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Man charged in June 2020 homicide gets lawyer
Man charged in June 2020 homicide gets lawyer
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Alberta Education Minister visits schools at Barrhead, Westlock
Alberta Education Minister visits schools at Barrhead, Westlock
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Motorhome destroyed in Highway 44 fire
Motorhome destroyed in Highway 44 fire
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Multiplex on the hook for half a million
Multiplex on the hook for half a million
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Major advance in treatment of stroke, with drug commonly used for heart attack patients
Major advance in treatment of stroke, with drug commonly used for heart attack patients
Dramatic cliffside elk calf rescue has 'picture perfect' ending
Dramatic cliffside elk calf rescue has 'picture perfect' ending
Canada Day at the Leg
Canada Day at the Leg

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Man charged in June 2020 homicide gets lawyer
Man charged in June 2020 homicide gets lawyer
Alberta Education Minister visits schools at Barrhead, Westlock
Alberta Education Minister visits schools at Barrhead, Westlock
Motorhome destroyed in Highway 44 fire
Motorhome destroyed in Highway 44 fire
Multiplex on the hook for half a million
Multiplex on the hook for half a million

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Major advance in treatment of stroke, with drug commonly used for heart attack patients
Major advance in treatment of stroke, with drug commonly used for heart attack patients
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In tight rental market, here's how to prepare for a potential increase at renewal
In tight rental market, here's how to prepare for a potential increase at renewal
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Defence in Amanda Todd 'sextortion' trial zeroes in on missing data
Defence in Amanda Todd 'sextortion' trial zeroes in on missing data
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Dramatic cliffside elk calf rescue has 'picture perfect' ending
Dramatic cliffside elk calf rescue has 'picture perfect' ending
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Northern Alberta MP announces dissenting interim report on assisted death
Northern Alberta MP announces dissenting interim report on assisted death
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Celebrations and protests planned for first in-person Canada Day in Ottawa in years
Celebrations and protests planned for first in-person Canada Day in Ottawa in years
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'Permanent bone loss': Calgary study finds astronauts suffer on return to Earth
'Permanent bone loss': Calgary study finds astronauts suffer on return to Earth
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Airdrie senior attacked by dog during bike ride through park
Airdrie senior attacked by dog during bike ride through park
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Differing accounts from Olds RCMP, complainant about intruder
Differing accounts from Olds RCMP, complainant about intruder
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Building a whole new world
Building a whole new world
Multiplex on the hook for half a million
Multiplex on the hook for half a million
Amended reimbursement policy could lead to more confusion
Amended reimbursement policy could lead to more confusion
Art and cars and pancakes, oh my!
Art and cars and pancakes, oh my!

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Barrhead News

Alberta Education Minister visits schools at Barrhead, Westlock
Alberta Education Minister visits schools at Barrhead, Westlock
A change in Canada Day plans for Barrhead
A change in Canada Day plans for Barrhead
County of Barrhead staff will not get an additional stat holiday
County of Barrhead staff will not get an additional stat holiday
Pope Francis to visit Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage site
Pope Francis to visit Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage site

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Man charged in June 2020 homicide gets lawyer
Man charged in June 2020 homicide gets lawyer
Motorhome destroyed in Highway 44 fire
Motorhome destroyed in Highway 44 fire
Construction on new seed cleaning plant will start this fall
Construction on new seed cleaning plant will start this fall
Bevy of Canada Day events on tap locally
Bevy of Canada Day events on tap locally

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de la Luna makes toes tap at NAT
de la Luna makes toes tap at NAT
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

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de la Luna makes toes tap at NAT
de la Luna makes toes tap at NAT
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

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Red Lions swept by Twins and fall to 5-4 in the NCABL
Red Lions swept by Twins and fall to 5-4 in the NCABL
Sharing the love of baseball through generations
Sharing the love of baseball through generations
R.F. Staples senior brings home bronze from provincials
R.F. Staples senior brings home bronze from provincials
Red Lions no-hit Orioles
Red Lions no-hit Orioles

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Red Lions swept by Twins and fall to 5-4 in the NCABL
Red Lions swept by Twins and fall to 5-4 in the NCABL
Club also defeats the St. Albert Cardinals to finish the week 1-2 ...
Sharing the love of baseball through generations
Sharing the love of baseball through generations
Leo Provencal, 78, is sharing the diamond with five of his grandchildren ...
R.F. Staples senior brings home bronze from provincials
R.F. Staples senior brings home bronze from provincials
Paige Snyder throws 9.99 metres in the shot put ...
Red Lions no-hit Orioles
Red Lions no-hit Orioles
Club improves to 4-2 with 9-0 home win June 7 ...
Catching some air and doing some ollies in Boyle
Catching some air and doing some ollies in Boyle
Work on skateboard park begins ...

