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Possessing 71 cartons of untaxed cigarettes costs Barrhead woman $1,700

Possessing 71 cartons of untaxed cigarettes costs Barrhead woman $1,700

Carol Eve Letendre charged after RCMP executed search warrant at her residence in March 2023
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Vandalism on the rise in Athabasca, say residents left to deal with damage

Vandalism on the rise in Athabasca, say residents left to deal with damage

Social-media post garnered significant community traction after plant displays hit for a second time
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Westlock’s proposed solar power project awaiting environmental review

Westlock’s proposed solar power project awaiting environmental review

Province pauses approval of new renewable electricity generation projects for six months
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Boyle Wildberry Festival hailed a success

Boyle Wildberry Festival hailed a success

Roughly 1,000 people take in annual event which ran Aug. 11-12
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Alleged Rainbow crosswalk vandal makes first court appearance

Alleged Rainbow crosswalk vandal makes first court appearance

Twenty-year-old Westlock man faces mischief and stunting charges
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Multinational corporation makes large local investment

Multinational corporation makes large local investment

Nutrien Ag Solutions opens new $3.8 million fertilizer plant, replacing 45-year-old facility
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Athabasca County looks to opt out of immigration program

Athabasca County looks to opt out of immigration program

Less than a year after applying, Athabasca County will be withdrawing from the Rural Renewal Stream as it brought “unforeseen” costs
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Westlock ag fair returns with fan favourites and a handful of new events

Westlock ag fair returns with fan favourites and a handful of new events

One-hundred-and-seventh-annual event runs Aug. 18-20; parade’s theme is ‘rural life’
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Barrhead Orioles swept by St. Albert Cardinals in NCABL semifinal

Barrhead Orioles swept by St. Albert Cardinals in NCABL semifinal

Manager Chase Visser says the club took a big step forward in 2022
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Red Lions roll over Twins in NCABL semifinal

Red Lions roll over Twins in NCABL semifinal

Club puts up 20 runs in the final two games to win the best-of-three series; Red Lions and St. Albert Cardinals will now battle for the league crown
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