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Spike in insurance hits bus drivers hard

Spike in insurance hits bus drivers hard

Smaller contractors see up to 350 per cent jump
Commission chair foresees “considerable” increase in water rates

Commission chair foresees “considerable” increase in water rates

Dave Pacholok provided an update on intake project and commission’s financial future to Athabasca town council
Westlock County looking to rebuild website

Westlock County looking to rebuild website

Reeve said using the current website can be “pretty painful”
Splane leaves council to focus on the next generation

Splane leaves council to focus on the next generation

After 20 years, Doris Splane looks forward to more time with her family
For the love of country

For the love of country

Barrhead Canadian Armed Forces veteran recounts his military career, saying it is important to remember that the sacrifices those who have served and those who are still in uniform are prepared to make because of their love of Canada
Local biologist part of half-century-long eagle study

Local biologist part of half-century-long eagle study

Dr. Elston Dzus enraptures audience with raptor presentation
New Staff Sgt. brings new numbers for new town council

New Staff Sgt. brings new numbers for new town council

Athabasca RCMP detachment crime stats trending down in second quarter
Nov. 2 accident would not trigger review of hauling route, says transportation minister

Nov. 2 accident would not trigger review of hauling route, says transportation minister

Accident occurred along provincial highways, so it does not fall within Town of Barrhead’s jurisdiction
Outdoor ceremony planned for Remembrance Day

Outdoor ceremony planned for Remembrance Day

COVID restrictions limit honouring veterans for second year
Westlock-area Remembrance Day ceremonies are set

Westlock-area Remembrance Day ceremonies are set

All Nov. 11 services will be held outdoors
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