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MAY 1 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

MAY 1 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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Westlock County CAO to join provincial working group developing strategy for wildfire management

Westlock County CAO to join provincial working group developing strategy for wildfire management

Councillors also pass motion proclaiming May 5-11 as Emergency Preparedness Week
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Whitecourt RCMP locate vehicle stolen from Didsbury two years ago

Whitecourt RCMP locate vehicle stolen from Didsbury two years ago

Calgary woman stopped for not wearing a seatbelt found driving car stolen two years ago in Didsbury.
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Town of Westlock holding the line on tax rates in 2024

Town of Westlock holding the line on tax rates in 2024

No tax rate increase for both residential and non-residential residents
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Thorhild 4-H District report

Thorhild 4-H District report

The Thorhild 4-H District welcomed a new club this year. The district now consists of the New Brook 4-H Club, Radway 4-H Club (currently on a hiatus for the year) as well as the Bon Accord 4-H Club.
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Barrhead Town council adds to twinning committee

Barrhead Town council adds to twinning committee

Town of Barrhead councillors approved the appointment of Dennis Wilkins to the twinning committee as a member at large at their April 23 meeting.
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Barrhead Town council proclaims Disability Services Professional Appreciation Week

Barrhead Town council proclaims Disability Services Professional Appreciation Week

Proclamations Councillors also approved two proclamation requests, the first from the Alberta Disabilities Workers Association (ADWA) to declare May 20 to 26, 2024, as Alberta Disability Services Professional Appreciation Week.
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'Threat to democracy': Alberta Municipalities says Bill 20 sets dangerous precedent

'Threat to democracy': Alberta Municipalities says Bill 20 sets dangerous precedent

The changes proposed in Alberta's Bill 20 have already created an atmosphere of silence and fear among municipal leaders, and will "fundamentally redraw the blueprint of our local democracy" if implemented, says Alberta Municipalities President Tyler Gandam.
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Snow, rain to continue in Athabasca area

Snow, rain to continue in Athabasca area

Up to four cm in snow, 10 mm in rain expected today
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Pembina Hills’ satisfaction survey shows big dip in parent participation, satisfaction with discipline

Pembina Hills’ satisfaction survey shows big dip in parent participation, satisfaction with discipline

Annual survey conducted amongst staff, students and parents around the end of January to early February
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