Westlock News

A Westlock County-wide fire restriction now means anyone using burn barrels, fireworks, or setting backcountry fires could face steep fines. The restriction, imposed April 6, was brought on by dryer-than-normal conditions.

A two-time mayor of the Town of Westlock and Legion member for more than 50 years passed away last week. Doug Rice, the 10th mayor in the town’s history, died March 24 at his home in St. Albert. He was 90.

A local surgeon and his family’s legacy will never be forgotten after the dedication of a room in their honour at the Westlock Healthcare Centre. On March 28, hospital staff and administration unveiled the Patel Room for Dr.

Current and former residents, community groups and organizations will band together to create a mural as a lasting legacy of two major milestones.

A proposal that would have seen Fawcett's vacant W.R. Frose School converted into an ancient-arts academy has been rejected, leaving an Edmonton-based, not-for-profit organization seeking answers.

Westlock County’s new municipal development plan (MDP) and land-use bylaw (LUB) will make its way back to the council table following a final round of public consultations last week.

Pembina Hills Public Schools’ trustees will consult the public in April on potentially extending Pembina North Community School’s (PNCS) attendance area to claim 29 students attending Westlock Elementary School and Eleanor Hall School.

Interim Alberta Progressive Conservative leader Ric McIver says the party is on the road to recovery following their devastating loss to the NDPs in last spring’s provincial election.

Three Thorhild County councillors turfed by the Municipal Affairs minister have been granted a 60-day reprieve by a Court of Queen’s Bench judge.

The Westlock Rotary Spirit Centre was a hive of activity for the inaugural Rainbow for the Future’s Sports for Ethiopia event. Starting with the puck drop at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 18, and up until the final buzzer at 5 p.m.