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What to expect at this year’s Malanka celebration

What to expect at this year’s Malanka celebration

“The fact [the event] falls on a traditional Ukrainian New Year’s Eve is…it’s kind of like the stars aligned.”
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Woodlands County seeks ways to protect transfer stations from vandalism

Woodlands County seeks ways to protect transfer stations from vandalism

Woodlands County admin staff suggest making waste transfer stations more visible by reducing the number of trees
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Barrhead County gives $17K in property tax incentives

Barrhead County gives $17K in property tax incentives

More county businesses are taking advantage of the Non-Residential Tax Incentive Bylaw
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LEXI FREEHILL: Cooking lessons

LEXI FREEHILL: Cooking lessons

As we come out of the food- and drink-filled annual limbo that is the week-long stretch between Christmas and New Years, it’s hard to believe the first week of 2024 is already behind us. And if your holiday break involved reading our Dec.
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Lac Ste. Anne County settles lawsuit over Sangudo office building

Lac Ste. Anne County settles lawsuit over Sangudo office building

Councillors decided to accept recommendation of arbitrator and legal team for $8.5 million
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2023 was a sweet year for Alberta honey producers

2023 was a sweet year for Alberta honey producers

After a few years of exceptionally bad colony losses, beekeepers in Alberta see signs of improvement.
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Year in Review: Athabasca County

Year in Review: Athabasca County

Reeve Brian Hall reflects on the milestones of 2023, and the forces driving the county's forward momentum: it's people
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Alberta municipalities need to brace for drought/water shortages in 2024: Environment Minister

Alberta municipalities need to brace for drought/water shortages in 2024: Environment Minister

"In order to be fully prepared for a severe drought, municipal leaders throughout Alberta will need to take action,” Schulz.
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Barrhead County 2024 trade show depends on grant

Barrhead County 2024 trade show depends on grant

County of Barrhead councillors instruct admin to apply for $40,000 SCOP grant to host economic tradeshow
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WESTLOCK BYLELECTION 2024 PROFILES: Alair Plett

WESTLOCK BYLELECTION 2024 PROFILES: Alair Plett

After moving to Westlock in January 2023, Alair Plett wants to be a voice for the community and make changes to better the town.
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