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Healthcare workers, teachers protest in support of public systems

Healthcare workers, teachers protest in support of public systems

About 25 to 30 members of local unions demonstrated on Jan. 22 along 49th Street between the Barrhead Healthcare Centre and Freson Bros.
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Changes ahead for Boyle Santas Anonymous

Changes ahead for Boyle Santas Anonymous

Group has big plans for the upcoming year, but needs to find a new home
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Barrhead Swim Club brings home the hardware

Barrhead Swim Club brings home the hardware

Five swimmers bring home a dozen medals from Penguin Swimming’s second sprint race of the season
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Pembina Hills ward review presents three options

Pembina Hills ward review presents three options

Survey available on the division’s website until Feb. 10
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More special education students graduating

More special education students graduating

Student Services Assurance Report delivered to Pembina Hills trustees Jan. 15
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Upgrades planned for firefighter training facility

Upgrades planned for firefighter training facility

Westlock firefighters can train to a minimum Level I certification locally, but scenarios are limited
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Twenty-seven people nabbed for driving offences in Grassland Jan. 23

Twenty-seven people nabbed for driving offences in Grassland Jan. 23

Of those ticketed, 18 face distracted driving charges
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Seclusion rooms used sparingly in Pembina Hills

Seclusion rooms used sparingly in Pembina Hills

Seclusion rooms were utilized six times in four months across the school division
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Hearts for troops

Hearts for troops

Local home-based business made Valentine’s Day cards for service members
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Breast cancer screening tests go mobile

Breast cancer screening tests go mobile

Women can visit the mobile units in Athabasca, Barrhead and Westlock
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