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Power in Numbers: How small communities can deal with big business

Nov. 23 Science Outreach talk highlights how small communities can successfully oppose environmentally risky projects

Dec 1, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

High likelihood of active northern lights around Alberta tonight

There is a high possibility of seeing the northern lights tonight.

Nov 30, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >

EPC’s Little Women a heartwarming opening to Christmas

ATHABASCA – After months of hard work, the 14-student cast of Edwin Parr Composite School’s Little Women senior high theatre production can have a breather, confident they put on a strong show. The cast started with three plays Nov. 30

Nov 30, 2023 3:54 PM Read more >

Alberta set for $5.5B budget surplus despite big bucks for fires, floods and drought

EDMONTON — Alberta’s budget surplus is growing but will be offset by more than $1 billion this year to pay for floods, forest fires and drought.

Nov 30, 2023 3:35 PM Read more >

Barrhead RCMP conclude search

Nov 30, 2023 3:34 PM Read more >

Helping those less fortunate

Nov 30, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

'No one will be turned away': 988 suicide crisis helpline launches across Canada

TORONTO — A new toll-free, three-digit suicide prevention helpline launched across Canada on Thursday morning.

Nov 30, 2023 1:15 PM Read more >

Barrhead crime statistics a mixed bag

Person crimes on an upward trend while property crimes at a five-year low

Nov 30, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Barrhead RCMP seek information about the whereabouts of two male suspects

Suspects were last seen walking westbound on Highway 651, between Range Road 12 and Range Road 13

Nov 30, 2023 12:39 PM Read more >

Opposing sides speak out on crosswalk and flagpole bylaw

Bylaw's fate to be decided by the people in a vote set for Feb. 22, 2024

Nov 30, 2023 12:34 PM Read more >

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