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MLA lauds tax cut, local highway improvements in provincial budget

MLA lauds tax cut, local highway improvements in provincial budget

MLA Glenn van Dijken highlights some major impacts for his riding, and talks about the challenges of budgeting in times of uncertainty
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AHS extends newborn hotline to the North

AHS extends newborn hotline to the North

Parents of babies under 2 months can call dedicated hotline for help with variety of post-natal concerns
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BREAKING: RCMP identify deceased found by Boyle RCMP

BREAKING: RCMP identify deceased found by Boyle RCMP

BOYLE – The Alberta RCMP are asking the public to check surveillance footage for a black pickup truck related to the murder of Connor Hayden Reese, a 31-year-old from Burnaby, B.C.
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SCARS Charity tournament returns this month

SCARS Charity tournament returns this month

Pucks for Paws brings two of Athabasca favorite things, hockey and dogs, together for local animal rescue
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From D&D to arts and crafts, Athabasca’s library has something for everyone

From D&D to arts and crafts, Athabasca’s library has something for everyone

Library chair updates county councillors on what’s new and what’s needed at the Alice B. Donahue Library and Archives
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MLA van Dijken reacts to Scott Sinclair's removal from UCP caucus

MLA van Dijken reacts to Scott Sinclair's removal from UCP caucus

Sinclair’s refusal to vote for the 2025 budget listed as reason for removal
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Calling Lake man sees firearm charged dropped after weapon proved non-functional

Calling Lake man sees firearm charged dropped after weapon proved non-functional

Albert Gladue leaves courthouse with 45-day time served sentence for break and enter
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Assault on shelter employee lands Athabasca man 30 days

Assault on shelter employee lands Athabasca man 30 days

Steven Bigstone’s time served sentence doesn’t ban him from shelter services in future
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RCMP investigating after body found near Boyle

RCMP investigating after body found near Boyle

Man believed to have been in Fort McMurray same day
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GALLERY: Sunshine, Skijoring, and smiles in Smith

GALLERY: Sunshine, Skijoring, and smiles in Smith

Spectators and skijorers in Smith enjoyed sunny skies and slushy snow Saturday, March 1 as the Smith-Hondo Association of Recreational and Agricultural Society hosted a fun-filled day of skijoring, cowboy curling, and more.
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