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Trudeau and Smith hint at compromise over federal pharmacare proposal

Trudeau and Smith hint at compromise over federal pharmacare proposal

Both sides hinted they may be able to negotiate a compromise over drug coverage, similar to how Alberta and Ottawa came to an agreement on daycare funding
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Barrhead Victim Services vows to continue to the end

Barrhead Victim Services vows to continue to the end

Switch to amalgamate rural community VSUs to large regional boards to happen by the end of September
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ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and road cams

ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and road cams

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
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Athabasca says no to parties in town politics

Athabasca says no to parties in town politics

ABMuni advocacy campaign warns of increased polarization
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Alberta introduces ankle bracelet monitoring for high-risk offenders

Alberta introduces ankle bracelet monitoring for high-risk offenders

Individuals subject to a court-ordered electronic monitoring condition will be required to wear a Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking device.
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Alberta provincial police force bill introduced, not replacing RCMP for now

Alberta provincial police force bill introduced, not replacing RCMP for now

Asked by reporters if establishing this new police agency lays the groundwork for having a police force capable of replacing the RCMP, Ellis said the government needs to be “prepared for every scenario.”
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Village of Boyle and Portage College formalize collaboration

Village of Boyle and Portage College formalize collaboration

Memorandum of Understanding signed to promote expansion of opportunities for workers and students
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Barrhead fire department handles record number of calls

Barrhead fire department handles record number of calls

Medical assist and wildfire responses help Barrhead Regional Fire Services smash old record by more than 100 calls
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St. Mary Sharks end season with two nailbiters

St. Mary Sharks end season with two nailbiters

Senior boys earn silver at 1A North Central Zones in Westlock on March 8-9
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Gallery: Celebrating International Women's Day

Gallery: Celebrating International Women's Day

An evening of tea, candlelit yoga and local shopping was organized by Katy Thomas in Athabasca this International Women's Day
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