7+ hour, 37+ min ago   (292+ words) The Town of Westlock has launched a $40,000 study to explore potential enhancements and new uses for the Westlock Aquatic Centre. The Aquatic Centre Enhancement Project will evaluate the facility’s current layout and mechanical infrastructure to determine how the space can…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (288+ words) Westlock Employment Services partnered with local business Cup or Cone to serve free treats outside its office on Tuesday, July 21, as part of a monthly outreach initiative. The event was intended to introduce job seekers and employers to the agency's…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (327+ words) A St. Albert scientist hopes to help treat grief from addictions in rural Alberta with the power of art. St. Albert resident and University of Alberta human ecology professor Holly Mathias put out a call for volunteers in the week…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (306+ words) Town of Westlock staff seeking training, education or professional development opportunities must now file a formal request form after council officially adopted a new policy during its July 13 meeting, rescinding the previous 2008 version. The update aims to support staff growth…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (325+ words) It's a high-level meeting with high-stakes for Barrhead. Barrhead town council has requested a meeting with Alberta’s Minister of Municipal Affairs Dan Williams on several strategic priorities affecting the town’s long-term sustainability. The two strategic priorities discussed at the town…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1290+ words) Don’t regulate the Wild West out of whiskies already proven to be surprising, varied and flavourful, an aficionado and communications professional cautions Alberta. And that persistent provincial buzz about separation? Close the book on that sooner rather than later, recommends…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (162+ words) The Barrhead Orioles defeated the St. Albert Cardinals 7-5 on Wednesday night, July 8. The Orioles had big innings in the thrid and sixth, scoring three of their runs in the third, and four runs in the sixth. Losing 7-2 in the seventh…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (288+ words) On July 25 and 26, Cochrane will host more than 1,000 athletes from 26 countries for the Ironman 70.3 Calgary. The high test of physical endurance will see athletes traversing Cochrane’s roadways, closing several streets for multiple hours. The Ironman will close sections of Glenbow…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (207+ words) A pressure test on a new condenser at the Westlock Rotary Spirit Centre will force a partial closure of the facility for half a day on Wednesday, July 15. Town officials said the test is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m., with affected areas…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (82+ words) Highway 44 is closed in both directions north of Westlock while crews respond to a motor vehicle collision. According to 511 Alberta, all lanes are blocked between Township Road 612 and Highway 661. Emergency crews are currently on the scene. An on-site detour has…...