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Western Canada: Alberta pausing public consultations on leaving CPP

Western Canada: Alberta pausing public consultations on leaving CPP

“Albertans wanted more precise information on the value of asset transfer,” Finance Minister Nate Horner told reporters. “We’re listening.”
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Dec. 2 checkstops nab two drivers for alcohol, cannabis use while driving

Dec. 2 checkstops nab two drivers for alcohol, cannabis use while driving

Checkstops set up along several highways in Westlock County and County of Barrhead
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Alberta's methane reduction claims a 'red herring': researcher

Alberta's methane reduction claims a 'red herring': researcher

Rather than quibbling about historical methane emissions estimates, policy makers should pay attention to measuring, and reducing, current emissions, energy and emissions researchers say.
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Time served leaves Swan Hills man with no jail time in domestic abuse cases

Time served leaves Swan Hills man with no jail time in domestic abuse cases

Pleading guilty to two domestic abuse incidents nets 25-year-old with hefty fine and probation
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Nominations for Boyle Community spirit award have opened

Nominations for Boyle Community spirit award have opened

Send in your pick for the 2023 Boyle Community Spirit Award before Dec. 20
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1 in 9 Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID infection, StatCan says

1 in 9 Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID infection, StatCan says

About one in nine Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID-19 infection, according to a Statistics Canada report issued Friday. That amounts to 3.5 million Canadians, it said.
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Santa's Workshop

Santa's Workshop

Many parents and siblings will find something a little special under the tree thanks to Santa's Workshop. On Saturday, Dec.
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Athabasca Hospital ED without doctor overnight Dec. 8 to 10

Athabasca Hospital ED without doctor overnight Dec. 8 to 10

Temporary measure due to physician shortage and inability to secure locum coverage
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No more long waits for Alberta land titles

No more long waits for Alberta land titles

The backlog that has been overwhelming Alberta’s land titles department since 2021 has been cleared
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Westlock County council approves $33K in grants for community organizations

Westlock County council approves $33K in grants for community organizations

Community Grant Advisory Committee reviewed over 20 applications for grant funding
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