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Little Bike, big fun
Frank (The Ponkey) Barry shows off as he crosses the finish line in first place at the 2010 Big Dog men's race on Saturday. Costumed big boys and girls took on little bikes in two events at Barry's Ultra Motorsports Park near Busby, with Elisabeth Owen winning first in the ladies race. |
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NEWS
County examines bylaw enforcement options
Council considers enhanced policing contract with RCMP
With one bylaw officer gone and another set to resign in early September, Westlock County is investigating its options for replacements, including the possibility of creating an "enhanced policing position" through the RCMP. |
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NEWS
Community mourns fallen teacher
Memorial erected at Dapp School in honour of Laura Beckett who died in a B.C. boating accident
Students and staff at Dapp School will be in mourning when classes resume this week, following the death of teacher Laura Letts Beckett during a boating accident in B.C. on Aug. 18. |
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NEWS
Biggest and best fair yet, say organizers
Ninety-fifth annual Westlock and District Agricultural Fair draws big crowds despite less-than-perfect weather
Scattered showers and cloudy skies failed to put a damper on the 95th annual Westlock and District Agricultural Society Fair from Aug. 20-22. |
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EDITORIAL
So, now what?
Just what is going on with Westlock County's bylaw enforcement these days? |
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Kevin Berger/Westlock News
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Smashing success
There was a lot of smoke lifting off the field at the Westlock Fair demolition derby on Aug. 22. Hundreds came out to see the car-crunching action, packing the stands and forcing people to surround the arena. A total of 27 cars were entered in the derby, which was won by Cam Kochmarski. |
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SPORTS
Kochmarski claims derby title
Barry and Byron Boutin claim second and third at Aug. 22 event
Three local drivers battled through the metal mayhem of the demolition derby on the last day of the fair, Aug. 22, to capture the top three spots on the podium. |
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SPORTS
T-Birds ready to soar
High school football team kicks off 2010 campaign with Friday night home game versus Lac La Biche
Heading into their fifth season of football, the Westlock Thunderbirds have a new tower on their home field, a slew of new coaches and a new mindset. |
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