Westlock News

The mood in the Westlock & District Community Hall last Wednesday night was substantially different than the one that hung in air just over a month ago.

Canadians should expect to see postal service resume today, Tuesday June 28, after the House of Commons and the Senate passed legislation forcing an end to Canada Post's lockout of its nearly 50,000 employees.

Another overnight robbery in Westlock has downtown business owners worried about the safety of their stores and questioning what police are doing about it.

The planned $14 million expansion of the Pembina Lodge took a huge step towards completion June 15 with the official sod turning.

Canadians should expect to see postal service resume early this week after the House of Commons and the Senate passed legislation forcing an end to Canada Post’s lockout of its nearly 50,000 employees.

The federal government plans to introduce back-to-work legislation today, June 20, to end the lockout at Canada Post.

A local business owner is losing sleep over concerns for his store’s security after not one but two incidents of vandalism or theft last week. Ali Jamaly, the owner of True Value Hardware on 107 St.

British Columbia RCMP are now treating the drowning death of a Westlock-area teacher last August as a homicide. "No arrests have been made nor have any charges been laid at this time, June 15,” said RCMP Cpl.

Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock constituents will have an opportunity to meet at least some of the candidates for the province’s top job next weekend.

The second annual Long Island Lake Amateur Rodeo took place June 11 at the Long Island Light Horse Association saddle club. Close to 800 people attended to participate and take in the show, said association activities director Adam MacDonald. The day featured many different rodeo activities, a vendors market and a dance in the evening. Pictured is Jordana of the Rough and Tough Trick Riding team performs one of several dangerous manoeuvres the team showcased in their special performance.