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Tough home loss

Tough home loss

The Barrhead U18 Steelers suffered a disappointing 6-0 loss at the Agrena against the Edson Sabres. The loss put their record at two wins and three losses in the young North Eastern Alberta Hockey League (NEAHL) season.
Boyle introduces natural gas franchise fee, looks to sell utility

Boyle introduces natural gas franchise fee, looks to sell utility

Village of Boyle passes first reading of service agreement bylaw with Apex Utilities
Trucking industry significant driver of Alberta’s economy

Trucking industry significant driver of Alberta’s economy

Commercial truckers carry a heavy load when it comes to Alberta’s economic wellbeing, accounting for approximately $3.52 billion of the province’s GDP in 2022.
Bear cub captured in Westlock Halloween night not a “problem bear”

Bear cub captured in Westlock Halloween night not a “problem bear”

There are several factors that contributed to the bear cub’s positive outcome, including the highly visible capture on Halloween night
Bombers take two of three

Bombers take two of three

Head coach calls home victory over the Vegreville Vipers the most complete game of the season
Town changes dog control bylaw at Oct. 23 regular meeting

Town changes dog control bylaw at Oct. 23 regular meeting

Changes made to “better protect” the town
Health care staffing shortages causing "desperation" in rural communities

Health care staffing shortages causing "desperation" in rural communities

This month, the province has made two announcements that could lead to some easing of staffing issues in rural Alberta.
Westlock Rotary Interact Club to hold annual fundraiser this Saturday

Westlock Rotary Interact Club to hold annual fundraiser this Saturday

Event will feature singer Ben Chase, with local musician Koltan Potts as the opener
GALLERY: Bear cub capture on Halloween night

GALLERY: Bear cub capture on Halloween night

The young cub will be transported to a rehabilitation centre in southern Alberta
Scary digs

Scary digs

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