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Pair of Highway 2 crashes claim two

Pair of Highway 2 crashes claim two

Highway 2 was deadly last week following a pair of fatal collisions. Morinville RCMP report that at approximately 11 a.m. on Aug.
Pedersen first out of the gate

Pedersen first out of the gate

The ballot for the Oct. 5 town byelection has its first name. Benita Pedersen announced her candidacy last week to replace Sheila Foley, who resigned her seat prior to the Aug. 10 town council meeting.
It’s back-to-school time for area students

It’s back-to-school time for area students

Summer holidays are almost over. And next Monday, Aug. 31, marks the official end as students in Busby, Clyde, Pembina North, Westlock Elementary and R.F. Staples will be back in class, while St.
Westlock's population is over 5,000

Westlock's population is over 5,000

The Town of Westlock's official population has increased by over 300 residents, according to the results of this spring's municipal census. Between mid-April and the end of June, St. Mary School Fundraising Society members knocked on doors throughout town and counted 5,147 residents in 2,588 dwellings. The group was paid $7,099.
The party of the year starts Friday

The party of the year starts Friday

The 101st annual Westlock and District Agricultural Fair is all set to roll Aug. 21-23. The massive festival drew almost 19,000 people last year, and is well on its way to match or even clear that this month.
Foley tenders resignation

Foley tenders resignation

Westlock's town council is one member short following the unexpected resignation of Sheila Foley. At their Aug. 10 meeting councillors accept Foley's resignation as the five-year-council veteran said she's moving out of town.
Westlock County to facilitate hay sharing

Westlock County to facilitate hay sharing

After experiencing drought conditions for the majority of the summer and having called a state of agricultural emergency, Westlock County is now trying to facilitate the exchange of hay from producers to cattle farmers.
RCMP investigating cause of skydiver's death

RCMP investigating cause of skydiver's death

RCMP continue to investigate what exactly led to the death of a 60-year-old skydiver during the Canadian National Skydiving Championships over the August long weekend. Around 6 p.m. on Aug.
NPD pick local candidate

NPD pick local candidate

The New Democratic Party has selected former Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Cameron Alexis of the Alexis Nakota-Sioux First Nation to represent them in the Peace River-Westlock riding this election.
Edmonton skydiver killed during nationals

Edmonton skydiver killed during nationals

A 60-year-old Edmonton man died at the Westlock Airport on Saturday competing in the Canadian Skydiving Championships. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. during the final day of competition at Westlock Municipal Airport.
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