Westlock News

Westlock’s provincial and federal politicians are unanimous in their condemnation of the recent changes to the federal Temporary Foreign Worker Program. “I’m not impressed in any manner,” said Maureen Kubinec, MLA for Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock.

Westlock County’s new ski chalet is behind schedule, failing to meet the once-proposed opening date of June 2014, but is still expected to be operational for the coming ski season.

R.F. Staples graduate Kevin Borst dances with his mother Jan during the opening dance at the June 27 R.F. Staples graduation dinner and dance held at the Rotary Spirit Centre. In total 134 graduates walked across the stage and into their future lives, be it post-secondary education, the workforce or touring the world. See Page 5 of this week's print or e-edition for more.

Westlock County will renew its contract with the provincial government to provide an enhanced RCMP position at a cost of about $148,000 per year.

The vacant Westlock County CAO position will be advertised this week, roughly two months after the former CAO left his post.

Recently announced changes to the federal government’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program are not going over very well with some Westlock business owners.

The Village of Clyde celebrated its centennial on June 21 during its annual Summer Solstice festival. The day was capped off with a big fireworks display. See expanded coverage in this week's print edition of the Westlock News.

A quick-acting employee prevented a fire at Burchett Fuels from getting out of hand and causing more damage. Shortly after 10 a.m.

The weather in the morning was a tad sketchy, but when it was all said and done, the Village of Clyde’s centennial celebrations and Summer Solstice festivities were a hit. As the parade took to Main Street at 10 a.m.

About 16 people turned out to hear about the challenges and successes of the Hope Resource Centre (HRC) in Westlock at its annual general meeting last Wednesday at the Rotary Spirit Centre.