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Northern communities see surge in vehicle thefts

Northern communities see surge in vehicle thefts

An analysis of key crime indicator statistics from 151 Alberta RCMP detachments by Great West Media compared reported vehicle thefts from January to June 2023 with the same period in 2022. Grande Prairie, Wood Buffalo, St. Albert and Cold Lake topped the list of the communities with the greatest number increase in stolen vehicles in the first six months this year, with Strathcona County, Lac La Biche, and Athabasca following close behind.
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Tawatinaw naturalization pitched to Athabasca Town Council

Tawatinaw naturalization pitched to Athabasca Town Council

The Watershed Council says changes will help prevent flooding
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Athabasca town councillors approve funds for new trucks

Athabasca town councillors approve funds for new trucks

One used, one new truck to replace aging equipment
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Local students release third Indigenous story book

Local students release third Indigenous story book

Collection of community stories the latest instalment in a continued series
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Rural Alberta hit hard by housing crisis

Rural Alberta hit hard by housing crisis

Chronic lack of rental supply and worsening inflation leads to high costs, substandard conditions
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Back to school season sees increased workload for local Mounties

Back to school season sees increased workload for local Mounties

Sgt. Dennis Properzi updates council on fall workload, detachment upgrades
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Athabasca County looking to fix AvGas reliability issues

Athabasca County looking to fix AvGas reliability issues

County planning on handing over control of systems to Airport Committee
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$17 million Lotto Max win in Bonnyville

$17 million Lotto Max win in Bonnyville

“It was a crazy and immmediate rush of adrenaline!” 
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Franchise fees still hanging in the balance

Franchise fees still hanging in the balance

Councillors debate options to cover anticipated deficit
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Grassland native receives 18-month conditional discharge after argument escalated

Grassland native receives 18-month conditional discharge after argument escalated

Kevin Witney got off lightly given “unique” nature of case, said Justice
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