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The Town of Westlock prioritizes the privacy, security, and welfare of our community members and staff. On January 31, 2024, we detected a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to a portion of our IT infrastructure.

Westlock, AB – Following a marketing and branding project led by the Westlock Regional Economic and Development Action Committee (WREDAC), we are officially launching as the Westlock Economic Region.

Westlock, AB – On Thursday, February 22, 2024, Town of Westlock residents voted in favour of a proposed Crosswalk and Flagpole Bylaw, which now forbids the Town from flying non-governmental flags on municipal flagpoles or painting local crosswalks in a manner other than in a white laddered pattern.

Westlock, AB – The Town of Westlock is happy to announce its successful application to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF).

Westlock, AB –The Town of Westlock adopted the budget for 2024, effective January 1, 2024. The budget is divided between operating and capital expenses.

Westlock, AB – On Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, Westlock Town Council set a date for a municipal plebiscite to decide how best to move forward with the proposed Crosswalk and Flagpole Bylaw, put before Council as a result of a petition.

Westlock, AB –The Town of Westlock has successfully installed three new EV chargers accessible to the public around the clock. This milestone was achieved through funding from the Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP), as administered by the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC).

Westlock, AB – On Nov. 10, 2023, Town of Westlock Mayor Ralph Leriger and Coun. Jon Kramer submitted their notice of resignation to Council, effective immediately.

Westlock, AB – A petition initiated and signed by community members, driving for a ‘crosswalk and flagpole bylaw’ to be created for the Town of Westlock, has been verified, in compliance with provincial legislation.

Westlock, AB – The Town of Westlock is excited to announce the upcoming launch of the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) on October 31, 2023. This program offers low-interest financing to residential property owners to make energy-efficiency and renewable energy upgrades to their homes.