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Brian Coleman won’t seek re-election

Brian Coleman won’t seek re-election

First elected in 2017, Div. 4 Westlock County councillor wants to spend more time with his family
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BREAKING NEWS – Accident on East Hill expect delays

BREAKING NEWS – Accident on East Hill expect delays

ATHABASCA – The north side of Highway 55 on what is referred to as the East Hill in Athabasca was the scene of a roll over. Use caution travelling east up the hill and expect delays going west down the hill.
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Barrhead and District FCSS looks to resume full programming come the fall

Barrhead and District FCSS looks to resume full programming come the fall

One of new FCSS executive director Karen Gariepy’s priorities is to bolster staff ESS training
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One final service at the Westlock United Church

One final service at the Westlock United Church

Former church has been the home of Kerri’s Café and Bakery for the past year
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High vaccine rollout prompts Alberta Health to loosen isolation requirements, scale back testing

High vaccine rollout prompts Alberta Health to loosen isolation requirements, scale back testing

65 per cent of Albertans fully vaccinated against coronavirus as of July 30
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Provincial ministers and local MLA pay visit to Westlock stormwater project

Provincial ministers and local MLA pay visit to Westlock stormwater project

Ministers and mayor laud $4-million-plus project slated to be finished this fall
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Farmers’ Market has doubled in size

Following COVID-19, the number of vendors and customers attending the Saturday market has increased substantially 
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MLA still awaiting word on re-opening of Alberta Supports offices

MLA still awaiting word on re-opening of Alberta Supports offices

Offices provincewide have been closed to in-person traffic for over a year due to the pandemic
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County of Barrhead to enter into agreement with Axiom Oil and Gas

County of Barrhead to enter into agreement with Axiom Oil and Gas

Oil company to shutter an oil and gas well site at Kiel Industrial Park
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More tickets coming for distracted drivers, speeders and no seatbelts

Town gets behind campaign to get CPOs RCMP radio access 
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