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Viersen cites Westlock, Barrhead food banks in House of Commons

Viersen cites Westlock, Barrhead food banks in House of Commons

Motion gives Prime Minister Trudeau five week time limit to meet with premiers
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Tiny homes highlight big loophole in Boyle’s land use bylaw

Tiny homes highlight big loophole in Boyle’s land use bylaw

Councillors grapple with ways to promote accessible housing without ruining existing property values
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$12K budget set for Westlock County tansy incentive program

$12K budget set for Westlock County tansy incentive program

2023 program saw county residents claim $11,863 in rebates
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Skills day aims to entice Barrhead students into medical careers

Skills day aims to entice Barrhead students into medical careers

RhPAP and BARC hold medical skills day at Barrhead healthcare centre
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Athabasca water line maintenance complete

Athabasca water line maintenance complete

Repairs originally slated for April 10 to 12 are finished, and water service to areas of 53 Street and 47 Ave restored
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Alberta wants final OK for federal funding agreements with municipalities

Alberta wants final OK for federal funding agreements with municipalities

Alberta’s government has introduced legislation requiring all federal funding agreements with provincial entities be approved by the province.
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Challenging but successful year for Gateway Research Organization

Challenging but successful year for Gateway Research Organization

"The tragic loss of our manager, Sandeep (Nain, killed in a car crash June 11, 2023 in Edmonton) is still felt daily in the office and at board meetings.”
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Buffalo Lake man caught in wrong house twice in two day span

Buffalo Lake man caught in wrong house twice in two day span

Gary Hawke, 59, to serve an 18-month suspended sentence after Crown and Justice agree act wasn't malicious
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APRIL 11 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

APRIL 11 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 man's battle with cancer began with an unusual symptom: the swelling of his left leg

Westlock man's battle with cancer began with an unusual symptom: the swelling of his left leg

"By suppertime ... it was so big I could hardly walk," says Loren Onyschuk
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