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BREAKING: Black bear cub to be taken to rehab centre

BREAKING: Black bear cub to be taken to rehab centre

The rehab centre is in southern Alberta and will be released in the spring
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UPDATE: Highway 63 re-opens single lane traffic

UPDATE: Highway 63 re-opens single lane traffic

GRASSLAND - Highway 63 traffic just west of Grassland near Township Road 674 has resumed, with firefighters opening a single lane. As of a 12:47 Voyent alert from Athabasca County, crews are still on the scene.
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Steelers players ask council for dedicated dressing room

Steelers players ask council for dedicated dressing room

Councillors deny request but instruct administration to cost out compromise
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Spiders, scorpions, and more: Dr. Robert Holmberg intrigues attendees at Athabasca University

Spiders, scorpions, and more: Dr. Robert Holmberg intrigues attendees at Athabasca University

Emeritus professor kicks off in-person presentations at AU with his favourite subject: chelicerates
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SNEAK PEEK: County council to talk RCMP pay increases, green energy grants, and airport Nov. 2

SNEAK PEEK: County council to talk RCMP pay increases, green energy grants, and airport Nov. 2

Athabasca County councillors will be meeting on Nov. 2 for another budget and finance meeting to discuss a rather light agenda in preparation for the upcoming fiscal year.
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BREAKING: Highway 63 closure near Township Road 674

BREAKING: Highway 63 closure near Township Road 674

GRASSLAND - Highway 63, near Township 674 just west of Grassland is currently closed while Athabasca County firefighters work on clearing the scene of an accident.
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Black bear captured in Westlock neighbourhood

Black bear captured in Westlock neighbourhood

Bear cub tranquillized, now in care of Fish and Wildlife Alberta
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Gallery: Halloween fun at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex

Gallery: Halloween fun at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex

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SNEAK PEAK: Boyle Council revisits dog park, ad bylaw & more Nov. 1

SNEAK PEAK: Boyle Council revisits dog park, ad bylaw & more Nov. 1

Village of Boyle councillors are in for a busy night Nov. 1, with nine open session items, and three closed session items on the agenda.
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Westlock Thunderbirds prepare for playoffs

Westlock Thunderbirds prepare for playoffs

T-Birds host Camrose in quarter-final this Friday, Nov. 3
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