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Nature Alive delivers winter adventures

Nature Alive delivers winter adventures

It is a great time to do some winter camping
Athabasca man out $300 after hammering on ex’s door

Athabasca man out $300 after hammering on ex’s door

Justice warns Kiernan Dredge after a Christmas Eve incident saw him spend two weeks in custody
'Degraded and helpless': Spike in reported abuse in Alberta's continuing care homes

'Degraded and helpless': Spike in reported abuse in Alberta's continuing care homes

In 2023-24, The Protection for Persons in Care (PPC) program investigated hundreds of reports of abuse. According to its annual report, investigators determined 157 of these allegations were founded — three times more than the previous year.
Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

The first carbon rebate of 2025 is being paid out today to households in provinces that use the federal carbon pricing system — even as the future of the rebate program itself remains uncertain.
GALLERY: Barrhead Nightmare Before Christmas play

GALLERY: Barrhead Nightmare Before Christmas play

GALLERY: Mr. Peter Bonnema directed the play, Nightmare Before Christmas at the Barrhead Composite High School Theatre on Friday, Jan. 9 and Saturday, Jan. 10 with half the proceeds going to the Barrhead Food Bank.
JANUARY 15 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

JANUARY 15 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
Tawatinaw Valley kicks off adaptive ski program

Tawatinaw Valley kicks off adaptive ski program

Tawatinaw CADS program continues to grow and combat social, economic, and financial barriers as it invite those with disabilities to try out skiing and snowboard.
Strip mining to be allowed under Alberta's new coal rules

Strip mining to be allowed under Alberta's new coal rules

Alberta’s modernized coal rules will permit strip mining and other surface mining techniques in the Rockies and foothills.
Athabasca councillors opt for housing tax incentives

Athabasca councillors opt for housing tax incentives

Vacant land tax rate discussion deferred for next council after first look at residential exemption draft
Jail for Westlock thief who hit seniors home, school, church, youth group

Jail for Westlock thief who hit seniors home, school, church, youth group

Prosecutor described it as six-week crime spree.
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