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Curtain call for Rock of Ages

Curtain call for Rock of Ages

The jam-packed Cultural Arts Theatre audience sat in anticipation as a disco ball reflected light around the auditorium.
Old Fawcett school grounds turned back to community

Old Fawcett school grounds turned back to community

Pembina Hills Public Schools has agreed to transfer the former W.R. Frose School grounds to the PACO Agricultural Society in Fawcett.
Details scant on Supt. investigation

Details scant on Supt. investigation

Just over a month after it began, the review of a personnel matter concerning Pembina Hills Public Schools Supt. Colleen-Symyrozum-Watt has yet to be concluded.
Province promises to curtail school fees

Province promises to curtail school fees

The provincial government’s proposed bill to reduce school transportation and instructional materials fees will see parents pocketing more money, but school divisions scrambling to make up the lost revenue.
New subdivision pitched to council

New subdivision pitched to council

If a developer gets her way, a new 300-home subdivision will be open in Westlock within the next four years.
Budget passed

Budget passed

An assessment of the Eastglen Water Tower, a complete rehabilitation of the 104 Avenue service road north of 110 Street and a new radio system will come hand-in-hand with a 1.
Commission meeting poorly attended

Commission meeting poorly attended

The Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission wrapped up its province-wide road trip in Westlock Feb. 24, although few took the time to make their voices heard.
Community offers feedback on regional collaboration

Community offers feedback on regional collaboration

The regional collaboration hearing Feb. 23 brought to light a few areas that would be better off without regional collaboration, as well as some areas that municipalities are already working together on.
Supt. still suspended

Supt. still suspended

The review of an unknown matter, which has had the Supt. of Pembina Hills Public Schools (PHPS) off work since the beginning of February, is ongoing.
Day care society requests building ownership

Day care society requests building ownership

The Westlock Child Care Society has formally requested the Town of Westlock to transfer ownership of the Westlock Child Care Centre to the society.
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