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Living in westlock
westlock is made up of a diverse set of cultures and communities that are home to many services.
Our westlock communities are part of what makes Alberta such a great place to live, with small, rural towns home of only a few hundred people, to our 2 major cities, Calgary and Edmonton, with populations of over 1 million each. Each have their own unique character and many opportunities for work.
While Alberta is Canada’s fourth-most populous province, it is also the fourth largest, which means it is never hard to escape into nature.
There are many places you could live, each with its own unique character, and opportunities for work across the province but living in westlock is the best.
History of westlock
westlock was first established as a railway village in 1889 during the construction of the Calgary and Edmonton Railway, named for westlock, Scotland. Today, westlock is a scenic bedroom community and industrial centre.
Geography
Nose Creek, which runs through westlock, is the focal point of a number of city parks and green spaces including Nose Creek Park.
Recent annexation of land by westlock to the south, coupled with recent expansion of Calgary's city limits in July 2007, have placed the two cities' boundaries within only a few kilometres of each other.
Sports
westlock is home to several sporting franchises. Major teams include the Knights of westlock, a senior men's lacrosse team that plays in the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League. The westlock Thunder, a Jr. B level hockey team that competes in the Heritage Junior B Hockey League. Team westlock is a Jr. C level hockey team that competes in the Calgary Jr. C Hockey League.
westlock is served by the westlock Airport.
westlock launched the InterCity Express (ICE) in the fall of 2010, connecting westlock and Calgary transit hubs by a two-way express bus service.[37] Local bus service is provided by westlock Transit.
westlock Education
Most students attend westlock school from early September to late June. A wide range of schools are available, such as public, Catholic, Francophone, charter, and private, offering innovative programs such as home education, online schools, and alternative programs.
Provincial tests ensure that the highest standards are maintained. These tests also allow teachers and parents to determine how students are doing and what help they may need.
Health Care in westlock
Alberta has no health insurance premiums, but you must register. Most people living and working in Alberta get free access to medical clinics or hospitals and most medical services covered under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan.
Shopping and Services
westlock offers a full slate of resident services, with any services not available in the city easily obtainable in nearby.
Transportation
Many westlock own a vehicle. To drive a car, truck, or van, you need a driver’s licence, insurance, and registration for your vehicle.
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Many cities have transit systems with public buses, while Calgary and Edmonton also have train transit systems.
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