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BCHS qualifies 15 for badminton provincials

BCHS qualifies 15 for badminton provincials

Single and doubles team make it to the championship stream and finish in the Top 8
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Village of Boyle raises taxes two per cent

Village of Boyle raises taxes two per cent

Despite increase, municipality will collect less tax revenue than in 2022
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Westlock County continues quest to clean up policies and bylaws

Westlock County continues quest to clean up policies and bylaws

CAO says they’re roughly 80 per cent through the process
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Swan Hills evacuation order lifted, though danger from wildfire remains

Swan Hills evacuation order lifted, though danger from wildfire remains

Residents will be allowed back into town, but must remain ready to evacuate at four hours’ notice
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Tractor museum had a great 2022

Tractor museum had a great 2022

Museum holds AGM May 17
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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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