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Cementing in budget for new park amenity

Cementing in budget for new park amenity

Town of Barrhead councillors approve more than $50,000 expenditure for a basketball court for Lions Park
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First RCMP town hall in years draws more than 50 residents

First RCMP town hall in years draws more than 50 residents

Westlock RCMP share information, programs, and crime stats at Feb. 1 event
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Alberta fire chiefs call for provincial wildfire strategy

Alberta fire chiefs call for provincial wildfire strategy

The Alberta Fire Chiefs Association said there is "significant concern" about upcoming wildfire season in an open letter to the Alberta government.
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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 River flowing right along despite provincial drought

Athabasca River flowing right along despite provincial drought

Athabasca largely unaffected by severe conditions in south-central part of province
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Environment Canada issues dense fog warning for parts of Alberta

Environment Canada issues dense fog warning for parts of Alberta

Drivers warned to slow down, watch for tail lights
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WATCH: Westlock students and parents hold walkout to protest premier Smith’s parental rights policy

WATCH: Westlock students and parents hold walkout to protest premier Smith’s parental rights policy

About 30 participants rallied in front of the Heritage Building Feb. 7
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Westlock County applies for transit study grant

Westlock County applies for transit study grant

No appetite from council to run own transit service
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Breach of conditions lands man 60 days in jail

Breach of conditions lands man 60 days in jail

Due to time in custody, it is time served
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Westlock County writes off provincial back taxes

Westlock County writes off provincial back taxes

$29K for Black Bear Grazing Reserve from 2019-2021 not recoverable, says staff
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