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Former Westlock family doctor suspended from practising

Former Westlock family doctor suspended from practising

Investigators found instances of unprofessional conduct including invasive exams and improper medical equipment storage.
Grand Union clean-up restarted

Grand Union clean-up restarted

ATHABASCA — Clean up at the site of the former Grand Union Hotel has begun once again
Manola water flushing caused discolouration: County

Manola water flushing caused discolouration: County

Due to low chlorine levels in the Town of Barrhead's water supply, the County of Barrhead has had to flush Manola's regional water line over multiple days starting Nov. 11. Infrastructure director Ken Hove told councillors during their Dec.
Multiple snowplows broken in Barrhead, leading county to rent machines

Multiple snowplows broken in Barrhead, leading county to rent machines

Snowplow mechanical issues cause County of Barrhead to rent unit from the city
Westlock County proposes $21.1M operating budget for 2025

Westlock County proposes $21.1M operating budget for 2025

Council met Dec. 2 and 3 to go over the draft operating budget.
Police payment freeze welcomed — but then what?

Police payment freeze welcomed — but then what?

Kara Westerlund, Rural Municipalities of Alberta president, welcomes a payment hike freeze for RCMP services in rural municipalities. But the organization sees no clear, effective and affordable path forward for policing RMA’s 69 counties and municipal districts.
County of Barrhead considering cleaning Camp Creek general store site

County of Barrhead considering cleaning Camp Creek general store site

Land ownership may prevent municipality from performing mowing on old Camp Creek general store property
DECEMBER 11 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

DECEMBER 11 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
'My faith in humanity has been affected': Westlock road rage victim

'My faith in humanity has been affected': Westlock road rage victim

A 29-year-old man faced the consequences of a violent road rage attack that left a man with a broken nose.
Athabasca RCMP recover stolen vehicle in Slave Lake

Athabasca RCMP recover stolen vehicle in Slave Lake

Flight from police ended after suspect crashed truck into grader
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