Westlock News

Nov. 21 incident occurred in the area of Township Road 601 and Range Road 273

Les Dunford’s contributions to 4-H lauded in 4-H Alberta Magazine

Justice minister introduces Bill 27 to the house for first reading Nov. 19

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Alberta government is focusing on the “enforcement of rule of law” with new measures introduced last week to address rural crime.