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Locals cry foul over municipal spending report

Locals cry foul over municipal spending report

A recent report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) comparing municipal spending to population growth has left members of local governments shaking their heads.
Shauna Biro named town’s firefighter of the year

Shauna Biro named town’s firefighter of the year

Being a mother, working as a licensed practical nurse and battling fires may sound like a lot to keep up with, but it’s all in a week’s work for Shauna Biro, who was awarded the Town of Westlock Fire Department’s Firefighter of the Year award Dec.
Ratepayer says land being flooded by county

Ratepayer says land being flooded by county

A Westlock County landowner wants $15,000 from the county in compensation for lost crops after several years of flooding he says the municipality is ignoring.
Jarvie water treatment plant still paused

Jarvie water treatment plant still paused

The Jarvie Water Treatment Plant is still in limbo. Al Scott, Westlock County’s director of engineering and infrastructure, told county council Dec.
Reeve denies conflict of interest

Reeve denies conflict of interest

Westlock County reeve Don Savage says he has no financial stake in Tawatinaw’s Pine Valley Resort. At a special Dec.
There’s gold in that thar basement!

There’s gold in that thar basement!

The aftermath of the August floods is panning out for local business owner Blair Kneller. After the basement of his Home Hardware franchise on 106 St. and 100 Ave. flooded during the Aug.
Water main break floods five businesses

Water main break floods five businesses

A water main break flooded several businesses on 106 St. between 99 and 100 Ave. on Dec. 19, forcing the Town of Westlock to shut down the road and dig the damaged pipes up. That did little to dampen the holiday spirit, however.
Tawatinaw lease reinstated

Tawatinaw lease reinstated

DK Consulting, the firm leasing the Tawatinaw ski hill, will have to pay arrears on taxes it owes since the end of June to Westlock County. County council passed a motion at a special meeting Dec.
Only one alcohol-related ticket handed out at Candy Cane Checkstop

Only one alcohol-related ticket handed out at Candy Cane Checkstop

Presents and lumps of coal were swapped out for candy canes and traffic tickets Dec. 16, as the Westlock RCMP handed out goodies to naughty and nice drivers at the Candy Cane Checkstop.
County transportation budget close to $1M in the red

County transportation budget close to $1M in the red

Westlock County’s transportation budget is almost $1 million over budget due to gravel costs. The news that the county is $981,800 over budget came to council’s attention in a financial report presented at its Dec. 13 meeting.
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