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Boyle man in custody after approaching RCMP detachment with axe

Boyle man in custody after approaching RCMP detachment with axe

Sgt. Dennis Properzi said though the Tuesday morning incident unexpected, officers were prepared
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Report shows Alberta tax revenue from renewables up 92 per cent

Report shows Alberta tax revenue from renewables up 92 per cent

Wind and solar projects will generate $54 million for municipalities this year, according to Business Renewables Centre-Canada
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Pembina West Co-op chalk decorating draws 45 young artists

Pembina West Co-op chalk decorating draws 45 young artists

The 2024 Pembina West Co-op Chalk Decorating event had 45 talented young artists share their creativity in chalk on August 8
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Jasper schools will need deep clean before students can return

Jasper schools will need deep clean before students can return

A deep clean means that everything in both buildings must be washed with soap and water, and computers and technology will get an ultraviolet wipe.
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Community-run Edmonton Elks being sold to private owner Larry Thompson

Community-run Edmonton Elks being sold to private owner Larry Thompson

Larry Thompson is the new private owner of the Edmonton Elks. A CFL source requesting anonymity said the former owner of Thompson Brothers Construction, will become the franchise’s new owner.
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New electronic recycling fees coming to Alberta next April

New electronic recycling fees coming to Alberta next April

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Minister Rebecca Schulz announced Aug. 13 that the province would add about 500 items to its electronics recycling program as of next April.
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SMOKE: Air quality alerts issued for Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock

SMOKE: Air quality alerts issued for Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock

High to moderate health risks due to wildfire smoke in three regions
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Town of Westlock lowers flags to honour men killed in line of duty

Town of Westlock lowers flags to honour men killed in line of duty

Honouring the lives of Morgan Kitchen and Colin Hough
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Climate change made Jasper fire weather more likely, analysts say

Climate change made Jasper fire weather more likely, analysts say

Sustained above-average temperatures in Jasper in the week before the wildfires started were at least twice as likely because of climate change, according to Climate Central.
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AUGUST 14 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

AUGUST 14 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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