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'It's good to know where you come from': Amber Valley celebrates Black History Month

'It's good to know where you come from': Amber Valley celebrates Black History Month

The history of the largest, longest-lasting, and northernmost Black settlement in Alberta was celebrated by locals and the Royal Canadian Mint in honour of Black History Month
Alberta budget 2024: Vaping, tobacco and electric vehicle taxes

Alberta budget 2024: Vaping, tobacco and electric vehicle taxes

Alberta is introducing new taxes in the provincial budget, with vaping, tobacco, and electric vehicles getting dinged.
Alberta Budget 2024: Health spending climbs to $26 billion, 4.4% increase

Alberta Budget 2024: Health spending climbs to $26 billion, 4.4% increase

With an eye on "refocusing Alberta's health care system," Alberta's 2024 budget adds $1.1 billion in health spending
Resource guide gets funding boost from county

Resource guide gets funding boost from county

County of Barrhead approves $1,000 donation to off-set cost of community group publishing community recreation and activity program guide
Boyle has fewer power interruptions than average community: Fortis

Boyle has fewer power interruptions than average community: Fortis

Fortis employee lights council room up during 30-minute presentation
Did Reddit year-end recaps expose Russian interference in Alberta?

Did Reddit year-end recaps expose Russian interference in Alberta?

Online anti-LGBTQ+ harassment and engaging with small communities are documented foreign interference tactics, but they have so far not been observed in Canada.
R.F. Staples Thunder Alliance GSA speaks out after plebiscite results

R.F. Staples Thunder Alliance GSA speaks out after plebiscite results

Students vow to continue to fight for inclusion
Misty Ridge Ski Hill Society asks county for financial assistance

Misty Ridge Ski Hill Society asks county for financial assistance

Ski hill president and vice-president ask County of Barrhead for annual operational funding
R.F. Staples T-Birds win senior girls' basketball tournament

R.F. Staples T-Birds win senior girls' basketball tournament

BCHS Gryphons earn bronze at Westlock tournament Feb. 23-24
Oil and gas companies owe $250M in taxes to Alberta's rural municipalities

Oil and gas companies owe $250M in taxes to Alberta's rural municipalities

Oil and gas companies operating in rural Alberta municipalities now owe more than $252 million in unpaid municipal property taxes
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