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Buyer beware: porch piracy set to ramp up with holiday season fast approaching

Buyer beware: porch piracy set to ramp up with holiday season fast approaching

You've been tracking your online shopping haul for days. It's finally the day your package is set to arrive at your doorstep. But when you get home in the evening, the package is not there.
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New fire services bylaw ready for Athabasca County councillors

New fire services bylaw ready for Athabasca County councillors

First reading of bylaw expected at Nov. 30 meeting
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Potential voter ID changes a "solution in search of a problem": political scientist

Potential voter ID changes a "solution in search of a problem": political scientist

Potential changes to identification requirements in Alberta’s Local Authority Election Act could hurt voter turnout and prevent disadvantaged groups from participating in elections, experts and advocates warn.
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R.F. Staples girls place seventh at 3A provincials

R.F. Staples girls place seventh at 3A provincials

Senior girls had qualified for provincials by winning North Central Zones on Nov. 17-18
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The Last of Us had huge economic impact for Alberta: report

The Last of Us had huge economic impact for Alberta: report

The largest television series ever filmed in Canada, HBO spent $141 million on show filmed partly in Okotoks, Foothills, High River
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Athabasca County presses reset button on snow removal

Athabasca County presses reset button on snow removal

Current policy to remain in place for winter, with new pilot program for the differently abled set for discussion Nov. 30
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SNEAK PEEK: County councillors to address funding request, budget timeline, and draft bylaws

SNEAK PEEK: County councillors to address funding request, budget timeline, and draft bylaws

Councillors will hear from Teen Centre, review code of conduct changes during Nov. 30 meeting
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Swan Hills man sentenced for assault with vacuum cleaner

Swan Hills man sentenced for assault with vacuum cleaner

Justice says next time man may not be as fortunate
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Google to pay $100M a year to Canadian news publishers in deal with Ottawa

Google to pay $100M a year to Canadian news publishers in deal with Ottawa

Ottawa has agreed to set a $100-million yearly cap on payments that Google will be required to make to media companies when the government's controversial online news legislation takes effect at the end of the year.
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Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) results mixed for Pembina Hills students

Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) results mixed for Pembina Hills students

Local Grade 6 and 9 students scoring over four percentage points below provincial average in five subjects
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