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Thunder Lake wastewater lagoon expected to reopen in early July

Thunder Lake wastewater lagoon expected to reopen in early July

It is not an emergency if the municipality has to do a release every year, says public works manager on Dunstable lagoon capacity issue
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Town of Westlock updates social media use policy for volunteers, contractors and employees

Town of Westlock updates social media use policy for volunteers, contractors and employees

Amended policy passed at June 10 council meeting
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Four-year-old property assessment appeal resolved in favour of Athabasca County

Four-year-old property assessment appeal resolved in favour of Athabasca County

Review board upheld $1.5 million jump in assessment valuation for Bison Ridge subdivision after two prior decisions to assess as farmland
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JUNE 28 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

JUNE 28 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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Residents raise concerns over animal ownership bylaw at county open houses

Residents raise concerns over animal ownership bylaw at county open houses

County urging residents to fill out survey to help shape recreation master plan
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Westlock moving forward with first accessible, inclusive playground

Westlock moving forward with first accessible, inclusive playground

Town aims to secure sponsorship in 2024, will build playground in 2025
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Alberta announces final numbers for fiscal year, including $4.3B surplus

Alberta announces final numbers for fiscal year, including $4.3B surplus

Finance Minister Nate Horner says Alberta took in almost $75 billion in the 2023-24 fiscal year, powered by more than $19 billion from non-renewable resources and a higher tax take due to more people moving to the province.
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Athabasca University Convocations return celebrated by staff, grads, and community

Athabasca University Convocations return celebrated by staff, grads, and community

Two thousand grads and guests visited Athabasca over two-day ceremony
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Westlock RCMP warn of scammers spoofing detachment phone number

Westlock RCMP warn of scammers spoofing detachment phone number

Scammers typically claim to be with RCMP and request payment in the form of Bitcoin or gift cards
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Barrhead Freson Bros. closes pharmacy

Barrhead Freson Bros. closes pharmacy

Anderson Pharmacy within Freson Bros Supermarket has shutdown permanently
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