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Have you ever wondered what's in your bread?

Have you ever wondered what's in your bread?

Local grain farmer Otto Rottier starts 'mill your own flour' business
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U.S. tariffs, possible tax cuts expected to dominate Alberta budget

U.S. tariffs, possible tax cuts expected to dominate Alberta budget

The looming threat of U.S. tariffs along with a potential tax cut are expected to dominate Alberta's budget today.
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From law enforcement to courtroom; court hears of trauma from past career

From law enforcement to courtroom; court hears of trauma from past career

The man struggled with the trauma of his former high-stress career, court heard.
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FEBRUARY 27 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

FEBRUARY 27 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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County of Barrhead peace officer kept hopping

County of Barrhead peace officer kept hopping

Municipality may consider expanding its enforcement services adding another CPO after its lone officer opens 1,363 files in 2024
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'Dead children and youth are not red tape': Bill changes death investigation requirements

'Dead children and youth are not red tape': Bill changes death investigation requirements

A new bill aimed at cutting red tape would alter the requirement that Alberta’s Office of the Child and Youth Advocate investigate deaths of all youth who received government intervention services.
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Lac Saint Anne Métis community concerns over coal mine dismissed by AER

Lac Saint Anne Métis community concerns over coal mine dismissed by AER

Alberta Energy Regulator deems public hearing unnecessary for 68-hectare Coal Valley Mine expansion
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ATA raises concerns ahead of provincial budget

ATA raises concerns ahead of provincial budget

As Alberta prepares to unveil its new budget on Feb. 27, ATA says Albertans must remember the number $11.35 billion for education sector.
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County of Barrhead councillors approve land acquisition

County of Barrhead councillors approve land acquisition

Land needed so bridge on Range Road 44 near Misty Ridge Ski Hill and associated culvert can be replaced
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‘Just plant some damn trees’: County councillors have policy dust up

‘Just plant some damn trees’: County councillors have policy dust up

Dust control policy continues to split Athabasca County council with disagreements over who pays and how much they get
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