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Medical vacancies causing issues provincewide
Medical vacancies causing issues provincewide
“Farewell ADLC” event over Zoom to be held June 23
“Farewell ADLC” event over Zoom to be held June 23
Boyle School grad 2021: Here’s to us!
Boyle School grad 2021: Here’s to us!
MLA, superintendent spar at Chamber luncheon over fate of ADLC
MLA, superintendent spar at Chamber luncheon over fate of ADLC

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CRA audits of ultra-wealthy Canadians yield zero prosecutions, convictions
CRA audits of ultra-wealthy Canadians yield zero prosecutions, convictions
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Record swim qualifies Okotokian for Olympics
Record swim qualifies Okotokian for Olympics
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A for Quebec, F for Alberta: Study rates Canadian governments on conservation
A for Quebec, F for Alberta: Study rates Canadian governments on conservation
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Banff has no COVID-19 cases for first time in nine months
Banff has no COVID-19 cases for first time in nine months
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Net-zero climate bill, conversion therapy ban, lab documents on Parliament's agenda
Net-zero climate bill, conversion therapy ban, lab documents on Parliament's agenda
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Parks Canada collars two wolves from Bow Valley wolf pack
Parks Canada collars two wolves from Bow Valley wolf pack
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Initiatives aim to help tourism businesses, visitors respect the land
Initiatives aim to help tourism businesses, visitors respect the land
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Inter Pipeline rejects revised hostile takeover offer by Brookfield Infrastructure
Inter Pipeline rejects revised hostile takeover offer by Brookfield Infrastructure
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Suspect dies following confrontation with local police
Suspect dies following confrontation with local police
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Border quarantine to soon lift for fully vaccinated Canadians
Border quarantine to soon lift for fully vaccinated Canadians
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Health Canada proposes ban on most vaping flavours it says appeal to youth
Health Canada proposes ban on most vaping flavours it says appeal to youth
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Freeze promotions until military commanders are screened for misconduct: Committee
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Medical vacancies causing issues provincewide
Medical vacancies causing issues provincewide
Boyle School grad 2021: Here’s to us!
Boyle School grad 2021: Here’s to us!
Save Chain Lakes group still working to protect local parks
Save Chain Lakes group still working to protect local parks
Prestigious award for local influencer
Prestigious award for local influencer

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Barrhead News

“Farewell ADLC” event over Zoom to be held June 23
“Farewell ADLC” event over Zoom to be held June 23
MLA, superintendent spar at Chamber luncheon over fate of ADLC
MLA, superintendent spar at Chamber luncheon over fate of ADLC
County of Barrhead approves campground
County of Barrhead approves campground
County of Barrhead councillors decide to focus on municipal issues
County of Barrhead councillors decide to focus on municipal issues

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Westlock County sees Tawatinaw analysis ahead of contract negotiations
Westlock County sees Tawatinaw analysis ahead of contract negotiations
Another Town of Westlock incumbent steps forward
Another Town of Westlock incumbent steps forward
First candidate submits paperwork for Westlock County council seat
First candidate submits paperwork for Westlock County council seat
Early-morning blaze destroys four-plex in Westlock
Early-morning blaze destroys four-plex in Westlock

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Banff's Kasey Nolan releases sophomore album
Banff's Kasey Nolan releases sophomore album
"It was nail-biting but we did it": Canadian shows didn't let COVID derail production
"It was nail-biting but we did it": Canadian shows didn't let COVID derail production
Cold Lake being turned into Soviet-era Russia for upcoming film
Cold Lake being turned into Soviet-era Russia for upcoming film
Shawna Randolph and Sean Burke launch online talk show
Shawna Randolph and Sean Burke launch online talk show

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Entertainment News

Banff's Kasey Nolan releases sophomore album
Banff's Kasey Nolan releases sophomore album
"It was nail-biting but we did it": Canadian shows didn't let COVID derail production
Cold Lake being turned into Soviet-era Russia for upcoming film
Shawna Randolph and Sean Burke launch online talk show
'Heartland' star on leaving the show: 'It was time to move in a new direction'

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Red Lions open NCABL season with win and tie
Red Lions open NCABL season with win and tie
Ball on hold; soccer cancelled this year
Ball on hold; soccer cancelled this year
Thunderbirds grounded until August
Thunderbirds grounded until August
Staying fit from the comfort of your own home
Staying fit from the comfort of your own home

