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Boyle councillors need clarity on municipal accountability report findings

Boyle councillors need clarity on municipal accountability report findings

Councillors and administrative staff say good feedback interspersed with unclear instructions
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Local woman scammed out of $80K in romance scam

Local woman scammed out of $80K in romance scam

RCMP presentation at the Barrhead Senor Expo detailed actual cases of fraud and scams that have occurred in the community
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Woodlands County receives grant to replace culvert on 584

Woodlands County receives grant to replace culvert on 584

Woodlands County Awarded Grant for funding Bridge Sized Culvert replacement in 2025
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For Work or Play, Check Out Westlock County

For Work or Play, Check Out Westlock County

SPONSORED CONTENT – If you're seeking a rural retreat that doesn’t compromise on urban amenities, Westlock County is your ideal destination. Here, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: the tranquility and beauty of rural landscapes combined with the convenience of modern facilities.
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JUNE 14 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

JUNE 14 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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Jed's summer weather forecast

Jed's summer weather forecast

Spring wasn't as warm and dry as the forecasts were saying. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) said a warmer and drier spring with my own forecast predicting the opposite of what they were saying.
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Westlock’s rainbow crosswalk removed

Westlock’s rainbow crosswalk removed

Removal was completed June 7
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County of Barrhead MPC approves dog breeding facility

County of Barrhead MPC approves dog breeding facility

Dog breeder brings facility into compliance through the application
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Barrhead group looks to pass neutrality bylaw

Barrhead group looks to pass neutrality bylaw

Proposed bylaw would limit crosswalks to the traditional white stripes and flags on town property limited to Canadian, provincial or municipal
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Homeschool boom brings tough choices for Alberta parents and rural schools

Homeschool boom brings tough choices for Alberta parents and rural schools

It has never been easier to homeschool your child in Alberta. At the same time, there are fewer options within the public system for rural families and students with complex needs.
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