Westlock News

Bus service in Westlock will continue at least for another 12 months thanks to the town’s commitment to fund the service. Mayor Ralph Leriger made the announcement at the Dec.

On Dec. 14, Silhouette Dance Productions held its annual dance showcase at the Cultural Arts Theatre. Akira Mortenson (left) and Leah Olsen go skulking around during the Predance group's performance of I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus.

Westlock town councillors are unhappy with a vaguely worded letter from Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Maureen Kubinec about the future of laboratory services at the Westlock hospital. Council passed a motion at the Dec.

Westlock—St. Paul MP Brian Storseth will not represent the Westlock area following the next federal election.

Westlock town council stopped short of calling for legal action against Alberta Health Services, opting instead to make one final attempt to lobby Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Maureen Kubinec on the issue.

Chandelle Rimmer accompanies the River City Big Band during their performance as part of the Cultural Arts Theatre Series on Dec. 6. Rimmer was born and raised in Westlock, and now heads up the voice department at Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton.

A second Westlock-area teen has been sentenced to two years of probation for his role in setting a fire that destroyed a house on Main Street and killing several pets inside.

The heavy snow that fell on the region early last week not only slowed down traffic on area roads, but also kept Pembina Hills school buses parked on Monday and Tuesday. “It was a tough call,” said Wendy Scinski, the division’s assistant Supt.

Former Pembina Hills Supt. Richard Harvey’s next scheduled court date is Oct. 14, 2014, at which time he will stand trial.

Jenna St. Louis, 5, dressed as her favourite reindeer for her visit with Santa Claus in Clyde on Sunday night. The man in red visited the village as part of its annual Santa Claus Parade, which also featured a fireworks show.