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Getting ready for taking over bylaw enforcement

Getting ready for taking over bylaw enforcement

County of Barrhead councillors direct administration staff to continue to work with the RCMP to finalize the municipality’s traffic safety plan
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Athabasca RCMP boss presents crime stats and talks about new initiatives

Athabasca RCMP boss presents crime stats and talks about new initiatives

Property crime and drugs continues to be major focus for police
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UPDATE: As of May 31, Athabasca RCMP advise that Lyndon Joyes was located safe

UPDATE: As of May 31, Athabasca RCMP advise that Lyndon Joyes was located safe

Athabasca RCMP think the 20-year-old man, who's been missing since May 1, may be in Calgary
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Westlock County spends $15K on new AV equipment

Westlock County spends $15K on new AV equipment

Reeve calls purchase “an investment” in an effort to keep residents informed
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Town of Swan Hills preparing for re-entry

Town of Swan Hills preparing for re-entry

Large wildfire still burning 16 kilometres northwest of Swan Hills
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Celebrating Westlock’s “unsung heroes”

Celebrating Westlock’s “unsung heroes”

Province declares May 22-28 Community Disability Service Workers Appreciation Week
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Helping youth reduce risk

Helping youth reduce risk

Barrhead Composite High School hosts a re-vamped RISK program to teach Grade 9 students the risks involved with drug and alcohol consumption
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Teen gets 18 months of probation for operating ATV while drunk

Teen gets 18 months of probation for operating ATV while drunk

Head-on crash resulted in one fatality and a “permanent disability” for a youth
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Westlock County residents not happy with proposed Hutterite colony

Westlock County residents not happy with proposed Hutterite colony

Residents appealing County of Barrhead MPC decision
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Chicken-control bylaw on town council's plate

Chicken-control bylaw on town council's plate

Edict expected to be back in front of Town of Westlock councillors in June
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