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Wildland firefighters deserve better cancer compensation, NDP says

Wildland firefighters deserve better cancer compensation, NDP says

Peggy Wright, the NDP’s jobs critic, said so-called presumptive cancer claims before the Workers’ Compensation Board should extend to wildland firefighters, like what’s already done for structural firefighters.
GALLERY: RF Staples 2024 Frosty Formal

GALLERY: RF Staples 2024 Frosty Formal

RF Staples High School held their Junior and Senior Frosty Formals on Friday, Dec. 20. The school shared some of the fantastic photos from the event.
Athabasca historian relaunches app for travellers, history buffs, and travelling history buffs

Athabasca historian relaunches app for travellers, history buffs, and travelling history buffs

Smith, Alta-grown History Check app gets second wind with cooperative restructuring
Trump to slap Canada with 25 per cent tariffs Tuesday, sources say

Trump to slap Canada with 25 per cent tariffs Tuesday, sources say

U.S. President Donald Trump will hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs on Tuesday, with a lower 10 per cent duty for energy, government sources say.
Barrhead RCMP staffing level better than many

Barrhead RCMP staffing level better than many

Groundbreaking of new $9.4 million detachment expected this spring
GALLERY: Pembina Hills Community School fun activities

GALLERY: Pembina Hills Community School fun activities

Pembina Hills Community School in Dapp always has a ton of fun things happening for the students and they have shared some photos of students.
GALLERY: Dunstable School Winter Fun Day

GALLERY: Dunstable School Winter Fun Day

Dunstable School has the best fun at all of their activities and on Jan. 23 it was all about fun outdoors during a day of skating and swimming at Camp Nakamun for Winter Fun Day and a movie back at school.
Barrhead crime on downward trend overall: RCMP

Barrhead crime on downward trend overall: RCMP

Fraud and vehicle theft are still a problem
FEBRUARY 1 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

FEBRUARY 1 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
Westlock County considers new neighbourhood ice surfaces policy

Westlock County considers new neighbourhood ice surfaces policy

WESTLOCK – A draft policy aimed at providing clear guidelines for the installation, use, and maintenance of outdoor ice surfaces in the county was presented to Westlock County council.
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