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MLA reflects on 2017

MLA reflects on 2017

Strong support for the newly-formed United Conservative Party was by far the biggest surprise for Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Glenn van Dijken in 2017.
Thieves hit tractor museum twice

Thieves hit tractor museum twice

The Canadian Tractor Museum was broken into twice over the Dec. 15-17 weekend as thieves stole keys, but took nothing of significant value. On Dec. 15 vandals damaged the back fence, broke into the shed and rifled through a truck in the yard.
Fawcett water line shelved indefinitely

Fawcett water line shelved indefinitely

A regional confrontation is boiling over after Phase 3 of the Westlock Regional Water Services Commission’s (WRWSC) waterline north project was postponed indefinitely, prompting Westlock County to send a letter to Municipal Affairs asking for “assist
Police investigate child luring complaint

Police investigate child luring complaint

Westlock RCMP are investigating a Dec. 18 report that a man in a vehicle approached a young girl walking by Westlock Elementary School and offered her a ride. Cpl.
PHPS class sizes remain below provincial average

PHPS class sizes remain below provincial average

This year’s class-size averages across Pembina Hills Public Schools continue to be below the provincial averages and with the exception of Kindergarten to Grade 3, they are also below the Alberta Commission on Learning’s (ACOL) recommended targets.
Barn lost in Dec. 15 blaze

Barn lost in Dec. 15 blaze

A huge fire incinerated a barn and several vehicles on a property south of Clyde during a windy Dec. 15 that required four separate fire halls to send nine vehicles to stop the inferno.
Dean Krause resigns as town CAO

Dean Krause resigns as town CAO

After four years as the Town of Westlock’s chief administrative officer, Dean Krause is moving to the Rocky Mountains when he takes over as CAO of Rocky Mountain House in January. The Town of Rocky Mountain House announced Krause’s appointment Dec.
Commercial tippage revenue down $90K

Commercial tippage revenue down $90K

The Westlock Regional Waste Management Commission’s commercial tippage revenue has taken a $90,000 hit as waste collectors are hauling more garbage to landfills outside the region.
Job protection legislation for volunteer firefighters draws mixed reaction

Job protection legislation for volunteer firefighters draws mixed reaction

A bill to protect the jobs of volunteer firefighters when responding to an emergency call may be resurrected.
County extends airport contract to March 31

County extends airport contract to March 31

Westlock County has extended the deadline of its airport contract with the Town of Westlock to March 31, 2018 to give the new county council time to understand the terms and operations.
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