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Retail sales rise 1.3 per cent to $55.2 billion in November as online shopping surges
Retail sales rise 1.3 per cent to $55.2 billion in November as online shopping surges
Woodlands seeks solution to smoke from burning brush piles
Woodlands seeks solution to smoke from burning brush piles
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More than one-fifth of Canadian companies will adjust pay if staff relocate: survey
More than one-fifth of Canadian companies will adjust pay if staff relocate: survey
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Westlock Chamber of Commerce moves meetings to Zoom
Westlock Chamber of Commerce moves meetings to Zoom
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Payette fiasco shows need for stronger GG vetting process: LeBlanc
Payette fiasco shows need for stronger GG vetting process: LeBlanc
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Westlock area COVID-19 update: 13 active cases, 166 total
Westlock area COVID-19 update: 13 active cases, 166 total
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Episode 1 - January 22, 2021
Episode 1 - January 22, 2021
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Veterans face increasing wait times for mental-health support at government clinics
Veterans face increasing wait times for mental-health support at government clinics
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Canadians react as Julie Payette steps down as Governor General
Canadians react as Julie Payette steps down as Governor General
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Political scientists say Kenney must rethink pugilistic approach on oil, environment
Political scientists say Kenney must rethink pugilistic approach on oil, environment
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2020 Fall Guide To Education

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Exploring Options in the Field of Health and Life Sciences
What Does Education Look Like in the Future?
What Does Education Look Like in the Future?

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Multiplex to remain closed
Multiplex to remain closed
Time served for man who fled police
Time served for man who fled police
COVID-19 restrictions to continue indefinitely
COVID-19 restrictions to continue indefinitely
Property crime stats down a third in Boyle
Property crime stats down a third in Boyle

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Woodlands seeks solution to smoke from burning brush piles
Woodlands seeks solution to smoke from burning brush piles
COVID-19 restrictions to continue indefinitely
COVID-19 restrictions to continue indefinitely
Wind warning in effect for TC area
Wind warning in effect for TC area
Winter storm warning for TC area extended
Winter storm warning for TC area extended

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Westlock News

Westlock Chamber of Commerce moves meetings to Zoom
Westlock Chamber of Commerce moves meetings to Zoom
Westlock area COVID-19 update: 13 active cases, 166 total
Westlock area COVID-19 update: 13 active cases, 166 total
Westlock FCSS program aims to help the isolated
Westlock FCSS program aims to help the isolated
Westlock area COVID-19 update: 14 active cases, 165 total
Westlock area COVID-19 update: 14 active cases, 165 total

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Shawna Randolph and Sean Burke launch online talk show
Shawna Randolph and Sean Burke launch online talk show
'Heartland' star on leaving the show: 'It was time to move in a new direction'
'Heartland' star on leaving the show: 'It was time to move in a new direction'
Going to the movies in 2021?
Going to the movies in 2021?
Review: Tom Hanks is doggedly heroic in 'News of the World'
Review: Tom Hanks is doggedly heroic in 'News of the World'

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Entertainment News

Shawna Randolph and Sean Burke launch online talk show
Shawna Randolph and Sean Burke launch online talk show
'Heartland' star on leaving the show: 'It was time to move in a new direction'
Going to the movies in 2021?
Review: Tom Hanks is doggedly heroic in 'News of the World'
BBC to launch new subscription streaming service BBC Select in Canada next year

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WGC clubhouse renos underway
WGC clubhouse renos underway
Friends of Tawatinaw look for contract extension
Friends of Tawatinaw look for contract extension
Curling won’t start in Westlock until 2021
Curling won’t start in Westlock until 2021
Hawks fly into weekend hockey action
Hawks fly into weekend hockey action

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Local Sports

WGC clubhouse renos underway
WGC clubhouse renos underway
Work should be done in time for the start of the golf season ...
Friends of Tawatinaw look for contract extension
Friends of Tawatinaw look for contract extension
Non-profit wants to keep $200k in operating funds ...
Curling won’t start in Westlock until 2021
Curling won’t start in Westlock until 2021
Club plans to run Tuesday and Thursday night leagues until April ...
Hawks fly into weekend hockey action
Hawks fly into weekend hockey action
Athabasca minor hockey underway with 10 games on the schedule ...
Let the games begin
Let the games begin
Westlock Minor Hockey Association president happy to see kids back on the ice ...

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Stastny, Scheifele have three-point nights in 6-3 Jets win over Senaots
Stastny, Scheifele have three-point nights in 6-3 Jets win over Senaots
Corey Perry scores in Canadiens debut, Montreal downs Vancouver 5-2
Corey Perry scores in Canadiens debut, Montreal downs Vancouver 5-2
Homa, Finau, Kim share 3rd-round lead at American Express
Homa, Finau, Kim share 3rd-round lead at American Express
Jessica Korda with 60 moves within 2 shots of Danielle Kang
Jessica Korda with 60 moves within 2 shots of Danielle Kang

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National Sports

Stastny, Scheifele have three-point nights in 6-3 Jets win over Senaots
Stastny, Scheifele have three-point nights in 6-3 Jets win over Senaots
Corey Perry scores in Canadiens debut, Montreal downs Vancouver 5-2
Homa, Finau, Kim share 3rd-round lead at American Express
Jessica Korda with 60 moves within 2 shots of Danielle Kang
QMJHL Roundup: Nathan Gaucher's hat-trick leads Remparts over Armada

