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Canada Post strike enters fourth week after union sends counter-proposals to mediator

Canada Post strike enters fourth week after union sends counter-proposals to mediator

Canada Post and the union representing more than 55,000 striking workers appeared closer to resuming negotiations as the strike entered its fourth week.
Westlock water challenges continue

Westlock water challenges continue

Some residents still having taste and odor issues
Barrhead's Senior Girls Volleyball team makes a big donation

Barrhead's Senior Girls Volleyball team makes a big donation

Dana Donkers and Mariam Greilach came up with this idea and the whole team got behind it.
DECEMBER 6 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

DECEMBER 6 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
18th conviction in 12 months for "revolving door" Athabasca offender

18th conviction in 12 months for "revolving door" Athabasca offender

Terrance Chalifoux in a tough spot says judge, but a lack of programs mean custody the only option for punishment
Over 100 sites in Alberta being looked at for water storage potential

Over 100 sites in Alberta being looked at for water storage potential

Government of Alberta Water Storage Review looking at potential sites for dams, reservoirs, or other infrastructure to increase water storage capacity
Pronouns in school bill passes third reading in Alberta legislature

Pronouns in school bill passes third reading in Alberta legislature

Parents will now have to opt-in for students to participate in sex-ed and schools need to notify parents if a student asks to use a different name or pronouns and obtain parental consent if the student is 15 or under.
Westlock man to stand trial on charges of sexually assaulting a minor

Westlock man to stand trial on charges of sexually assaulting a minor

Preliminary hearing held in Westlock Court of Justice on Nov. 27.
Crown seeks adult sentence for youth charged in Long Island Lake attack

Crown seeks adult sentence for youth charged in Long Island Lake attack

Crown Prosecutor Eric Mosley told Westlock Court of Justice on Dec. 4 that he is seeking an adult sentence for the youth if convicted.
Barrhead County gives late taxpayer a break

Barrhead County gives late taxpayer a break

County of Barrhead councillors split the difference and waive half the late property payment penalties given the error could have been by the municipality or the ratepayer
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