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Collaboration report released

Collaboration report released

The long-awaited regional collaboration report is out and some municipal leaders are in favour, while others are still on the fence. Transitional Solutions Inc.
Municipal inspection goes public Aug. 30

Municipal inspection goes public Aug. 30

More than a year after Westlock County called for a Municipal Affairs inspection, councillors and residents will get their chance to see the results. Inspectors and representatives from Alberta Municipal Affairs will be in town Aug.
Ag society needs new members

Ag society needs new members

For more than 100 years the Westlock and District Agricultural Fair has been the community’s premiere summer festival.
Fox-Robinson declares for Div. 6

Fox-Robinson declares for Div. 6

The Oct. 16 Municipal Election has its first race, with challenger Stuart Fox-Robinson throwing his hat in the ring for the Westlock County Division 6 title against incumbent Mel Kroetsch.
Bazin seeks Div. 2 seat

Bazin seeks Div. 2 seat

With the municipal election less than two months away, Westlock County resident Lavern Bazin will let his name stand for the Division 2 seat. With Albert St. Louis not running again in the Oct.
Westlock County to complete ski hill repairs

Westlock County to complete ski hill repairs

To ward off any potential lawsuits for a breach of contract, Westlock County will complete repairs at the Pine Valley Resort in Tawatinaw. On Aug.
Minister of Seniors visits Smithfield Lodge

Minister of Seniors visits Smithfield Lodge

Residents at Smithfield Lodge had a guest from the provincial government Aug.
County applies for provincial disaster relief

County applies for provincial disaster relief

With locals gravel roads in such bad shape, Westlock County has applied for the province’s Disaster Recovery Program (DRP) in the hopes of getting some financial relief. Director of Infrastructure Al Scott told council Aug.
Residents tired of repeated basement floodings

Residents tired of repeated basement floodings

Edna Krenbrink is at her wit’s end. The 72-year-old widow lost just about all of her family memorabilia in the Aug.
Symyrozum-Watt seeks defamation suit against Pembina Hills

Symyrozum-Watt seeks defamation suit against Pembina Hills

The former Pembina Hills Public Schools superintendent at the centre of an investigation stemming from allegations of bullying and harassment says she will pursue legal action for defamation.
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