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Barrhead crime stats on the decrease since about Christmas last year

Barrhead crime stats on the decrease since about Christmas last year

Cpl. Filipe Vicente attributes the lower property crime statistics to a few of the region's frequent offenders being in jail
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Man accused of setting trap for RCMP gets jail time on other charges

Man accused of setting trap for RCMP gets jail time on other charges

Cody King was handed 105 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to possession of property over $5,00 and two counts of mischief/damage to property.
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New 4-H funding still far from reality for Athabasca clubs

New 4-H funding still far from reality for Athabasca clubs

Athabasca leader Virginia Wasieczko says lots of question marks for increased funding from provincial and federal government
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NOVEMBER 29 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

NOVEMBER 29 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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Athabasca birders cheer for 2024 Christmas Bird Count

Athabasca birders cheer for 2024 Christmas Bird Count

Annual, international event gets ‘citizen scientists’ out into nature to help track birds across the globe
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Festival of Trees celebration to raise funds for charity

Festival of Trees celebration to raise funds for charity

A marvel of an evening that will delight and amaze ticket holders
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Westlock County playgrounds in need of safety upgrades: County

Westlock County playgrounds in need of safety upgrades: County

The free inspections were completed in August of 2024 and identified repairs needed for safety purposes. 
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Conservatives, Bloc to vote against Liberals’ GST relief bill

Conservatives, Bloc to vote against Liberals’ GST relief bill

The bill is expected to pass by the House of Commons with support from the NDP. It lifts federal sales tax on some goods from Dec. 14 to Feb. 15 and is expected to cost the treasury $1.6-billion
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Accused tells court 'strange' story but no evidence he's guilty: Judge

Accused tells court 'strange' story but no evidence he's guilty: Judge

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Westlock County looks at ways to save energy, reduce waste

Westlock County looks at ways to save energy, reduce waste

Westlock County’s new Municipal Energy Manager has hit the ground running with ideas on how to help the county save energy costs and reduce waste.
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