Westlock News

The Westlock Independence Network has signed a contract to extend funding contracts for people with developmental disabilities until Sept. 30, according to executive director Greg Morris.

Communities throughout the Westlock area had their patriotism on display July 1. Pickardville's morning parade featured a variety of floats, including a bevy of classic cars and tractors. And what would a parade be without someone getting wet? Raegan Moon was manning the hose aboard the fire truck, while Angelina Wildey and Xavier Tailleur dispensed the candy. The hamlet also hosted a car show, horseshoe tournament, lawn mower races and wrapped up with a fireworks display.

Peter Beckett is scheduled to appear in Salmon Arm Provincial Court in British Columbia on June 25.

The race is on — Westlock County has its first candidate for the Oct. 21 municipal election. Ian McConaghy is has thrown his hat in the ring to represent county residents in Division 2, the domain of the late county Coun. Conrad Sehn.

Pickardville’s Louise Page is a big winner in the Full House Lottery. Page’s ticket was drawn on June 20 for the second grand prize — a brand new 4,006-sq. ft. bungalow in Edmonton, a 2013 BMW 128i and $25,000 in cash.

The Westlock Independence Network held an information night for families to learn about the provincial funding cuts for people with developmental disabilities.

The Westlock and District Seniors and Disabled bus service has been granted a seven-month reprieve. Westlock town and county councils have both agreed to continue funding the service until Jan.

The Village of Clyde is in the market for a new chief administrative officer after Annette Schwab resigned late last week.

Don Gibson — along with a crew of volunteers from the Busby and District Fish and Game Society — won first prize for having the best float during the Busby Farmers Day parade last Saturday morning. Over 200 people came out to the hamlet for the event, which was hosted by the Busby Community League.

With a mere three weeks remaining before funding contracts for people with developmental disabilities expires and no new contracts in sight, Alberta Human Services Minister Dave Hancock has indicated PDD service providers can extend their contracts.