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Snow shuts down school buses

Snow shuts down school buses

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.
Trial moved to expedite case

Trial moved to expedite case

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

With that nose so bright …

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.
Joint economic development position pitched

Joint economic development position pitched

Westlock County administration will begin examining the feasibility of creating a paid economic development officer/volunteer coordinator position jointly with the Town of Westlock. Coun. Don Savage brought forward a notice of motion at the Nov.
Vandals strike ranch for the deaf

Vandals strike ranch for the deaf

The director of a local retreat for the deaf says he is at a loss after somebody broke in and vandalized the ranch — the third break-in over the past couple years. Some time between Nov.
Trial date finally set for former Supt.

Trial date finally set for former Supt.

Former Pembina Hills’ Supt. Richard Harvey, who is accused of defrauding the school division during his four-year tenure, will stand trial in October 2014.
Pickardville residents to be compensated

Pickardville residents to be compensated

Westlock County council has approved compensation to residents of Pickardville affected by last summer’s sewer woes, but the issue will come back before council today, Nov. 26. Following the in-camera portion of the Nov.
Huge cache of weapons seized

Huge cache of weapons seized

Two Westlock men are facing 28 firearms-related charges each following the seizure of more than 13 firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition last weekend. Barrhead RCMP Sgt.
Noon-hour vigil draws small crowd

Noon-hour vigil draws small crowd

About 20 people braved the cold in Westlock last Thursday for a noon-hour vigil to honour victims of domestic violence.
Meeting the man in red!

Meeting the man in red!

The Festival of Christmas Wonder opened the festive season in Westlock over the weekend, complete with a heaping helping of snow. Trenton Dirks smiles when Santa tells him a little secret Friday night.
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