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Albertans among those least favourable to legal cannabis, says poll

Survey finds Alberta residents second least supportive of legal marijuana after B.C.

Oct 27, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >

Launch of Clean Energy Improvement Program slated for Oct. 31

New program offers low-interest loans, paid back through property taxes, for energy-efficient retrofits and renewable energy upgrades

Oct 27, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Doug Drozd returns as reeve for seventh straight year

County of Barrhead organizational meeting nets status quo

Oct 26, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Halloween events on tap in Westlock area

Six days left until Halloween

Oct 26, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Wildfire season ends for Alberta, but some fires still burning

2023 was one of Alberta's wildest wildfire seasons in many respects.

Oct 26, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Westlock doctor lauds health report

Province taking immediate action to improve primary care

Oct 25, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Bank of Canada holds rates at 5 per cent

Local mortgage broker says announcement leaves many in tough spots as borrowing costs remain at 22-year high

Oct 25, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Athabasca Regional Multiplex Society seeks more revenue to fight rising costs

ARMS 2024 draft budget forecasts $1.8 million deficit

Oct 25, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

A large task ahead

Consultant inventory Woodlands County culverts identified 33 culverts for replacement

Oct 25, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Tax rate bylaw may give small business a break

Proposal would set business rate at 75 per cent of other non-residential properties

Oct 25, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >