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Massey calls for Tawatinaw plebiscite

Massey calls for Tawatinaw plebiscite

Westlock County Coun. Bud Massey says ratepayers should decide what the municipality should do with the Tawatinaw ski hill. Following the Feb. 28 signing of an 18-month, $120,000 operator’s agreement with DK Consulting Service Ltd.
CRA asks man to repay dead wife’s GST and carbon rebates

CRA asks man to repay dead wife’s GST and carbon rebates

Settling the financial affairs of a deceased loved one is trying enough, but for Charles O’How the government managed to add insult to injury after he received a letter from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to return rebates issued to him and his now-
Symyrozum-Watt hires lawyer

Symyrozum-Watt hires lawyer

Pembina Hills Public Schools Supt. Colleen Symyrozum-Watt, who’s been on paid leave since she was served notice of a personnel review Feb. 3, says she has retained legal counsel.
Women Studies class creates firestorm

Women Studies class creates firestorm

An Eleanor Hall School Women Studies course received critical national attention last week, prompting Pembina Hills Public Schools to re-evaluate some of the course activities. Since Feb.
Municipal inspection underway

Municipal inspection underway

The provincial municipal inspection of Westlock County is finally underway. Alberta Municipal Affairs has contracted Strategic Steps Inc. to conduct the inspection and the inspectors arrived at the county March 10.
Sports for Ethiopia makes a difference

Sports for Ethiopia makes a difference

The Rotary Spirit Centre was a hive of activity for the second annual Sports for Ethiopia March 17-18.
New Tawatinaw deal signed

New Tawatinaw deal signed

Less than two years after signing a $2.2 million lease-purchase agreement with DK Consulting, Westlock County will now enter into an operator’s agreement with the company to run the Pine Valley Ski Resort until 2018.
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.
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