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Two Canadian flags to fly at Barrhead's Memorial Park

Two Canadian flags to fly at Barrhead's Memorial Park

Council discuss what flags should fly at the town's Cenotaph following the introduction of the Neutral Space Bylaw
County of Barrhead MPC approves short-term rental property

County of Barrhead MPC approves short-term rental property

Duncan Road Lac La Nonne property is the first short-term rental approved under new land-use bylaw
Athabasca County drops mill rate 5 per cent following assessment rise

Athabasca County drops mill rate 5 per cent following assessment rise

Non-residential mill rate increased to 4:1 ratio as part of process
County of Barrhead councillors finalize new Golf Cart Pilot Project Bylaw

County of Barrhead councillors finalize new Golf Cart Pilot Project Bylaw

County of Barrhead residents who want to drive their golf carts on municipal roadways will soon be able to do so legally, as long as they adhere to stick to pre-selected roads and follow specific rules.
Thunderbirds football spring season kicks off

Thunderbirds football spring season kicks off

The R.F. Staples Thunderbirds junior football team kicked off their spring season with several games on the evening of May 15.
What role do power companies play in wildfire situations?

What role do power companies play in wildfire situations?

Athabasca County hears from Altalink about what the transmission company does when the worst happens
Community Futures pleads for support in annual review

Community Futures pleads for support in annual review

Woodlands County Council asked to to be conduits in the community
Killing cougar nets big fines for two hunters

Killing cougar nets big fines for two hunters

Hunters receive combined fines of $11,000 for shooting a male cougar in a management area
PHOTO GALLERY: Sunniebend 4-H Club highlights achievements

PHOTO GALLERY: Sunniebend 4-H Club highlights achievements

The Sunniebend 4-H Club came to the Westlock Agriculture Barn to show off their lambs, steers and what they've learned the past year.
Athabasca County upholds invoice for accidental fire

Athabasca County upholds invoice for accidental fire

Administrative investigation reveals regular procedure followed
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