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County of Barrhead councillors hope a new document will help clarify misconceptions about proposed land-use bylaw

WESTLOCK — Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock MLA Glenn van Dijken was the opening speaker at a meeting on the Alberta Pension Plan (APP) in Westlock last week organized by a group advocating for Alberta's independence.

Presentations to come from Athabasca Trails reps, Athabasca University

Words Work Literacy Society shortfall caught somewhere between provincial and local government’s responsibility

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

With nearly 45,000 kilometres of active railway tracks and roughly 40,000 railway crossings from coast to coast, many Canadians encounter trains daily. That’s especially true in rural areas, where many farms are located near railway tracks.

Damage to structure appears extensive

B.C.-based artist Jack Garton and the Dream Band brought a blend rockabilly, doo-wop, and surf rock to the stage at the Nancy Appleby Theatre March 9

The former Calgary mayor discussed how his urban experience will handle rural issues.

It’s often said that farmers will stop at nothing to get the work done. But the long days, strenuous manual labour, and constant challenges that come with farming can easily take a physical and mental toll.