Westlock News

SMOKE: Air quality alerts issued for Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock

High to moderate health risks due to wildfire smoke in three regions

Aug 14, 2024 10:34 AM Read more >

Town of Westlock lowers flags to honour men killed in line of duty

Honouring the lives of Morgan Kitchen and Colin Hough

Aug 14, 2024 9:20 AM Read more >

Town addresses housing shortage with new developments

Groundbreaking held for new Southview subdivision project July 30

Aug 12, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

Clyde’s rebranding aims to boost community growth

The initiative is expected to be completed by late summer or the early fall.

Aug 12, 2024 6:05 AM Read more >

LaPrairie Works awarded provincial highway contract

The contract, which took effect on Aug. 1, is for 10 years and meant hiring more employees.

Aug 11, 2024 1:13 PM Read more >

Jasper wildfire: Displaced seniors being housed in neigbouring facilities

Alberta's Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services said seniors are being cared for by the Evergreens Foundation and Government of Alberta.

Aug 11, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

Clyde to hear appeal of proposed 8-plex development

The public hearing will be held before Clyde’s Subdivision and Development Appeal Board at the village on Aug. 15.

Aug 10, 2024 3:44 PM Read more >

Westlock County man pleads guilty to assault on senior

Court heard that a family dispute that is in civil litigation over property escalated when Ky Niemi went to the victim’s home to ask him to tie up his dog that was roaming free.

Aug 9, 2024 5:40 PM Read more >

Westlock court sets trial continuation date in assault case

The Crown still has one non-civilian witness to call, whereas the defence is expected to call four civilian witnesses.

Aug 9, 2024 9:05 AM Read more >

Five Questions: Former Athabasca Mayor Colleen Powell

The former mayor answered questions about the town, community, and how she ended up here as part of a summer-long series by Town and Country This Week intern Maya Zimmer

Aug 8, 2024 9:38 AM Read more >