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It's official: the Barrhead Bombers are no more

It's official: the Barrhead Bombers are no more

CAJHL commissioner confirms the folding of the franchise, but remains hopeful the league will be back in Barrhead
Alberta premier reveals plans to transfer hospitals away from AHS

Alberta premier reveals plans to transfer hospitals away from AHS

Next phase of restructuring includes removing Alberta Health Services (AHS) as the operator of some hospitals and turning facilities over to other administrators like Catholic health care provider Covenant Health.
Alberta RCMP remind public not to stop in Jasper National Park

Alberta RCMP remind public not to stop in Jasper National Park

Police confirmed that several members of the public have been given warnings, but no charges have been laid as of Monday (Aug. 26).
Feds decision to end rail lockout a welcome one for local businesses

Feds decision to end rail lockout a welcome one for local businesses

Back-to-work push helps mitigate impacts of last week’s rail shutdown
Jasper Folk Music Festival cancelled amid wildfire recovery

Jasper Folk Music Festival cancelled amid wildfire recovery

The festival has messaged ticketholders to offer a refund, but ticketholders have the option to donate their ticket purchase to the Jasper Fire Caring Community Fund.
Woodlands County is recruiting for a new CAO

Woodlands County is recruiting for a new CAO

Woodlands County has had 2 interim people filling in for Gordon Frank since the end of May and now Frank has been removed from his position
Grassroots group meets in Westlock to discuss housing insecurity

Grassroots group meets in Westlock to discuss housing insecurity

Remembering Chuck Keller

Remembering Chuck Keller

Westlock residents, baseball community recall Keller’s lasting legacy
Staying safe in bear country

Staying safe in bear country

Bear activity will increase during the fall as bears put more effort into foraging and building up their fat reserves for the long winter hibernation period.
Man fined $6,000 for driving without insurance

Man fined $6,000 for driving without insurance

County of Barrhead traffic stop results in big fine
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