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Vancouver Canucks ink Brock Boeser to three-year, US$19.95-million deal
Vancouver Canucks ink Brock Boeser to three-year, US$19.95-million deal
Doubles lift Blue Jays over Rays in Toronto's first Canada Day home game since 2019
Doubles lift Blue Jays over Rays in Toronto's first Canada Day home game since 2019
Canadian women lose to Spain in return to field hockey World Cup after 28 years away
Canadian women lose to Spain in return to field hockey World Cup after 28 years away
After one-sided loss in Montreal, Riders look to rebound at home against Alouettes
After one-sided loss in Montreal, Riders look to rebound at home against Alouettes

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National Sports

Vancouver Canucks ink Brock Boeser to three-year, US$19.95-million deal
Vancouver Canucks ink Brock Boeser to three-year, US$19.95-million deal
Doubles lift Blue Jays over Rays in Toronto's first Canada Day home game since 2019
Canadian women lose to Spain in return to field hockey World Cup after 28 years away
After one-sided loss in Montreal, Riders look to rebound at home against Alouettes
Bruins hire Montgomery as coach to replace Cassidy

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Opinion

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OPINION: Dual role central to ATA
OPINION: Dual role central to ATA
OPINION: It's time for Alberta to modernize its teacher investigation process
OPINION: It's time for Alberta to modernize its teacher investigation process
Time to Act on Online Harassment
Time to Act on Online Harassment
COLUMN: Regions can “hunt in a pack”; municipalities not as much
COLUMN: Regions can “hunt in a pack”; municipalities not as much

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Opinion

OPINION: Dual role central to ATA
OPINION: Dual role central to ATA
OPINION: It's time for Alberta to modernize its teacher investigation process
Time to Act on Online Harassment
COLUMN: Regions can “hunt in a pack”; municipalities not as much
COLUMN: Hepatitis C is silent like the fog

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Beyond Local

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Major advance in treatment of stroke, with drug commonly used for heart attack patients
Major advance in treatment of stroke, with drug commonly used for heart attack patients
In tight rental market, here's how to prepare for a potential increase at renewal
In tight rental market, here's how to prepare for a potential increase at renewal
Defence in Amanda Todd 'sextortion' trial zeroes in on missing data
Defence in Amanda Todd 'sextortion' trial zeroes in on missing data
Dramatic cliffside elk calf rescue has 'picture perfect' ending
Dramatic cliffside elk calf rescue has 'picture perfect' ending

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Beyond Local

Major advance in treatment of stroke, with drug commonly used for heart attack patients
Major advance in treatment of stroke, with drug commonly used for heart attack patients
In tight rental market, here's how to prepare for a potential increase at renewal
Defence in Amanda Todd 'sextortion' trial zeroes in on missing data
Dramatic cliffside elk calf rescue has 'picture perfect' ending
Northern Alberta MP announces dissenting interim report on assisted death

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Alberta News

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RCMP say remains found in Alberta home fire last fall are those of missing man
RCMP say remains found in Alberta home fire last fall are those of missing man
Alberta man dies in crash with semi hauling flammable liquid
Alberta man dies in crash with semi hauling flammable liquid
WestJet 'proactively' removed flights from Pearson, anticipating summer travel snarls
WestJet 'proactively' removed flights from Pearson, anticipating summer travel snarls
Calgary Stampede receives $10M from federal government to aid recovery from pandemic
Calgary Stampede receives $10M from federal government to aid recovery from pandemic

