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Accessibility advocates 'extremely disheartened' by Barrhead crosswalk vote

Accessibility advocates 'extremely disheartened' by Barrhead crosswalk vote

Criss Schaffrick says loss of crosswalk a blow for Barrhead's disabled population who felt a sense of ownership over province's first-ever disability flag crosswalk
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The Forge of Remembering: Bertrand Bickersteth on the lost history of black cowboys in Alberta

The Forge of Remembering: Bertrand Bickersteth on the lost history of black cowboys in Alberta

Athabasca University’s newest writer in residence sheds poetic light on pain of the past and present
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Town of Barrhead responds to Neutral Space Bylaw vote

Town of Barrhead responds to Neutral Space Bylaw vote

Bylaw passed in Barrhead
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SNEAK PEEK: Delegations, water and sewer rates, and tax breaks on Athabasca Town Council’s Dec. 3 agenda

SNEAK PEEK: Delegations, water and sewer rates, and tax breaks on Athabasca Town Council’s Dec. 3 agenda

A local organizations update, increases to utility fees, and answer to October request slated for Tuesday evening meeting
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DECEMBER 3 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

DECEMBER 3 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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BREAKING: Barrhead residents vote to ban Pride and decorative crosswalks, flags

BREAKING: Barrhead residents vote to ban Pride and decorative crosswalks, flags

Some 57 per cent of residents voted in favour of enacting the bylaw that will ban decorative crosswalks and a variety of flags
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Athabasca’s community standards bylaw draws ridicule from United Church

Athabasca’s community standards bylaw draws ridicule from United Church

Minister Monica Rosborough pokes fun at Athabasca’s omnibus bill that, among other things, requires kids get permission to play hopscotch
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No injuries reported in early morning Swan Hills home explosion

No injuries reported in early morning Swan Hills home explosion

RCMP state a gas leak is the suspected cause of the explosion of the unoccupied home
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Albertans looking at lower methane munchies for cows

Albertans looking at lower methane munchies for cows

Feed additives could clean up cow burps
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Luxury wedding resort moves from yurts to cabins

Luxury wedding resort moves from yurts to cabins

County of Barrhead MPC approves wedding venue expansion
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