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HAPPY 100TH WESTLOCK!

HAPPY 100TH WESTLOCK!

Mayors past and present, town councillors, members of the 100th anniversary committee and residents of Westlock were on hand at the Legion March 11 to ring in the town’s official 100th birthday.
Man fined $1,000 for role in deadly collision

Man fined $1,000 for role in deadly collision

A man faces a $1,000 fine for his involvement in a 2015 head-on crash that claimed the lives of two local seniors.
Foundation merger proposed

Foundation merger proposed

A proposed merger between the Westlock Foundation and Sturgeon Foundation could create a new, larger supportive housing organization with the ability to fund over 350 new units in both areas, according to the organizations’ executive director.
Community mourns teen killed in crash

Community mourns teen killed in crash

A Westlock County teen is dead following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 44 near Busby. On Monday, Feb. 29, at approximately 9 a.m.
MP against doctor-assisted suicide

MP against doctor-assisted suicide

Peace River-Westlock MP Arnold Viersen says a report released by a joint inter-party committee on physician-assisted dying (PAD) may lead to unnecessary loss of life.
Clyde viability meeting set

Clyde viability meeting set

After more than two years, Village of Clyde councillors and residents will soon know Alberta Municipal Affairs’ final recommendations in the final step of the municipality’s viability review.
Commission to take flight?

Commission to take flight?

Town and county councillors will meet to discuss the possibly of creating a regional commission that will oversee the Westlock Municipal Airport.
Municipalities talk resource sharing

Municipalities talk resource sharing

Westlock County played host to seven surrounding counties last week in a meeting to discuss interregional collaboration and shared financial opportunities. Representatives from Athabasca, Barrhead, Lac Ste.
County ratepayers face tax hike

County ratepayers face tax hike

Westlock County residents are facing a projected three per cent mill rate increase after council passed the municipality’s 2016 operating and capital budgets last week. At their Feb. 9 meeting councillors passed the $25.
Driver airlifted to hospital following Highway 2 crash

Driver airlifted to hospital following Highway 2 crash

A Westlock County man was airlifted to hospital following a crash between an SUV and tractor-trailer on Highway 2 near Vimy on Wednesday, Feb. 17. Police say shortly after 2:30 p.m.
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