George Blais

George Blais is the publisher of the Westlock News. He started as a sports reporter in Westlock in 1994 and made stops in Barrhead, Athabasca and Lac La Biche before returning to Westlock in 2003.

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Phone: 780-350-0821
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Recent Work by George

Bevy of activities slated for Seniors’ Week in Westlock

Week, which runs June 5-11, is to “honour and recognize seniors for their many contributions to Alberta”

Jun 3, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Red Lions tamed by Orioles

Club falls to 5-2 but remains atop the NCABL following 8-5 road defeat May 31

Jun 2, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Early-morning fire at locked business compound deemed suspicious

Multiple vehicles either destroyed or damaged following June 1 blaze in Westlock

Jun 1, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Westlock RCMP warn of rash of catalytic converter thefts

Suspect vehicle is a black Ford Fusion with a spare tire on the rear passenger side

May 31, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

New Town of Westlock public works shop on track for fall opening

Work on the underground portion of 108th Street slated to start in June; site plan being worked on for former site of Jubilee Arena

May 30, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Red Lions stand at 5-1 in the NCABL

Club hosts second-annual clinic for young players May 27

May 29, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Traffic offences up 1,629 per cent in Westlock

RCMP have dealt with 639 provincial traffic files for the first three months of 2023

May 29, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Town of Westlock rolls out red carpet for launch of sponsorship program

Program spells out of the costs for everything from rink-board advertising to facility naming rights

May 26, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Capri Mall gets two-week reprieve

Mall ownership and Town of Westlock councillors to meet June 12

May 26, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Westlock to host inaugural walk for Alzheimer’s

Event slated to run May 28

May 25, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >