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Free permit allows you to cut your own Christmas tree in Alberta

Free permit allows you to cut your own Christmas tree in Alberta

A Personal Use Forest Products Permit (PUFPP) allows up to three trees to be harvested from designated areas on Crown land.
Setting a shoebox record for the fifth straight year

Setting a shoebox record for the fifth straight year

Barrhead area residents donate over 1,200 shoeboxes to Operation Christmas Child
City bees smarter than country ones, finds study

City bees smarter than country ones, finds study

Bigger brains needed for urban living when it comes to bees
Tri-River Health Neighbourhood seeks input from Boyle

Tri-River Health Neighbourhood seeks input from Boyle

Representatives presented the ask for members to village councillors
Christmas tree shortage not as great as feared says Alberta supplier

Christmas tree shortage not as great as feared says Alberta supplier

Owner of Mountain View Christmas Trees says it's best to shop early to get the perfect tree this Christmas.
County approves cash for snowmaking

County approves cash for snowmaking

County of Barrhead councillors debate whether to help fund a ski hill make snow
Cram-A-Cruiser brings in nearly 400 lbs of food donations

Cram-A-Cruiser brings in nearly 400 lbs of food donations

Westlock County enforcement services collected donations outside Sobeys Nov. 24
Power in Numbers: How small communities can deal with big business

Power in Numbers: How small communities can deal with big business

Nov. 23 Science Outreach talk highlights how small communities can successfully oppose environmentally risky projects
High likelihood of active northern lights around Alberta tonight

High likelihood of active northern lights around Alberta tonight

There is a high possibility of seeing the northern lights tonight.
EPC’s Little Women a heartwarming opening to Christmas

EPC’s Little Women a heartwarming opening to Christmas

ATHABASCA – After months of hard work, the 14-student cast of Edwin Parr Composite School’s Little Women senior high theatre production can have a breather, confident they put on a strong show. The cast started with three plays Nov. 30