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Local Sports

Red Lions open NCABL season with win and tie
Red Lions open NCABL season with win and tie
Senior squad back in action June 28 versus the Edmonton Primeaus ...
Ball on hold; soccer cancelled this year
Ball on hold; soccer cancelled this year
Increased COVID numbers impact minor sports ...
Thunderbirds grounded until August
Thunderbirds grounded until August
Upped provincial COVID-19 restrictions will keep football team on the sidelines ...
Staying fit from the comfort of your own home
Staying fit from the comfort of your own home
Here are the basics for starting your very own home gym. ...
Golf course prez looking forward to big 2021
Golf course prez looking forward to big 2021
Clubhouse renos at the Westlock Golf Course should be done by the beginning of ...

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Gurriel hits RBI double in 9th, Blue Jays beat Marlins
Gurriel hits RBI double in 9th, Blue Jays beat Marlins
Sterling savior again: England beats Czechs at Euro 2020
Sterling savior again: England beats Czechs at Euro 2020
Kobe Bryant's widow to settle lawsuit over deadly crash
Kobe Bryant's widow to settle lawsuit over deadly crash
Pistons win lottery, receive No. 1 pick in 2021 NBA draft: Raptors to pick No. 4
Pistons win lottery, receive No. 1 pick in 2021 NBA draft: Raptors to pick No. 4

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National Sports

Gurriel hits RBI double in 9th, Blue Jays beat Marlins
Gurriel hits RBI double in 9th, Blue Jays beat Marlins
Sterling savior again: England beats Czechs at Euro 2020
Kobe Bryant's widow to settle lawsuit over deadly crash
Pistons win lottery, receive No. 1 pick in 2021 NBA draft: Raptors to pick No. 4
Single-game sports betting about to become legal after Senate passes bill

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COLUMN: Regions can “hunt in a pack”; municipalities not as much
COLUMN: Regions can “hunt in a pack”; municipalities not as much
COLUMN: Hepatitis C is silent like the fog
COLUMN: Hepatitis C is silent like the fog
CASS support for reduced funding likely signals the end of ADLC
CASS support for reduced funding likely signals the end of ADLC
COLUMN: The new regional reality
COLUMN: The new regional reality

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Opinion

COLUMN: Regions can “hunt in a pack”; municipalities not as much
COLUMN: Regions can “hunt in a pack”; municipalities not as much
COLUMN: Hepatitis C is silent like the fog
CASS support for reduced funding likely signals the end of ADLC
COLUMN: The new regional reality
Opinion: Good journalism in Canada has become mission-critical. Here's how to help it survive

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CRA audits of ultra-wealthy Canadians yield zero prosecutions, convictions
CRA audits of ultra-wealthy Canadians yield zero prosecutions, convictions
Record swim qualifies Okotokian for Olympics
Record swim qualifies Okotokian for Olympics
A for Quebec, F for Alberta: Study rates Canadian governments on conservation
A for Quebec, F for Alberta: Study rates Canadian governments on conservation
Banff has no COVID-19 cases for first time in nine months
Banff has no COVID-19 cases for first time in nine months

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Beyond Local

CRA audits of ultra-wealthy Canadians yield zero prosecutions, convictions
CRA audits of ultra-wealthy Canadians yield zero prosecutions, convictions
Record swim qualifies Okotokian for Olympics
A for Quebec, F for Alberta: Study rates Canadian governments on conservation
Banff has no COVID-19 cases for first time in nine months
Net-zero climate bill, conversion therapy ban, lab documents on Parliament's agenda

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Alberta continues COVID mask rules for public transport after most restrictions lift
Alberta continues COVID mask rules for public transport after most restrictions lift
Wildfire forces evacuation of an area in Yellowhead County west of Edmonton
Wildfire forces evacuation of an area in Yellowhead County west of Edmonton
'Life consuming': Alberta Crown stays charges against parents in toddler's death
'Life consuming': Alberta Crown stays charges against parents in toddler's death
Edmonton school to be named after legendary locker room attendant Joey Moss
Edmonton school to be named after legendary locker room attendant Joey Moss

