Town of Westville Taking Steps to Acquire Additional Water Supplies; Water Meters to Be Replaced

Jul 30, 2024 | Local News

The town of Westville’s long-term plan for sourcing additional water supplies is taking the next step. The town is getting funding for Phase Two of the project from the Provincial Capital Assistance Program, or PCAP. The town is committing up to $200,000 for Phase Two. Mayor Lennie White stresses that the town currently has enough water for everyone’s needs, and that this project is to secure additional water to cover the needs of future developments.

Also on the subject of water in Westville, residents will have their aging water meters replaced over the next few months. CAO Scott Weeres says that the company contracted to do the replacements will begin in September, and is expected to finish in the spring of 2025. The company will hold an open house to answer questions from residents on August 28th at 6 pm in Council Chambers.

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Canadian Radio Awards: 989 XFM Small Market Station of The Year

Broadcast Dialogue has announced the winners of the inaugural Canadian Radio Awards, which we’ve dubbed “The Howards” after our publisher emeritus Howard Christensen.

When Howard, a radio veteran and one of the original Broadcast News anchors, founded Broadcast Dialogue in 1992, he saw a need for both timely delivery of Canadian broadcast industry news, but also recognized the importance of creating a sense of community.

989 XFM is very proud to be the winner of the 2020 Station of Year – Small Market award.