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County of Barrhead looks to organize second business conference and tradeshow

County of Barrhead looks to organize second business conference and tradeshow

Councillors hope to use provincial SCOP money for seed money for the conference
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Canada's chief actuary's pension plan report offers no estimate of share: Alberta

Canada's chief actuary's pension plan report offers no estimate of share: Alberta

The Alberta government says it has heard back from Canada’s chief actuary on its bid to leave the Canada Pension Plan -- but says the actuary has not provided an estimate on how much Alberta should get.
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Emaciated black bear cub rescued near Barrhead and brought to Central Alberta rehab

Emaciated black bear cub rescued near Barrhead and brought to Central Alberta rehab

The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation in Madden has taken in an emaciated black bear found wandering alone near Barrhead.
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LLB man sentenced after throwing stolen items out of vehicle during chase

LLB man sentenced after throwing stolen items out of vehicle during chase

Daniel Cardinal, 24, hopes to relocate to Edmonton for supports
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BREAKING: Athabasca's East Hill without water after main break

BREAKING: Athabasca's East Hill without water after main break

Athabascans living in East Hill may be without water today while the town's public works crew works to repair a water main break effecting the area. The repair work is scheduled to be completed by 9 p.m. Dec.
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Long-time Westlock councillor Clem Fagnan remembered

Long-time Westlock councillor Clem Fagnan remembered

"Clem Fagnan was a community titan."
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Canada Post to start accepting commercial mail as it ramps up post-strike operations

Canada Post to start accepting commercial mail as it ramps up post-strike operations

Canada Post is set to start accepting commercial letters and parcels as it works to get back to normal operations following a month-long strike.
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Fort McMurray driver ordered to pay $800 in fines for speeding

Fort McMurray driver ordered to pay $800 in fines for speeding

Hillwei Fayad clocked at 173km/hr on Hwy 63
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DECEMBER 19 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

DECEMBER 19 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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Increased water and sewer rates for Athabasca residents in 2025

Increased water and sewer rates for Athabasca residents in 2025

Town councillors pass five per cent increase to water rates and higher distribution fees
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