Westlock News

The Town of Westlock's official population has increased by over 300 residents, according to the results of this spring's municipal census. Between mid-April and the end of June, St. Mary School Fundraising Society members knocked on doors throughout town and counted 5,147 residents in 2,588 dwellings. The group was paid $7,099.

The 101st annual Westlock and District Agricultural Fair is all set to roll Aug. 21-23. The massive festival drew almost 19,000 people last year, and is well on its way to match or even clear that this month.

Westlock's town council is one member short following the unexpected resignation of Sheila Foley. At their Aug. 10 meeting councillors accept Foley's resignation as the five-year-council veteran said she's moving out of town.

After experiencing drought conditions for the majority of the summer and having called a state of agricultural emergency, Westlock County is now trying to facilitate the exchange of hay from producers to cattle farmers.

RCMP continue to investigate what exactly led to the death of a 60-year-old skydiver during the Canadian National Skydiving Championships over the August long weekend. Around 6 p.m. on Aug.

The New Democratic Party has selected former Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Cameron Alexis of the Alexis Nakota-Sioux First Nation to represent them in the Peace River-Westlock riding this election.

A 60-year-old Edmonton man died at the Westlock Airport on Saturday competing in the Canadian Skydiving Championships. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. during the final day of competition at Westlock Municipal Airport.

Westlock’s Bryan Carnegie is closing in on the finish line of his cross-Canada journey in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The 57-year-old left Vancouver June 17 and is on pace to arrive at his final destination of St. John’s, N.L.

It appears the traffic lights destined for Highway 18 and 108 Avenue will be delayed, says an Alberta Transportation spokesperson.

After experiencing extremely dry conditions since the spring, Westlock County has joined a number of other Alberta municipalities in declaring a state of agricultural disaster.