Westlock County

06/23/2026

Westlock County flags have been lowered to half mast from sunrise to sunset today, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in honor of the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism.

06/22/2026

We are all set up at the Fawcett Hall! Feel free to join us at our first open house!

06/22/2026

Please be aware of the following temporary road closure.
Division 6
Temporary Road Closure located at RGE RD 270 between TWP RD 622 - 624

06/22/2026

Temporary Road Closure

Please be aware of the following temporary road closure.
Division 5
Temporary Road Closure located at RGE RD 245 between TWP RD 600 – 602

06/22/2026

NOTICE: JUNE 22, 2026 at 12:30PM

Our sewer system is flowing at full capacity right now, please be mindful of water usage to avoid overflowing and possible flooding.

Please continue to limit water use to essential needs only and avoid non-essential activities such as laundry and running dishwashers.

Our team is aware of the issue at hand and are working to resolve it, weather is permitting.

06/19/2026

🎉Our first Open House is this upcoming Monday! See you in Fawcett!🎉

Join us as we host our annual Westlock County Open Houses.

Our Open Houses are on the following dates next week;
- Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Fawcett Community Hall from 5PM - 7PM
- Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the Tawatinaw Valley Ski Chalet 5PM - 7PM
- Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the Pickardville Community Hall 5PM - 7PM

Westlock County Council will be in attendance along with County staff to engage in conversation.

There will be a FREE BBQ and a kids activity center.

Stay up to date with information about the open houses by following us on social media or visit our website https://westlockcounty.com/open-house

06/19/2026

Now Hiring -

Road Operations Lead Hand
Department: Infrastructure Services
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date: July 3, 2026 at 4:00pm

To view the job postings, visit https://westlockcounty.com/careers

06/19/2026

For anyone who needs, there is the National Farmer Crisis Line available 24/7 for farmers, farm families, and agricultural workers across Canada.

Through any season, having someone to talk to can make a meaningful difference. The National Farmer Crisis Line is available 24/7 for farmers, farm families, and agricultural workers across Canada.

The Do More Agriculture Foundation gathers mental health resources, including peer support, ag-informed counselling, and crisis lines from across Canada in one place.

Find support here: https://hubs.ly/Q04jpvKD0

National Farmer Crisis Line:
1-866-327-6701 (1-866-FARMS01)


Canadian Centre For Agricultural Wellbeing

06/18/2026

Alberta Transportation Hwy 44 Construction Project

Alberta Transportation is completing Highway 44 Rehabilitation Construction starting June 18, 2026, to June 24, 2026, weather permitting. This will effect the Westlock County Industrial Park Access, Township Road 594, and the South Bound Passing lane.

06/18/2026

🎓Attending post secondary school in the fall? 🍂

Apply for a scholarship from Westlock County. Send us a letter of who you are, where you are from, how long you've been there, where you are going to school and how that relates to rural communities, along with your admission letter and previous academic performance.

More details online at www.westlockcounty.com or call 780-349-3346.
Deadline is Monday, August 31st, 2026.