Westlock News

Westlock County may be on the look out for a new fire chief after long-time chief John Biro resigned and accepted a new position within the municipality. CAO Peter Kelly confirmed Biro’s resignation, but could not confirm the position will be filled.

The last two years have not been easy for an area family as a sudden onset of transverse myelitis has left 11-year-old Andrea Nickerson without the use of her legs.

Westlock County will apply for funding for two key infrastructure projects under the Small Communities Fund Program (SCFP) program.

Westlock’s municipal leaders say they’re generally in support of the province’s budget announced March 26 that includes spending cuts and tax hikes.

Village of Clyde councillors have publicly responded to the timeline for the next stages of the municipalities’ viability review.

Parents who live less than 2.4 kilometres from their designated school who still use bus transportation will be paying between 50 to 80 per cent more starting this fall.

Local municipal leaders are generally in favour of the new planning requirements proposed as part of a host of amendments for the Municipal Government Act (MGA).

The Westlock Senior Warriors are one victory away from their first North Central Hockey League crown.

It's standing room only. All but one or two of the people at March 10 meeting are there to talk about Alberta PowerLine's planed 500 kilo-volt, $1.43 billion power line project that may end up winding its way through Westlock County.

Local Wildrose rank and file party members will be asked choose from two men who’ll represent their party in the Barrhead-Morinville-Westock riding at the next provincial election.