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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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Retail sales rise 1.3 per cent to $55.2 billion in November as online shopping surges
Retail sales rise 1.3 per cent to $55.2 billion in November as online shopping surges
More than one-fifth of Canadian companies will adjust pay if staff relocate: survey
More than one-fifth of Canadian companies will adjust pay if staff relocate: survey
Payette fiasco shows need for stronger GG vetting process: LeBlanc
Payette fiasco shows need for stronger GG vetting process: LeBlanc
Veterans face increasing wait times for mental-health support at government clinics
Veterans face increasing wait times for mental-health support at government clinics

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Beyond Local

Retail sales rise 1.3 per cent to $55.2 billion in November as online shopping surges
Retail sales rise 1.3 per cent to $55.2 billion in November as online shopping surges
More than one-fifth of Canadian companies will adjust pay if staff relocate: survey
Payette fiasco shows need for stronger GG vetting process: LeBlanc
Veterans face increasing wait times for mental-health support at government clinics
Canadians react as Julie Payette steps down as Governor General

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Alberta News

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Indigenous business coalition leader says Keystone XL denial will hurt communities
Indigenous business coalition leader says Keystone XL denial will hurt communities
WestJet grounds Max flight before takeoff after system indicates 'potential fault'
WestJet grounds Max flight before takeoff after system indicates 'potential fault'
Alberta premier wants direct compensation from U.S. if Keystone XL pipeline dead
Alberta premier wants direct compensation from U.S. if Keystone XL pipeline dead
Political scientists say Kenney must rethink pugilistic approach on oil, environment
Political scientists say Kenney must rethink pugilistic approach on oil, environment

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Alberta News

Indigenous business coalition leader says Keystone XL denial will hurt communities
Indigenous business coalition leader says Keystone XL denial will hurt communities
WestJet grounds Max flight before takeoff after system indicates 'potential fault'
Alberta premier wants direct compensation from U.S. if Keystone XL pipeline dead
Political scientists say Kenney must rethink pugilistic approach on oil, environment
Loss of Keystone XL pipeline expected to hurt future oilpatch growth: experts

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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Jan. 23, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Jan. 23, 2021
Taxi companies lose court bid to quash Uber, Lyft approvals in British Columbia
Taxi companies lose court bid to quash Uber, Lyft approvals in British Columbia
Health Canada approves Spartan Bioscience's previously recalled rapid COVID-19 test
Health Canada approves Spartan Bioscience's previously recalled rapid COVID-19 test
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

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Canada

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Jan. 23, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Jan. 23, 2021
Taxi companies lose court bid to quash Uber, Lyft approvals in British Columbia
Health Canada approves Spartan Bioscience's previously recalled rapid COVID-19 test
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole defends decision to back, then oust, Sloan

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National Lifestyle

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Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87
Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87
Insurers add food to coverage menu as way to improve health
Insurers add food to coverage menu as way to improve health
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
David Ng named executive editor of The Providence Journal

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National Lifestyle

Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87
Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87
Insurers add food to coverage menu as way to improve health
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
David Ng named executive editor of The Providence Journal
NBC to shut down NBC Sports Network at end of 2021

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National Business

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U.K. COVID-19 variant found at long-term care home in Barrie, Ont.
U.K. COVID-19 variant found at long-term care home in Barrie, Ont.
UK doctors seek review of 12-week gap between vaccine doses
UK doctors seek review of 12-week gap between vaccine doses
'Baba Yaga' introduces with a virtual reality movie premiere
'Baba Yaga' introduces with a virtual reality movie premiere
Lawsuit: NRA's rhetoric spurred deadly synagogue shooting
Lawsuit: NRA's rhetoric spurred deadly synagogue shooting

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National Business

U.K. COVID-19 variant found at long-term care home in Barrie, Ont.
U.K. COVID-19 variant found at long-term care home in Barrie, Ont.
UK doctors seek review of 12-week gap between vaccine doses
'Baba Yaga' introduces with a virtual reality movie premiere
Lawsuit: NRA's rhetoric spurred deadly synagogue shooting
Italy takes action against TikTok following girl's death

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World News

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3,000 arrested at protests demanding Navalny's release
3,000 arrested at protests demanding Navalny's release
Arizona sheriff's office investigating fatal tour bus crash
Arizona sheriff's office investigating fatal tour bus crash
Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87
Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87
UK doctors seek review of 12-week gap between vaccine doses
UK doctors seek review of 12-week gap between vaccine doses

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World News

3,000 arrested at protests demanding Navalny's release
3,000 arrested at protests demanding Navalny's release
Arizona sheriff's office investigating fatal tour bus crash
Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87
UK doctors seek review of 12-week gap between vaccine doses
Schumer: Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8

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Writers

Heather Stocking
Heather Stocking
Multiplex to remain closed
Barry Kerton
Barry Kerton
A question of access
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Kevin Berger
Woodlands seeks solution to smoke from burning brush piles
George Blais
George Blais
Westlock FCSS program aims to help the isolated
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Chris Zwick
Time served for man who fled police
Andreea Resmerita
Andreea Resmerita
Westlock Chamber of Commerce moves meetings to Zoom

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