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Carnegie’s cross-Canada ride slowed by thieves

Carnegie’s cross-Canada ride slowed by thieves

A Westlock man’s charity cross-country bike trip fundraiser, is back on the road after his bike was stolen in Winnipeg on July 7. “I was about 100 kilometres from Kenora and my wife met me.
Alberta Transportation sways council in favour of speed limit decrease

Alberta Transportation sways council in favour of speed limit decrease

When the Town of Westlock held its public open house is regards to its proposed new traffic bylaw, councillors were split.
Tawatinaw on the sale block?

Tawatinaw on the sale block?

Westlock County is exploring its options with regards to the ongoing operation and management of Tawatinaw Valley Ski Hill with the potential sale of the facility on the table.
Doctors in short supply

Doctors in short supply

Despite several major initiatives, Westlock is still running short of family doctors. A recent survey by the Rural Physician Action Plan reveals that over the last five years only 10 doctors were hired in the federal riding of Westlock-St.
Province closes illegal range

Province closes illegal range

A quarter of public land in the southeast corner of Westlock County at the centre of allegations of anti-social and dangerous behavior was closed on Friday.
First Nations 101

First Nations 101

Westlock Elementary School took part in a day of First Nations education that included learning about many different elements of culture and finished with a display of traditional dancing.
Residents threaten succession

Residents threaten succession

Long Island Lake landowners are mad their property tax has increased and have threatened to leave Westlock County in favour of the Summer Village of Larkspur.
New town traffic bylaw tabled

New town traffic bylaw tabled

The decision to determine whether drivers will have to drive a little slower on Westlock streets was put off until next month.
Province needs to reduce spending, not increase taxes, says area MLA

Province needs to reduce spending, not increase taxes, says area MLA

Noting that more revenue doesn’t automatically translate to better service, the NDP government should examine how to reduce expenses rather than rely on tax increases, says Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Glenn van Dijken.
PNCS modernization to finish in early 2016

PNCS modernization to finish in early 2016

While the modernization of Pembina North Community School (PNCS) in Dapp is still targeted for early 2016, the construction of a new school at Neerlandia may be finished by this October, two months ahead of the estimated completion date.
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