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Versatile Choir calls out for singers and a pianist

Versatile Choir calls out for singers and a pianist

Singers wanted for the Versatile Choir starting in September. They are also looking for a pianist
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AUGUST 18 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

AUGUST 18 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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Town of Barrhead council approves ag society grant

Town of Barrhead council approves ag society grant

Grant to be used to rent Barrhead Curling Rink to host trade show during the WRA finals
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Alberta RCMP reminds new drivers to remain cautious

Alberta RCMP reminds new drivers to remain cautious

Due to their age and inexperience, young and new drivers are more likely to be involved in injury and fatal collisions, according to the Alberta RCMP.
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Mom pleads guilty to assaulting two kids with wooden spoon

Mom pleads guilty to assaulting two kids with wooden spoon

Court heard she used excessive force when hitting her two young children.
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Jasper Wildfire Complex now classified as 'being held'

Jasper Wildfire Complex now classified as 'being held'

Jonathan Large, incident commander with Parks Canada, said “being held” means the 33,000-hectare fire isn’t expected to spread in any priority areas.
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Jasper's burnt landscape could take more than a century to recover: wildfire expert

Jasper's burnt landscape could take more than a century to recover: wildfire expert

It could take more than a century for the freshly burned forest in Jasper National Park to regenerate into its previous postcard-perfect form, a wildfire expert says.
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Property crime down, but break and enters up from April to June

Property crime down, but break and enters up from April to June

RCMP present stats and priorities to Athabasca town councillors
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GALLERY: Blue Heron Rodeo and Fair

GALLERY: Blue Heron Rodeo and Fair

GALLERY - The Blue Heron Rodeo and Fair flooded Barrhead with an extravaganza of events and activities to entertain everyone who attended.
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AUGUST 17 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

AUGUST 17 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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