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Half of Canadians expect to go over holiday budget: survey

Half of Canadians expect to go over holiday budget: survey

Finances are top of mind for Canadians as we head into the holidays, and three quarters say they’ll draft a budget this year, according to the Festive Spending Snapshot poll from PayPal.
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Barrhead's Polar Parade

Barrhead's Polar Parade

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SNEAK PEEK: Boyle councillors ready to talk budget and RCMP Dec. 6

SNEAK PEEK: Boyle councillors ready to talk budget and RCMP Dec. 6

RCMP Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki appearing as a delegation
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Barrhead County asks for help replacing aging infrastructure

Barrhead County asks for help replacing aging infrastructure

County of Barrhead council OKs STIP grant applications
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Bank of Canada holds its key interest rate steady at 5% in final decision of 2023

Bank of Canada holds its key interest rate steady at 5% in final decision of 2023

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada once again held its key interest rate steady at five per cent Wednesday, encouraged by evidence that higher rates are helping bring inflation down.
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Boyle’s second annual ‘Christmas Magic’ a success

Boyle’s second annual ‘Christmas Magic’ a success

Dec. 1 event brought out Christmas cheer and community spirit
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Athabasca Town council approves ARMS 2024 operating budget

Athabasca Town council approves ARMS 2024 operating budget

Councillors discuss rising costs, green initiatives to curb spending
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El Nino runs amok in Westlock

El Nino runs amok in Westlock

Milder temperatures, lack of precipitation expected to continue in December and into the New Year
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Scheduled maintenance to temporarily interrupt water services in Athabasca

Scheduled maintenance to temporarily interrupt water services in Athabasca

Water line work to take place Dec. 6
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Westlock Tree of Hope campaign enters its ninth year

Westlock Tree of Hope campaign enters its ninth year

Donations will go towards upgrading lights at Westlock Continuing Care Centre
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