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Barrhead’s first Pride crosswalk to be painted on Main Street

Barrhead’s first Pride crosswalk to be painted on Main Street

Coun. Rod Klumph voices concerns after receiving negative responses from some residents
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R.F. Staples teacher Kevin MacKenzie one of the ‘Sturdy 30’

R.F. Staples teacher Kevin MacKenzie one of the ‘Sturdy 30’

Skills Canada recognizes 30 trades teachers across the province
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Service road plans have waste commission asking, ‘Who pays?’

Service road plans have waste commission asking, ‘Who pays?’

Athabasca transfer site sees 150 vehicles per day but there was no consultation, says commission manager
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Tax payment plan denied

Tax payment plan denied

Company owes Westlock County “under $400,000”
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Energy company must pay its taxes in full

Energy company must pay its taxes in full

County of Barrhead councillors deny a request to forgive unpaid tax penalties
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Brad Martens crowned Canadian livestock auctioneer champion

Brad Martens crowned Canadian livestock auctioneer champion

Westlock auctioneer beats out 36 other competitors from across Canada
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Charest wants to boost rural jobs, agriculture and population

Charest wants to boost rural jobs, agriculture and population

Former premier of Québec is one of six candidates vying to lead federal Conservative Party
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RCMP recover excavator worth $250,000

RCMP recover excavator worth $250,000

Athabasca RCMP report
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Honouring Canadian Armed Forces service people

Honouring Canadian Armed Forces service people

Barrhead Outreach student wins second at provincial level of Royal Canadian Legion poster contest, while schoolmates take second and third at local level
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Athabasca RCMP set priorities for the year ahead

Athabasca RCMP set priorities for the year ahead

Drugs, property crime and community engagement top the list once again
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