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Alberta News

Alberta continues COVID mask rules for public transport after most restrictions lift
Alberta continues COVID mask rules for public transport after most restrictions lift
Wildfire forces evacuation of an area in Yellowhead County west of Edmonton
'Life consuming': Alberta Crown stays charges against parents in toddler's death
Edmonton school to be named after legendary locker room attendant Joey Moss
Trans Mountain tree cutting can resume as stop-work order on pipeline route lifts

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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, June 22, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, June 22, 2021
UNESCO says industry, poor governance 'likely' endanger Canadian World Heritage site
UNESCO says industry, poor governance 'likely' endanger Canadian World Heritage site
CRA audits of ultra-wealthy Canadians yield zero prosecutions, convictions
CRA audits of ultra-wealthy Canadians yield zero prosecutions, convictions
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, June 22, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, June 22, 2021

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Canada

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, June 22, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, June 22, 2021
UNESCO says industry, poor governance 'likely' endanger Canadian World Heritage site
CRA audits of ultra-wealthy Canadians yield zero prosecutions, convictions
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, June 22, 2021
'Life consuming': Alberta Crown stays charges against parents in toddler's death

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National Lifestyle

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Curtis Sliwa wins Republican mayoral primary in NYC
Curtis Sliwa wins Republican mayoral primary in NYC
Jill Biden touts vaccine in poorly inoculated Mississippi
Jill Biden touts vaccine in poorly inoculated Mississippi
New Zealand on edge after virus-infected Australian visits
New Zealand on edge after virus-infected Australian visits
Newly sanctified Tunisian cemetery for migrants filling fast
Newly sanctified Tunisian cemetery for migrants filling fast

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National Lifestyle

Curtis Sliwa wins Republican mayoral primary in NYC
Curtis Sliwa wins Republican mayoral primary in NYC
Jill Biden touts vaccine in poorly inoculated Mississippi
New Zealand on edge after virus-infected Australian visits
Newly sanctified Tunisian cemetery for migrants filling fast
The Latest: Guam launching COVID-19 vaccine tourism program

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National Business

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Alberta continues COVID mask rules for public transport after most restrictions lift
Alberta continues COVID mask rules for public transport after most restrictions lift
Kobe Bryant's widow to settle lawsuit over deadly crash
Kobe Bryant's widow to settle lawsuit over deadly crash
Olympic trials pique viewer interest in Tokyo Summer Games
Olympic trials pique viewer interest in Tokyo Summer Games
Houston hospital workers fired, resign over COVID-19 vaccine
Houston hospital workers fired, resign over COVID-19 vaccine

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National Business

Alberta continues COVID mask rules for public transport after most restrictions lift
Alberta continues COVID mask rules for public transport after most restrictions lift
Kobe Bryant's widow to settle lawsuit over deadly crash
Olympic trials pique viewer interest in Tokyo Summer Games
Houston hospital workers fired, resign over COVID-19 vaccine
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

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World News

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GOP filibuster blocks Democrats' big voting rights bill
GOP filibuster blocks Democrats' big voting rights bill
House will form new committee to investigate Jan. 6 attack
House will form new committee to investigate Jan. 6 attack
US gives more asylum-seekers waiting in Mexico another shot
US gives more asylum-seekers waiting in Mexico another shot
Austin backs change in military sex assault prosecution
Austin backs change in military sex assault prosecution

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World News

GOP filibuster blocks Democrats' big voting rights bill
GOP filibuster blocks Democrats' big voting rights bill
House will form new committee to investigate Jan. 6 attack
US gives more asylum-seekers waiting in Mexico another shot
Austin backs change in military sex assault prosecution
Police Chief: Slain Colorado officer was ambushed

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Writers

Heather Stocking
Heather Stocking
Save Chain Lakes group still working to protect local parks
Barry Kerton
Barry Kerton
County of Barrhead approves campground
KB
Kevin Berger
“Farewell ADLC” event over Zoom to be held June 23
George Blais
George Blais
Another Town of Westlock incumbent steps forward
CZ
Chris Zwick
Medical vacancies causing issues provincewide
Andreea Resmerita
Andreea Resmerita
Westlock County sees Tawatinaw analysis ahead of contract negotiations

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