Westlock News

The people of Slave Lake got the royal treatment last week, with a short visit from the most famous couple in the world. The couple, of course, was the one and only Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, newlyweds Will and Kate.

A new program is being implemented in the Westlock, Barrhead and Athabasca region to address relationship violence.

One of the organizer’s of last weekend’s Breast Friends Slow Pitch Tourney and Fundraiser said she was once again impressed with the level of support in the Westlock area.

Westlock RCMP have arrested a man for breaking and entering, but say at this point there’s no evidence the incident is related to a series of other recent thefts from local businesses. “At this point in time, it’s an isolated incident,” Const.

Hundreds of Westlock residents took in an impressive fireworks display to celebrate Canada's 144th birthday last Friday night. Communities in every corner of Westlock County held their own celebrations, as well. See Page 5 for more photos from the day.

The mood in the Westlock & District Community Hall last Wednesday night was substantially different than the one that hung in air just over a month ago.

The Westlock Spirit Centre Foundation took another big step towards meeting its fundraising goal June 24 when it received a $75,000 donation from the Servus Credit Union.

Canadians should expect to see postal service resume today, Tuesday June 28, after the House of Commons and the Senate passed legislation forcing an end to Canada Post's lockout of its nearly 50,000 employees.

Another overnight robbery in Westlock has downtown business owners worried about the safety of their stores and questioning what police are doing about it.

The planned $14 million expansion of the Pembina Lodge took a huge step towards completion June 15 with the official sod turning.