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RCMP recovered suspected methamphetamine and two bolt action rifles with prohibited magazines

Scheduled waste pickup has been postponed for village residents until Wednesday

Local authorities and political observers say it's unclear why this information is suddenly of interest to the province, and that the request seemingly has more to do with plays at sovereignty and enmity with Ottawa than advocacy for municipalities.

Town proceeds with regular compost burning

Barrhead property owners can expect a two per cent tax increase

Shelter catering to 50 per cent more clients than 2023

Schools remain open to accept students

The province has issued notices in the past for other weather-related events such as tornadoes, but this was the first time that an alert was issued asking people to reduce energy consumption

Record-setting temperatures in Western Canada caused an unprecedented demand for electricity in Alberta

The emergency alert was issued at 6:45 p.m. as Alberta faces the coldest weather it has seen in decades.