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Ripple Connection renovations scheduled to start in February

Ripple Connection renovations scheduled to start in February

Two donations will allow centre to begin expansion project
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Barrhead family violence prevention program on the bubble

Barrhead family violence prevention program on the bubble

FCSS executive director says the Thrive program will not be renewed after its current funding runs out unless a new funding source is found
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Indigenous Australian hockey team travels to Calling Lake

Indigenous Australian hockey team travels to Calling Lake

Jan. 13 event a once-in-a-lifetime cultural exchange tour for both communities
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Drive-thru incident earns year in jail

Drive-thru incident earns year in jail

Damian Devon Thomas, 25, has been in custody since June 14
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Semi hits the ditch north of Wandering River

Semi hits the ditch north of Wandering River

Boyle RCMP say snowy and windy weather factored in Jan. 8 single-vehicle accident
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More bus route cancellations and delays possible without additional spare drivers

More bus route cancellations and delays possible without additional spare drivers

Eleven Westlock and Barrhead-area routes cancelled Jan. 13 due to the cold
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Keep your home secure when taking a winter vacation

Keep your home secure when taking a winter vacation

Installing timers on lights just one of the tips being offered by the RCMP
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Fairies, foxes and the Sun King

Fairies, foxes and the Sun King

Fifth-annual Lantern Walk held Jan. 3-4 in Westlock
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Colinton Fire Department members recognized

Colinton Fire Department members recognized

Four members have 81combined years of fire and rescue experience
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Vaping getting a bad reputation

Vaping getting a bad reputation

Founder of vaping advocacy and education website says poor reputation is the result of incomplete or false information
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