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BREAKING: Athabasca University officially ends contentious 'near virtual' policy

BREAKING: Athabasca University officially ends contentious 'near virtual' policy

Staff members are still able to work from home, but AU President Dr. Alex Clark said they now have more choice and more power over where they work from
Alberta hockey player Josh Davies signs with NHL Florida Panthers

Alberta hockey player Josh Davies signs with NHL Florida Panthers

An Airdrie, Alberta hockey player was selected in the sixth round, 186th overall at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
Town of Barrhead to look into potential taxi bylaw

Town of Barrhead to look into potential taxi bylaw

Mayor Dave McKenzie suggests taxi bylaw needed to prevent bad operators
Domestic abuse survivors in rural Alberta face greater risks: report

Domestic abuse survivors in rural Alberta face greater risks: report

Domestic abuse shelters in Alberta are increasingly being overwhelmed by requests for help, and have had to turn away thousands due to a lack of space or resources. 
Argument over truck lands Calling Lake man 100-day sentence

Argument over truck lands Calling Lake man 100-day sentence

Charlie Cardinal, 28, in time served situation after spending 86 days in jail pre-trial
BREAKING: Arsonist hits two historical Barrhead churches

BREAKING: Arsonist hits two historical Barrhead churches

Police say a witness spotted a suspicious vehicle parked in front of St. Aidan's Church shortly before the fire
Keep your Christmas gifts safe from porch pirates with these tips from the Alberta RCMP

Keep your Christmas gifts safe from porch pirates with these tips from the Alberta RCMP

Police are reminding residents to make sure they take precautions this holiday season and do all they can to avoid being a victim of mail theft.
UPDATE: No injuries in Westlock explosion

UPDATE: No injuries in Westlock explosion

A detached garage first caught fire before it spread
WATCH: Fire burning after Thursday night explosion in Westlock

WATCH: Fire burning after Thursday night explosion in Westlock

Flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from a home on 105 Street near the corner of 100 Street (Highway 18) around 5:30 p.m. just as many residents were getting home from work.
BREAKING: Explosion rocks Westlock neighbourhood

BREAKING: Explosion rocks Westlock neighbourhood

Emergency services quickly arrive on scene
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