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NorQuest is not leaving Westlock

NorQuest is not leaving Westlock

Rumours of NorQuest College’s departure from Westlock are not true. “NorQuest College remains very committed to Westlock. We are the community college for Westlock. We are not going anywhere and we are not shutting down.
First mayoral candidate emerges

First mayoral candidate emerges

There will be at least one new name to choose from when voters select Westlock’s next mayor this October. Ralph Leriger, 55, threw his hat into the ring on Aug. 9.
Lennon won’t run again

Lennon won’t run again

Westlock will have a new mayor after this fall’s election after Bruce Lennon announced he’s not running for a fourth term as the town’s chief magistrate.
Under Control

Under Control

Westlock County Fire Services spent several hours running a controlled burn on July 31 at a property just south of Township Road 592 along Highway 44. The burn was run by Westlock Rural, with Busby providing water support, and was a chance to deal with a fire with few surprises.
Changes at Smithfield Lodge mean residents forced to move

Changes at Smithfield Lodge mean residents forced to move

Seniors at Smithfield Lodge could lose their homes in the wake of a recent agreement signed between the Westlock Foundation and Alberta Health Services.
Clyde dissolution process continues

Clyde dissolution process continues

The Village of Clyde’s dissolution study continues uninterrupted by the pending municipal election this fall, even though no new viability review team meetings are scheduled until after the final ballot is counted.
Town race is on

Town race is on

There will be at least one new name on the Westlock town council ballot this fall after William Norton declared he is running to claim a seat around the council table.
No plea yet from Harvey

No plea yet from Harvey

Former Pembina Hills school division Supt. Richard Harvey did not appear in Barrhead Provincial Court last week. Harvey was scheduled to appear on July 23 to enter a plea on the fraud charges he is facing, but was not in attendance.
55 Plus Games a "tremendous success "

55 Plus Games a "tremendous success "

There is no doubt in Gerry St. Pierre’s mind how well last week’s 2013 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games went. “In my humble opinion, this was a tremendous success,” said the chair of the Games committee.
Local targeted in grandparent scam

Local targeted in grandparent scam

A Westlock resident says she was targeted by the “grandparent” scam recently, wherein a con artist phones up a senior citizen pretending to be one of their grandchildren and in need of money.
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