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Residents go online to voice displeasure

Residents go online to voice displeasure

Westlock County council may have asked for a review by Alberta Municipal Affairs, but it appears a group of residents were ready to call for one regardless. A website, www.savewestlockcounty.
Auditor says county stands to lose on industrial park lot deal

Auditor says county stands to lose on industrial park lot deal

According to its auditor, Westlock County won’t ever recoup the nearly $465,000 it spent to prepare an eight-acre industrial park lot for Horizon North.
Council calls for Municipal Affairs review

Council calls for Municipal Affairs review

Westlock County could be the subject of a municipal review if council’s plea to Alberta Municipal Affairs is answered. At their June 28 meeting, councillors voted 6-1 to approach the provincial department and request an organizational review.
Primeau calls on reeve to repay $20K

Primeau calls on reeve to repay $20K

Westlock County reeve Bud Massey will not be forced to reimburse the municipality for a $19,530 payout to former CAO Peter Kelly. At council’s June 28 meeting, Coun.
County expected to appoint interim CAO

County expected to appoint interim CAO

Westlock County council is expected to appoint a fill-in administrator at its June 28 meeting to manage the municipality until a permanent replacement is found.
W.R. Frose will meet the wrecking ball

W.R. Frose will meet the wrecking ball

Pembina Hills trustees passed a motion during their June 22 meeting in Barrhead to proceed with the demolition of the former W.R. Frose School in Fawcett at a projected total cost of $189,231. Supt.
Centennial celebrations kick off Friday

Centennial celebrations kick off Friday

The Town of Westlock’s 100th anniversary homecoming celebration is finally here and for many that means July 1-3 will be filled with food music and friends.
Council votes 4-3 to keep reeve

Council votes 4-3 to keep reeve

Bud Massey will remain as Westlock County reeve. Following an in-camera session at council’s June 14 meeting, a vote to have Massey removed as reeve was defeated 4-3.
Ill-fated industrial park land deal may cost county $200K

Ill-fated industrial park land deal may cost county $200K

Westlock County ratepayers may be on the hook for more than $200,000 after an investigation into a lease agreement has uncovered a significant deficit.
Coleman out as CAO

Coleman out as CAO

Westlock County is on the hunt for a new administrator for the second time this year, and the third time since 2014, after CAO Duane Coleman announced his resignation last week.
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