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Alberta News

RCMP say remains found in Alberta home fire last fall are those of missing man
RCMP say remains found in Alberta home fire last fall are those of missing man
Alberta man dies in crash with semi hauling flammable liquid
WestJet 'proactively' removed flights from Pearson, anticipating summer travel snarls
Calgary Stampede receives $10M from federal government to aid recovery from pandemic
Edmonton Elks meet Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a battle of struggling CFL clubs

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Canada and the World

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Quebec moving day could see record number of tenants without somewhere to live
Quebec moving day could see record number of tenants without somewhere to live
Police, heavy security greet protests and celebrations alike in downtown Ottawa
Police, heavy security greet protests and celebrations alike in downtown Ottawa
Shortage of specialized infant formula to continue through summer: Health Canada
Shortage of specialized infant formula to continue through summer: Health Canada
Paramedics strike at 40 Quebec ambulance services, want pay increase
Paramedics strike at 40 Quebec ambulance services, want pay increase

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Canada

Quebec moving day could see record number of tenants without somewhere to live
Quebec moving day could see record number of tenants without somewhere to live
Police, heavy security greet protests and celebrations alike in downtown Ottawa
Shortage of specialized infant formula to continue through summer: Health Canada
Paramedics strike at 40 Quebec ambulance services, want pay increase
Court rejects bid by AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to overturn suspension

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National Lifestyle

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Holiday-travel chaos: Airlines brace for huge weekend crowds
Holiday-travel chaos: Airlines brace for huge weekend crowds
Song by song, country star Luke Combs grows into stadiums
Song by song, country star Luke Combs grows into stadiums
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
Police, heavy security greet protests and celebrations alike in downtown Ottawa
Police, heavy security greet protests and celebrations alike in downtown Ottawa

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National Lifestyle

Holiday-travel chaos: Airlines brace for huge weekend crowds
Holiday-travel chaos: Airlines brace for huge weekend crowds
Song by song, country star Luke Combs grows into stadiums
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
Police, heavy security greet protests and celebrations alike in downtown Ottawa
Monkeypox cases triple in Europe, WHO says, Africa concerned

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National Business

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Wall Street closes higher but still ends week in the red
Wall Street closes higher but still ends week in the red
Affordable worker housing is latest tourist town business hurdle
Affordable worker housing is latest tourist town business hurdle
Inflation hits record 8.6% for 19 countries using the euro
Inflation hits record 8.6% for 19 countries using the euro
CFIA says RemarkaBall brand Crunchy Energy Balls may contain undeclared milk
CFIA says RemarkaBall brand Crunchy Energy Balls may contain undeclared milk

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National Business

Wall Street closes higher but still ends week in the red
Wall Street closes higher but still ends week in the red
Affordable worker housing is latest tourist town business hurdle
Inflation hits record 8.6% for 19 countries using the euro
CFIA says RemarkaBall brand Crunchy Energy Balls may contain undeclared milk
4 Atlantic City casinos reach deal with union, avert strike

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World News

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Kerry: Despite setbacks at home, US to make climate goals
Kerry: Despite setbacks at home, US to make climate goals
Toddler found dead in canal near Florida apartment complex
Toddler found dead in canal near Florida apartment complex
WNBA's Brittney Griner goes on trial in Russian court
WNBA's Brittney Griner goes on trial in Russian court
Seeking parole, Pistorius meets with girlfriend's father
Seeking parole, Pistorius meets with girlfriend's father

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World News

Kerry: Despite setbacks at home, US to make climate goals
Kerry: Despite setbacks at home, US to make climate goals
Toddler found dead in canal near Florida apartment complex
WNBA's Brittney Griner goes on trial in Russian court
Seeking parole, Pistorius meets with girlfriend's father
Bear cub rescued after getting head stuck in plastic jug

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Writers

George Blais
George Blais
Man charged in June 2020 homicide gets lawyer
Chris Zwick
Chris Zwick
Man avoids jail despite related record
Barry Kerton
Barry Kerton
County of Barrhead staff will not get an additional stat holiday
Heather Stocking
Heather Stocking
Building a whole new world
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Kevin Berger
Alberta Education Minister visits schools at Barrhead, Westlock
Kristine Jean
Kristine Jean
Construction on new seed cleaning plant will start this fall
Jennifer Henderson, Local Journalism Initiative reporter
Jennifer Henderson, Local Journalism Initiative reporter
Keeping carbon underground goal of new research project

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