Westlock News

It’s been roughly seven months since former Pembina Hills school division Supt. Richard Harvey left and residents of the area are not much closer to learning why.

The Pembina Lodge expansion is set to begin construction this summer and be completed by the end of the year, Westlock Foundation board chair David Truckey says.

Candidates for the three major political parties are getting into campaign mode for a May 2 federal election — the fourth in seven years.

The old saying claims that March will come in like a lion and out like a lamb, but this year it seems the lion has eaten the lamb, along with all its friends, family and acquaintances.

The Westlock and District Community Hall was abuzz March 26 with Celtic music for a fundraiser for the Westlock Victim Services Unit.

Westlock County has taken steps to ensure it does a better job of preserving naturally sensitive areas, reeve Charles Navratil said.

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A Westlock County family lost its home after a March 19 fire tore through the building and collapsed part of the roof. County fire chief John Biro said his department got a call from the property owner around 1 p.m.

The Westlock Spirit synchronized figure skating team performs their routine at the opening ceremony of the 2011 Atom 'B' Provincial Championships on March 18.

Denise Sturkenboom performs her solo routine at the Westlock Figure Skating Club's year-end Country Hoedown showcase March 11 at Jubilee Arena. The showcase gave parents, friends and family a chance to see what the kids have learned this year, as well as an opportunity to watch a special guest performance by the Edmonton-based Northern Lights synchro skating team.