21JAN25. The town of #Westlock, #Alberta, #Canada 🇨🇦, has adopted a new city #flag, which overall updates the symbols present on the previous flag. This is part of an effort to change the town's imagery. Do you think this change was necessary?. More at:

#WESTLOCK – A houseless man went on a 6-week crime spree stealing from an old folk’s home, youth group, school & church handed a year in jail,.Joshua Bertrim 21. “It was not a one-time impulsive act, it was a crime spree.” Crown prosecutor Eric Mosley.

#breaking #canada #alberta . #westlock #alberta #ycja #broken #wtf . WESTLOCK – A youth arrested under a Canada-wide warrant in connection with the brutal attack on an 18-year-old woman near Long Island Lake last year has been granted bail. The accused, whose identity is

For months, 5K people #Westlock have lived with a moldy taste & smell to their tap water. Funky water woes in almost resolved: Mayor. An opened system isolation valve released treated, but stagnant, water. While unpleasant, town said water not dangerous.

#Westlock's former mayor & 'Coronation Girl' reflects on once-in-lifetime adventure. In 1953, age 17/18, Shirley Morie, was one of only 50 young women across #Canada chosen to participate in historic journey to #London for Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation.

Rising crime is straining firefighting resources in #Westlock County, northern #Alberta. In 2024, #RCMP recovered 52 stolen vehicles, including 6 that were burnt. Firefighters are seeing more stolen vehicles, RVs, and trailers being torched in the area.

#WESTLOCK “These are crimes of poverty,” defence told Court. Mark Wildman 46, has substance abuse&mental health issues; struggles to read, write&physical mobility. He doesn’t have an income & carried #AISH #Disability papers a year because he couldn’t complete documents himself.

RCMP continue search for suspect in severe assault on female teen 18; for victim’s vehicle, 2010 Green Mini-Cooper #Alberta license plate CPL-5715. #WESTLOCK Police searching for 4th suspect in attempted murder of the woman badly beaten & left for dead.

Alex Dunlop was driving his Harley Davidson by #Westlock when hit by an SUV travelling 142 km/hr in his lane. Sarah Gorman, pulled out to pass a semi-trailer. With her were her husband & their 3 children. She plead guilty to careless driving & fined $2,400.

#Westlock veterinarian Dr. Gina Arps suspended for unprofessional conduct, following investigations & tribunal by College of Physicians & Surgeons #Alberta and Alberta Health Services following allegations she failed to comply with practice restrictions.

#Westlock road rage: Tyler Mayer 29, tailgated, flashed headlights, crossed centre line; pulled in front of a vehicle, exited & approached complainants' car. Confrontation escalated to violence; Mayer punched the driver breaking his nose & chipped a tooth.

Road Report (10:15am): Mixed road conditions in northern Alberta. ➡️ Highways marked in red and yellow are partly or fully covered with snow and ice. ➡️ Expect reduced visibility near #Fairview #Falher and #Westlock. 511 Alberta: #ABRoad

@nenshi Union grifters, teachers, social workers…. is there anyone in that sad caucus that has started a business and not been solely dependant on taxpayers? #Alberta #Edmonton #Calgary #RedDeer #Lethbridge #Airdrie #Leduc #StAlbert #shpk #Westlock #Medhat #Cochrane #NDPMentalDisorder

Nothing says freedom like banning stuff. The town of #Westlock #Alberta voted 653 to 492 (56.7%) to ban #rainbows. This will ban rainbow crosswalks and pride flags on municipal property (like streets and parks). As a Canadian with LGBTQ friends and family this is.

No experience required? 😯 . #Westlock Educational Assistant Recruits

Hey #Westlock residents, you’re invited to our Coffee with a Cop event with your local #Alberta RCMP members on November 21! Join us to discuss policing priorities in your community.

#Westlock, #Alberta .Voice from the streets: Homeless man longs for a home. James, who goes by two last names—West and Chodyk 50, says life on the streets is far from easy & doesn’t see any way out of his situation. “I pray every day that I die.” Nov 16/24.

#westlock #longislandlake

Road Report (9:00am): Mixed road conditions in northern AB. ➡️ Bare wet conditions near #Valleyview #Whitecourt #Westlock & surrounding areas. ➡️ HWYS marked in yellow near #SwanHills & surrounding areas are partly covered in snow. 511 Alberta: #ABRoad