Westlock News

A moratorium on Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program will be lifted at the beginning of June, Westlock-St. Paul MP Brian Storseth says.

There are several high-profile staffing vacancies within Westlock County, but it doesn’t seem to be having a net negative impact on the organization.

Westlock County’s overall mill rate has not changed from 2013 to 2014, although residents can expect some changes to their tax bill based on assessment and other requisitions.

One British Columbia man is dead following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 44 at the Westlock County Industrial Park on May 17 at around 4:30 p.m. According to RCMP Cpl.

Pembina Hills school division trustees voted unanimously last Wednesday to close down Jarvie School and W.R.

The SING! choral group performed its seventh annual year-end concert May 9 at the Westlock United Church. Under the direction of Kerri-lee Kostiw, the 12-member choir performed songs from artists like the Dixie Chicks, Cyndi Lauper, Leona Lewis and Sting. Pictured on the violin during the event is Katya Kostiw.

Organizers of the Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games held in Westlock and Barrhead last summer have wrapped up the last of the loose ends.

Former Westlock County chief administrative officer Edward LeBlanc will be receiving a severance after his employment with the municipality ended last month. However, how much that severance remains unknown.

A Westlock-area teen was fined $750 for driving 72 km/h over the speed limit, but will not have his licence suspended.

Addison Cornwell dances up a storm during the intermediate jazz performance 'Life of the Party' at the 22nd annual Silhouette Dance Productions' year-end recital on May 3. More than 300 dancers aged three to 60 took to the stage during three sold-out shows.