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Baptiste Drive gets new name from Athabasca County

Baptiste Drive gets new name from Athabasca County

Range road north of Baptiste Lake long-time source of confusion for travellers, including first responders
Another first for Barrhead bobsledder

Another first for Barrhead bobsledder

Melissa Lotholz has her best result as a pilot at World Championships, finishing eighth with brakeman Leah Walkeden
Athabasca University's Bannock and a Movie returns

Athabasca University's Bannock and a Movie returns

Indigenous awareness initiative returns after five-year hiatus
MARCH 26 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

MARCH 26 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
A little slice of heaven at new church-turned-restaurant in Boyle

A little slice of heaven at new church-turned-restaurant in Boyle

How one Boyle staple preserved the legacy of another
Working group to explore unpaid oil and gas property tax problem

Working group to explore unpaid oil and gas property tax problem

Alberta’s government says it is putting together a working group with municipal leaders to find “potential solutions” to help municipalities collect millions owed in unpaid oil and gas property taxes.
Know GRO before you grow

Know GRO before you grow

Gateway Research Organization (GRO) , an applied research association based in Westlock, has been at the forefront of agricultural innovation since 1988.
Jed's spring forecast for 2025

Jed's spring forecast for 2025

Overall, Jed was about 85 per cent on the accuracy of his winter forecast - how will he do this spring?
U.S. tariffs on grocery goods leads to uncertainty for shoppers

U.S. tariffs on grocery goods leads to uncertainty for shoppers

The tariffs, initially set for Feb. 4, have been subject to multiple delays and revisions, creating uncertainty for consumers in small towns where food costs are already higher than in urban centres. The fluctuating tariff policies have made it challenging for local grocers to predict pricing trends, and residents are feeling the impact at the checkout.
WJS Canada rebrands as Taproot, celebrations hosted nationwide

WJS Canada rebrands as Taproot, celebrations hosted nationwide

Taproot Community Support Services, formerly WSJ, held their official rebrand launch party at their office in Westlock in February. Attendees watched videos describing the company’s revitalized vision with the same trusted support, followed by snacks, mingling, and an opportunity to have any questions answered.
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