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Taking a second look at firefighter pay schedule policy

Taking a second look at firefighter pay schedule policy

Differences in policy interpretation causes County of Barrhead counillors to revisit firefighter pay schedule
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Alberta mother fights for increased awareness on fentanyl poisoning

Alberta mother fights for increased awareness on fentanyl poisoning

An Alberta mother keeps up the fight to raise awareness about opioid toxicity poisonings as the death toll continues to rise in across Canada. 
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Boyle councillors vocal over upcoming CIBC closure

Boyle councillors vocal over upcoming CIBC closure

BOYLE – Boyle residents are going to find themselves short a bank in the coming year, after the local CIBC branch announced it would be closing their doors May 2024. During their Dec.
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Five per cent increase to water rates approved by Athabasca councillors

Five per cent increase to water rates approved by Athabasca councillors

Councillors appointed members at large to the Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development appeal board, review letter of concern
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Canada middle of the pack for child poverty among rich nations

Canada middle of the pack for child poverty among rich nations

In Alberta, 16 per cent of children are living in poverty
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Possible grenade causes temporary evacuation at Westlock Healthcare Centre

Possible grenade causes temporary evacuation at Westlock Healthcare Centre

RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) consulted and determined item was a butane lighter
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Athabasca RCMP hoping ‘digital surveillance map’ helps catch criminals

Athabasca RCMP hoping ‘digital surveillance map’ helps catch criminals

CAPTURE program maps surveillance cameras in region for use in investigations
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How bad does a municipal council in Alberta have to be to get fired?

How bad does a municipal council in Alberta have to be to get fired?

Province's dismissal of City of Chestermere mayor, councillors is not without precedent
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Barrhead Regional Fires Services third quarter stats

Barrhead Regional Fires Services third quarter stats

Medical assistance calls top list of Barrhead firefighter responses in quarter three
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BREAKING: Westlock Healthcare Centre temporarily evacuated

BREAKING: Westlock Healthcare Centre temporarily evacuated

The evacuation lasted about 15 to 20 minutes before people were allowed back into the facility
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