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Missing hunter found alive and well

Missing hunter found alive and well

Barrhead RCMP spearhead search that finds Edmonton-area hunter after more than 40 hours alone in the bush
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Neck guards now mandatory in Alberta junior hockey

Neck guards now mandatory in Alberta junior hockey

Wearing protective neck gear is now mandatory for Canadian junior A hockey players during all on-ice activities following a recent in-game tragedy overseas.
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Remembrance Day ceremonies in Barrhead and Fort Assiniboine

Remembrance Day ceremonies in Barrhead and Fort Assiniboine

Barrhead ceremony will take place in one of BCHS’ gyms
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Barrhead FCSS programming and funding confusion

Barrhead FCSS programming and funding confusion

FCSS executive director says organization is more than just the food bank
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Online patient portal to hit Athabasca and area healthcare facilities

Online patient portal to hit Athabasca and area healthcare facilities

Community pharmacist Neil Cameron is ‘apprehensive’ yet hopeful about wider program rollout
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New UCP president said he is not a Take Back Alberta member

New UCP president said he is not a Take Back Alberta member

Rob Smith, the current president of UCP Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills Constituency Association, intends to relinquish the post now that he's on the provincial board
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Compost odour causing a stink for east-end homeowners

Compost odour causing a stink for east-end homeowners

Residents hope to put an end to unpleasant smell from Altroot facility
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Alberta health minister says fundamental change needed as system is 'not working'

Alberta health minister says fundamental change needed as system is 'not working'

EDMONTON — Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says the Alberta government is fundamentally restructuring health care because the system "is not working.
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One of four suspects arrested in connection with spring break-ins sentenced

One of four suspects arrested in connection with spring break-ins sentenced

Lane Michael Jarocki receives eight-month conditional sentence order
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SNEAK PEEK: Town council to host rezoning public hearing, discuss multiplex budget, and address grant opportunities

SNEAK PEEK: Town council to host rezoning public hearing, discuss multiplex budget, and address grant opportunities

Public refund, letter of concern, and policy review also on councillors’ plates
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