Westlock News

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.

Town Square Park at the top of Main Street in Westlock is due for a makeover this summer. “The Westlock Blooms Foundation has been trying to make improvements to Town Square Park for several years,” said foundation president Shirley Toporowski.

Westlock chief administrative officer Darrell Garceau is leaving the town for a second time. Garceau submitted his resignation on May 31, said mayor Bruce Lennon and his last day will be June 21. Garceau was unable to be reached for comment.

The Westlock Independence Network is hoping an upcoming information night will provide some answers to families trying to cope with upcoming provincial cuts to the Persons with Developmental Disabilities program.

Although it’s a given the Westlock and District Agricultural Society’s horse track will have to move, the timeline remains very much in flux. “The town has given us a deadline,” said Ag Society secretary Cheyanne Erickson.