on summer plans

Tawatinaw holds off on summer plans

Summer programming at the Tawatinaw Valley Ski Hill will be limited this year, putting a damper on plans to offer the site as a four-season destination for recreation seekers around the region.
R.F. Staples to institute high school cellphone ban

R.F. Staples to institute high school cellphone ban

Cellphones will not be allowed in any R.F. Staples classroom during class time when the new school year gets underway in September.
Westlock County byelection set for Sept. 17

Westlock County byelection set for Sept. 17

A Westlock County man who has not been shy about expressing his concerns with some of the decisions made by council will run for the vacant Division 5 councillor seat in a Sept. 17 byelection.
Clyde passes capital budget

Clyde passes capital budget

Village of Clyde council approved the municipality’s capital budget last week and will meet the extended deadline of Aug. 1 to submit the document to the province.
Curling rink upgrades to cost additional $80,000

Curling rink upgrades to cost additional $80,000

Upgrades to make the Westlock Curling Rink more accessible may be put on hold after it was discovered an additional $80,000 is required to complete the renovations.
Local retailers granted cannabis licences

Local retailers granted cannabis licences

All three of Westlock’s cannabis retail outlets have now received their licences from Alberta Liquor Gaming and Cannabis and at least one expects to be distributing product this week.
PHPS anticipates $2.272M operating deficit

PHPS anticipates $2.272M operating deficit

While much could change with the release of the provincial budget in the fall, Pembina Hills Public Schools currently anticipates an operating deficit of $2.
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