Westlock News

A committee has been struck to further explore the possibility of resurrecting a chamber of commerce to advocate on behalf of businesses in the Westlock region. Two dozen representatives from various businesses attended the initial Jan.

Westlock could soon have its own association to support and protect the interests of businesses in the area.

A Jan. 12 robbery at the Westlock Hotel, the second in the last six months, has the Westlock RCMP asking for tips from the public. On Aug. 14 at about 10 p.m., a man walked into the bar with a firearm and demanded money.

Although he won’t be the Alberta Party’s representative for the Morinville-St. Albert riding in the upcoming provincial election, R.F. Staples School principal Wayne Rufiange said he’s happy just to have participated.

Janina Zarowny was in business for less than a week before thieves broke into her Linaria Arena business and took nearly everything.

The Village of Clyde’s new chief administrative officer Edward LeBlanc has only been on the job for just over a week, but his familiarity with the region stretches back decades.

R.F. Staples School principal Wayne Rufiange has thrown his hat into the political ring and is hoping to become a candidate for the Alberta Party in the newly formed Morinville-St.Albert riding. Rufiange, a St.

Unseasonably warm temperatures delayed the Town of Westlock’s snow removal operations last week. The town notified residents of the delay Jan. 3 via a notice on its website and social media platforms.

Changes to administrative procedures regarding inclement weather, school bus drills, unsafe road conditions and bus accidents were among the recommendations in Aspen View Public School Division’s third-party transportation review.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) continues to encourage residents to get immunized to prevent the contraction and spread of the influenza virus, which claimed the lives of 17 Albertans in 2018. According to AHS’ weekly influenza report for Jan.