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Westlock County sets $25 fee for second or replacement waste disposal permit
Westlock County sets $25 fee for second or replacement waste disposal permit
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Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling is Ready to Rock the House April 15 - 19

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Barrhead’s Centennial Museum sports a new display
Barrhead’s Centennial Museum sports a new display
Property crimes way down in first quarter
Property crimes way down in first quarter
Traffic stop leads to two arrests
Traffic stop leads to two arrests
Aspen View will not pilot new curriculum
Aspen View will not pilot new curriculum

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Plans for update to EI system coming soon, Qualtrough says in budget hint
Plans for update to EI system coming soon, Qualtrough says in budget hint
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Alberta Government’s Draft K-6 Curriculum pilot will not appear in Rocky View Schools classrooms
Alberta Government’s Draft K-6 Curriculum pilot will not appear in Rocky View Schools classrooms
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Alberta Teachers' Association demands full rewrite of draft K-6 education curriculum
Alberta Teachers' Association demands full rewrite of draft K-6 education curriculum
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Ottawa's COVID-19 vaccine point man aims to ensure more predictability for shipments
Ottawa's COVID-19 vaccine point man aims to ensure more predictability for shipments
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Alberta coal consultation terms of reference rule out land use, water concerns
Alberta coal consultation terms of reference rule out land use, water concerns
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Lethbridge doctor becomes seventh Alberta health-care worker to die from COVID-19
Lethbridge doctor becomes seventh Alberta health-care worker to die from COVID-19
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Rosin stands by opposing additional COVID-19 restrictions
Rosin stands by opposing additional COVID-19 restrictions
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UPDATE: Canmore and Banff councils respond to MLA Rosin's opposition to new COVID-19 restrictions
UPDATE: Canmore and Banff councils respond to MLA Rosin's opposition to new COVID-19 restrictions
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Opposition parties lay out priorities ahead of Liberal government budget next week
Opposition parties lay out priorities ahead of Liberal government budget next week
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Opposition bill against coal mining in Alberta's Rockies can proceed in legislature
Opposition bill against coal mining in Alberta's Rockies can proceed in legislature
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Olds pub defies orders, remains open for in-person dining
Olds pub defies orders, remains open for in-person dining
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More health measures may be needed: Hinshaw
More health measures may be needed: Hinshaw
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Property crimes way down in first quarter
Property crimes way down in first quarter
Traffic stop leads to two arrests
Traffic stop leads to two arrests
Aspen View will not pilot new curriculum
Aspen View will not pilot new curriculum
The work of being a school board trustee
The work of being a school board trustee

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Barrhead News

AEMA issues alert over fuel spill
AEMA issues alert over fuel spill
Councillors formalize longstanding practice
Councillors formalize longstanding practice
County of Barrhead signs off on RCMP’s annual performance plan
County of Barrhead signs off on RCMP’s annual performance plan
Councillors approve new Rates and Fees Bylaw with little changes
Councillors approve new Rates and Fees Bylaw with little changes

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Westlock News

Westlock County sets $25 fee for second or replacement waste disposal permit
Westlock County sets $25 fee for second or replacement waste disposal permit
Westlock County ratchets up fire restriction
Westlock County ratchets up fire restriction
Water shut off on 106th Street
Water shut off on 106th Street
Unsecured loads a “huge” problem, says Westlock peace officer
Unsecured loads a “huge” problem, says Westlock peace officer

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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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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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Golf course prez looking forward to big 2021
Golf course prez looking forward to big 2021
NCABL aiming for first pitch in mid-June
NCABL aiming for first pitch in mid-June
Spring training underway for AMBA
Spring training underway for AMBA
Hockey and ringette are done for the year
Hockey and ringette are done for the year

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Local Sports

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 ...
NCABL aiming for first pitch in mid-June
NCABL aiming for first pitch in mid-June
League commissioner confident there will be a 54th-consecutive season of senior ...
Spring training underway for AMBA
Spring training underway for AMBA
Minor ball registration open for coming season ...
Hockey and ringette are done for the year
Hockey and ringette are done for the year
Continuing provincial COVID-19 restrictions put Westlock-area associations on ...
WGC clubhouse renos underway
WGC clubhouse renos underway
Work should be done in time for the start of the golf season ...

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Scoreboard for Friday April 16, 2021
Scoreboard for Friday April 16, 2021
Canadian champ Kerri Einarson leads the way at Grand Slam of Curling event
Canadian champ Kerri Einarson leads the way at Grand Slam of Curling event
Canada's Adam Svensson leads MGM Resorts Championship at Paiute
Canada's Adam Svensson leads MGM Resorts Championship at Paiute
Toffoli scores twice, Canadiens put some distance on Flames with 2-1 win
Toffoli scores twice, Canadiens put some distance on Flames with 2-1 win

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National Sports

Scoreboard for Friday April 16, 2021
Scoreboard for Friday April 16, 2021
Canadian champ Kerri Einarson leads the way at Grand Slam of Curling event
Canada's Adam Svensson leads MGM Resorts Championship at Paiute
Toffoli scores twice, Canadiens put some distance on Flames with 2-1 win
The names may be the same but it's a new-looking Toronto FC this season

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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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Beyond Local

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Plans for update to EI system coming soon, Qualtrough says in budget hint
Plans for update to EI system coming soon, Qualtrough says in budget hint
Alberta Government’s Draft K-6 Curriculum pilot will not appear in Rocky View Schools classrooms
Alberta Government’s Draft K-6 Curriculum pilot will not appear in Rocky View Schools classrooms
Alberta Teachers' Association demands full rewrite of draft K-6 education curriculum
Alberta Teachers' Association demands full rewrite of draft K-6 education curriculum
Ottawa's COVID-19 vaccine point man aims to ensure more predictability for shipments
Ottawa's COVID-19 vaccine point man aims to ensure more predictability for shipments

