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Boyle Fitness Centre reports profitable year

Boyle Fitness Centre reports profitable year

Village gym financials show positive outlook after COVID uncertainty
Christmas baby has a Christmas baby of her own

Christmas baby has a Christmas baby of her own

Clyde resident Deleen Sawchyn delivers a healthy baby girl on her 27th birthday
No injuries in early morning fire

No injuries in early morning fire

BARRHEAD - Five minutes longer, and it would have been a tragedy. That is how Barrhead Regional Fire Services (BRFS) chief Gary Hove described a fire that broke out in a 51 st Street residence in the early morning of Dec. 27.
Pembina Hills donating $2,000 to Barrhead Rotary Music Festival

Pembina Hills donating $2,000 to Barrhead Rotary Music Festival

Sponsorship covers entry fees to festival for all Pembina Hills students
Alberta energy sector navigates water shortages

Alberta energy sector navigates water shortages

With some parts of the province grappling with drought conditions, many areas around the province are now reporting low water levels because of below average snowpack and precipitation in recent months.
Video-calls and robots bring medical specialists to rural Alberta

Video-calls and robots bring medical specialists to rural Alberta

To see a specialist, patients in rural Alberta often need to travel at their own expense to a major city. Starting next year, researchers from the University of Alberta will be bringing more specialists to remote clinics through innovative use of video-technology and robotics.
Society agrees St. Aidan’s Church must survive

Society agrees St. Aidan’s Church must survive

Community group meets to discuss ways they can restore the historic building which was the victim of arson
Athabasca Water and Truck Fill Station temporarily closed

Athabasca Water and Truck Fill Station temporarily closed

Power outage disrupts service
Upcoming AU strat plan to feature community consultation

Upcoming AU strat plan to feature community consultation

Town council greets Dr. Clark’s presentation with cautious optimism
Reflections on a funeral for local news

Reflections on a funeral for local news

We’re not talking about a hard paywall for our websites – news is still a public good and must remain so. But in addition to local advertising, we’re going to need a model that encourages reader support.
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