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Town of Westlock extends Rural Renewal Program pause

Town of Westlock extends Rural Renewal Program pause

AAIP launching new application process, Expression of Interest on Sept. 30
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SEPTEMBER 18 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

SEPTEMBER 18 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
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Danielle Smith lays out $8.6-billion education spending plan to address growing student numbers

Danielle Smith lays out $8.6-billion education spending plan to address growing student numbers

Alberta’s premier says the province’s fiscal position allows it to boost capital budget for new K-12 schools by roughly $6.5-billion from April’s budget
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Municipality's concerns over poor cellular coverage fall on deaf ears

Municipality's concerns over poor cellular coverage fall on deaf ears

Town of Barrhead council will look to the province to get cellular service provider to improve service
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SNEAK PEEK: Intermunicipal development, library levies and more on Boyle Council agenda

SNEAK PEEK: Intermunicipal development, library levies and more on Boyle Council agenda

Discussion on international nurse housing to take place during the Sept. 18 meeting
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Hunting demographics changing says Barrhead association president

Hunting demographics changing says Barrhead association president

Joe Prociuk talks about the rise of archery and increased gender equality in the hunting world
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Jasper council cancelling taxes for uninhabitable properties, subject to provincial funding

Jasper council cancelling taxes for uninhabitable properties, subject to provincial funding

Along with approving the conditional tax relief, council also requested the Government of Alberta provide funding to offset losses in core municipal revenue from 2024 to 2027.
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"We have not hit the bottom yet:" Jasper council asks province for budget funding

"We have not hit the bottom yet:" Jasper council asks province for budget funding

The town of Jasper, Alta., is asking the provincial government for budgetary financial support for the next few years to avoid drastically cutting services or implementing significant tax hikes while the community rebuilds.
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Town passes bylaw allowing only council and out-of-town delegations to attend council virtually

Town passes bylaw allowing only council and out-of-town delegations to attend council virtually

Councillors vote on changes to the bylaw after several months of discussions
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Athabasca region mayors, reeve provide update on year and look ahead during Mayors Breakfast

Athabasca region mayors, reeve provide update on year and look ahead during Mayors Breakfast

Hospital and healthcare issues remain priority for Town, Village and County
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