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Beyond Local

Plans for update to EI system coming soon, Qualtrough says in budget hint
Plans for update to EI system coming soon, Qualtrough says in budget hint
Alberta Government’s Draft K-6 Curriculum pilot will not appear in Rocky View Schools classrooms
Alberta Teachers' Association demands full rewrite of draft K-6 education curriculum
Ottawa's COVID-19 vaccine point man aims to ensure more predictability for shipments
Alberta coal consultation terms of reference rule out land use, water concerns

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Alberta News

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Canadian champ Kerri Einarson leads the way at Grand Slam of Curling event
Canadian champ Kerri Einarson leads the way at Grand Slam of Curling event
WHL Roundup: Corson Hopwo sends Rebels to 10th loss in a row
WHL Roundup: Corson Hopwo sends Rebels to 10th loss in a row
Alberta premier shouldn't say things he doesn't know: town mayor
Alberta premier shouldn't say things he doesn't know: town mayor
Elders, trappers from Alberta First Nation ask province to protect bison herd
Elders, trappers from Alberta First Nation ask province to protect bison herd

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Alberta News

Canadian champ Kerri Einarson leads the way at Grand Slam of Curling event
Canadian champ Kerri Einarson leads the way at Grand Slam of Curling event
WHL Roundup: Corson Hopwo sends Rebels to 10th loss in a row
Alberta premier shouldn't say things he doesn't know: town mayor
Elders, trappers from Alberta First Nation ask province to protect bison herd
Doctors say lowering age cutoff for AstraZeneca vaccine makes sense as cases surge

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Canada and the World

Canada

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China, Russia using their COVID-19 vaccines to gain political influence
China, Russia using their COVID-19 vaccines to gain political influence
Canada's naked MP speaks out: leaked photo sends message 'anything goes' in politics
Canada's naked MP speaks out: leaked photo sends message 'anything goes' in politics
Canadians joining the world in tuning in to Prince Philip's funeral
Canadians joining the world in tuning in to Prince Philip's funeral
No winning ticket for Friday night's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot
No winning ticket for Friday night's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot

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Canada

China, Russia using their COVID-19 vaccines to gain political influence
China, Russia using their COVID-19 vaccines to gain political influence
Canada's naked MP speaks out: leaked photo sends message 'anything goes' in politics
Canadians joining the world in tuning in to Prince Philip's funeral
No winning ticket for Friday night's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, Apr. 17, 2021

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National Lifestyle

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Funeral to praise Philip's 'courage' and support for queen
Funeral to praise Philip's 'courage' and support for queen
The Latest: Philip's coffin in Inner Hall ahead of funeral
The Latest: Philip's coffin in Inner Hall ahead of funeral
List of mourners attending the funeral of Prince Philip
From Russia to Britain, Philip's royal ties spanned Europe
From Russia to Britain, Philip's royal ties spanned Europe

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National Lifestyle

Funeral to praise Philip's 'courage' and support for queen
Funeral to praise Philip's 'courage' and support for queen
The Latest: Philip's coffin in Inner Hall ahead of funeral
List of mourners attending the funeral of Prince Philip
From Russia to Britain, Philip's royal ties spanned Europe
Retired Ohio sheriff and tiny K-9 partner die the same day

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National Business

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American, 2 Russians return to Earth from space station
American, 2 Russians return to Earth from space station
CRTC sides with Videotron in dispute with Bell over access to poles, other structures
CRTC sides with Videotron in dispute with Bell over access to poles, other structures
S&P/TSX composite rises to another record close, loonie and metals prices strengthen
S&P/TSX composite rises to another record close, loonie and metals prices strengthen
No bubble tea this spring? Canada faces boba shortage amid shipping delays
No bubble tea this spring? Canada faces boba shortage amid shipping delays

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National Business

American, 2 Russians return to Earth from space station
American, 2 Russians return to Earth from space station
CRTC sides with Videotron in dispute with Bell over access to poles, other structures
S&P/TSX composite rises to another record close, loonie and metals prices strengthen
No bubble tea this spring? Canada faces boba shortage amid shipping delays
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

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World News

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China says US-Japan actions are stoking division
China says US-Japan actions are stoking division
Iran names suspect in Natanz attack, says he fled country
Iran names suspect in Natanz attack, says he fled country
U.S. climate envoy Kerry in Seoul for climate discussions
U.S. climate envoy Kerry in Seoul for climate discussions
Myanmar pardons prisoners, unclear if coup foes among them
Myanmar pardons prisoners, unclear if coup foes among them

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World News

China says US-Japan actions are stoking division
China says US-Japan actions are stoking division
Iran names suspect in Natanz attack, says he fled country
U.S. climate envoy Kerry in Seoul for climate discussions
Myanmar pardons prisoners, unclear if coup foes among them
‘Godzilla’ shark discovered in New Mexico gets formal name

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Writers

Heather Stocking
Heather Stocking
Aspen View will not pilot new curriculum
Barry Kerton
Barry Kerton
Barrhead’s Centennial Museum sports a new display
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Kevin Berger
Woodlands County councillor calls for resumption of in-person firefighter training
George Blais
George Blais
Westlock County ratchets up fire restriction
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Chris Zwick
Property crimes way down in first quarter
Andreea Resmerita
Andreea Resmerita
Westlock County sets $25 fee for second or replacement waste disposal permit

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