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High speed chase results in two arrests and 37 charges

High speed chase results in two arrests and 37 charges

A man and woman face close to 40 charges following a Sept. 1 high-speed chase that saw the RCMP helicopter and tracking dogs called in. Annette Brown, 21, and Eric Michael Unger, 28, both of Red Deer, appeared in Westlock Provincial Court Sept.
Former PHPS Supt. faces fraud charges

Former PHPS Supt. faces fraud charges

Former Pembina Hills Public Schools Supt. Colleen Symyrozum-Watt will be in Barrhead Provincial Court today, Sept. 11, facing charges she submitted over $18,000 in fraudulent claims between November 2014 and January 2017.
Rural schools emphasize inclusiveness

Rural schools emphasize inclusiveness

Across Westlock County, public schools are opening their doors to new students and opportunities. Busby School has just finished a summer of renovations, adding an access lift and washroom for special needs students and expanding the school’s lobby.
MP slams feds over NAFTA, Trans Mountain

MP slams feds over NAFTA, Trans Mountain

Peace River-Westlock MP Arnold Viersen has no doubt in his mind who should be blamed for the ongoing delays of the Trans Mountain expansion project and the economic uncertainty surrounding NAFTA negotiations.
Students back in the classroom Sept. 4

Students back in the classroom Sept. 4

With students back in the classroom starting Sept. 4, teachers and principals across the district can hardly contain their excitement. “It’s always invigorating for a new school year and to see what the kids have been up to over the summer,” said St.
Linaria Arena on it last legs?

Linaria Arena on it last legs?

It will be business as usual this year, but the Linaria Ag Society is calling out for volunteers to help raise funds and maintain the Linaria Arena in the coming years. Representatives of the society are meeting with Westlock County council Sept.
Fly-in breakfast cancelled

Fly-in breakfast cancelled

The Westlock Flying Club’s 43rd annual fly-in breakfast was cancelled for this year due to rain, smoke and fog.
Westlock County celebrates 75 years

Westlock County celebrates 75 years

It looked like rain for much of the morning and the temperature had dipped well below reasonable for late summer, but the sun managed to make an appearance and cracked through the smoke as Westlock County celebrated three quarters of a century of inc
Tawatinaw Ski Hill saved

Tawatinaw Ski Hill saved

The third try seems to have been a charm for the Friends of Tawatinaw Working Group (FTWG), as their perseverance and dedication to the cause has resulted in an agreement between the group and Westlock County to keep the Tawatinaw Valley Ski Hill ope
Missing plane found, pilot deceased

Missing plane found, pilot deceased

After four days of searching, the mission to locate local pilot Scott Schneider, his dog and his airplane came to a tragic end Thursday. RCMP in Mayerthorpe reported Thursday evening Aug.
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