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'Like a jail': A disability can make rural Alberta unliveable

'Like a jail': A disability can make rural Alberta unliveable

Fifty-nine per cent of Albertans with disabilities reported barriers to accessibility in public spaces, according to Statistics Canada.
Westlock RCMP encourage drivers to practice headlight etiquette in poor weather conditions

Westlock RCMP encourage drivers to practice headlight etiquette in poor weather conditions

Proper headlight etiquette is essential for keeping everyone safe on the roads
Westlock FCSS programs help local families in need during Christmas

Westlock FCSS programs help local families in need during Christmas

As the holiday season approaches, two key FCSS programs are stepping up to support local families.
Expect delays in Boyle area this week as super-heavy truck moves north

Expect delays in Boyle area this week as super-heavy truck moves north

490,000 kg truck load overnighting in village Wednesday before continuing towards Fort McMurray
New Barrhead committee looks to improve access to emergency housing supports

New Barrhead committee looks to improve access to emergency housing supports

Lack of available housing forcing Barrhead housing insecure residents to look at other communities
Barrhead sets sixth straight record for Operation Christmas Child giving

Barrhead sets sixth straight record for Operation Christmas Child giving

Community surpasses the number of shoe boxes they send to children in need for the sixth straight year despite the move to online donations
DECEMBER 10 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

DECEMBER 10 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
Record number of school bus 'fly-bys' reported by Pembina Hills

Record number of school bus 'fly-bys' reported by Pembina Hills

Pembina Hills School Division say 'fly-bys' have increased substantially in 2024
Athabasca judge tells man with ‘unenviable’ record to take responsibility

Athabasca judge tells man with ‘unenviable’ record to take responsibility

Robert Lysohirka lands 68-day sentence for two separate incidents involving stolen vehicles
Future Barrhead Rural Renewal Stream employees could get a pay bump

Future Barrhead Rural Renewal Stream employees could get a pay bump

County of Barrhead councillors set $20 an hour as the minimum successful candidates could be paid under the program
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