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Sentencing delayed

Sentencing delayed

A Rochester man charged with accessory to murder in connection with the death of Randy Lopushinsky will learn his fate next month.
Town may face RCMP bill sooner than expected

Town may face RCMP bill sooner than expected

The Town of Westlock may be on the hook for policing costs a year earlier than expected thanks to the results of a municipal census completed last year. At council’s Aug.
Weekend skydiving accident claims man

Weekend skydiving accident claims man

An Edmonton skydiver is dead following an accident at the Edmonton Skydive Centre on Saturday, Aug. 13. Shortly after 2 p.m.
Municipal Affairs to interview staff, council

Municipal Affairs to interview staff, council

Westlock County councillors, along with members of county staff, will be interviewed over the coming weeks as part of a preliminary inspection of the municipality.
Local MLA pans Enron court battle

Local MLA pans Enron court battle

Local MLA Glenn van Dijken is calling foul on government efforts to deny their knowledge of the controversial ‘Enron clause’ a Ralph Klein-era contract stipulation giving power companies the ability to abandon unprofitable energy deals.
Body of Westlock senior recovered

Body of Westlock senior recovered

After a week of searching, police have confirmed they've recovered the body of Robert Wilkins, a Westlock man who went missing late last month. RCMP media relations officer Cpl.
Preliminary review gets green light

Preliminary review gets green light

Westlock County has cleared its first hurdle on its way to getting a full inspection by the provincial government.
Massey calls off Div. 4 meeting amid review

Massey calls off Div. 4 meeting amid review

Westlock County Division 4 Coun. Bud Massey has called off a meeting of his constituents claiming strong support to stay on as councillor.
Bud Massey steps down as reeve

Bud Massey steps down as reeve

Bud Massey is out as Westlock County reeve. Following a closed-door session after council’s July 26 meeting, Massey resigned as reeve, but will remain as Div. 4 councillor.
Resident offers to fund Div. 4 byelection

Resident offers to fund Div. 4 byelection

Despite Bud Massey’s resignation as Westlock County reeve, a resident’s offer to fund a Div. 4 byelection is still on the table.
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